Lancashire court listings - Monday, February 13, 2017

Here is this week's round-up of cases at Preston's courts.
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Illegal scrap dealer fined by courts

A man who illegally transported scrap metal waste around Preston has been ordered to pay £300 compensation by magistrates.

James Isaac Minto, of Bidston Street, Callon, Preston was prosecuted by Preston City Council following a probe.

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He admitted failing to ensure waste was transferred to an authorized person.

The 32-year-old also admitted a charge of transporting scrap metal when he was not a registered carrier, with a view to profit, between January and February last year and another of carrying on business as a scrap dealer when he did not have a licence.

He was ordered to pay a £240 fine, a £30 surcharge and £500 costs by the bench at Preston Magistrates’ Court.

He also had nine months added to a suspended jail term he admits breaching.

Drunk man made lewd suggestion

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A drunk man who propositioned a distressed woman for sex has been fined £40 by magistrates.

George McDonald, 54, of Greenwood, Bamber Bridge, near Preston, became intoxicated after attending a funeral and approached the woman on the Flat Iron car park in Chorley on January 25.

Prosecuting, Scott Ainge, said: “Round about 1am police officers saw a distressed female running away from someone. She said a male she didn’t know had propositioned her, which had caused distress.

When officers approached McDonald he was aggressive, refusing to give details and swearing.

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Admitting being drunk and disorderly, McDonald told magistrates: “ I couldn’t be more embarrassed.”

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Joseph David Fisher, 26, of Heathfield Drive, Brookfield, Preston, admitted assaulting a woman and was jailed for 16 weeks.

Claudia Jane Stevens, 24, of Deerfold, Chorley, was banned for 12 months after admitting drink driving and must pay a £250 fine, £30 surcharge and £85 costs.

Terence Van-Eysden, 26, of Strand Road, Preston, was discharged for a year after admitting being drunk and disorderly but must pay a £20 surcharge and £85 costs.

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Heather Wigglesworth, 27, of Station Road, Bamber Bridge, near Preston, was given a curfew and banned for 17 months after admitting drink driving and must pay a £85 surcharge and £85 costs.

Charlotte McCartan, 19, of Becket Court, Preston, admits stealing underwear and must pay an £80 fine, £30 surcharge and £50 costs.

Janine Tunstall, 47, of Dawson Walk, Preston, was given a curfew after admitting stealing underwear and must pay an £85 surcharge and £50 costs.

Helen Fish, 43, of Kennet Drive, Leyland, was given a curfew after admitting stealing hover balls and must pay an £85 surcharge and £85 costs.

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Lyndsey Alexandra, 30, of Aspenwood, Bamber Bridge, Preston, was found guilty of having no TV licence and must pay a £60 fine, £30 surcharge and £60 costs.

Andrew Joseph Sullivan, 43, of Grizedale Crescent, Preston, was found guilty of assaulting a man and must pay a £20 fine, £100 compensation, a £32 surcharge and £300 costs.

Kieran Ainsworth, 19, of Burholme Place, Ribbleton, Preston, was found guilty of having a vehicle that did not meet insurance requirements and must pay a £220 fine, £30 surcharge and £100 costs.