RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Deane Magistrates’ Courts include: Ryan Neil Davies, 24, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, two counts of theft, community order with 60 hours unpaid work, £13.72 compensation; breached a conditional discharge, no action taken. (G).

Melanie Jayne Lewis, 22, of Lakeside Park, Bridgwater, theft, failed to surrender to bail, breached a conditional discharge, community order with 40 hours unpaid work. (G).

Neil Russell Swain, 41, of Kendale Road, Bridgwater, assault by beating, 12 weeks prison suspended for 12 months. (G).

Alexandra Susan Coats, 30, of Wellington Road, Bridgwater, drove an unlicensed vehicle, £200 fine, £466.67 back duty. (G).

Francis Hayes, 64, of Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, drove an unlicensed vehicle on the road, £175 fine, £17.92 back duty, £60 costs.

Kevin David Hughes, 28, of Wadham Close, Bridgwater, failed to submit a notification of vehicle transfer document, £175 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £60 costs.

Andrew John James Lawrence, 47, of Gloucester Road, Burnham, failed to submit a notification of vehicle transfer document, £175 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £60 costs.

Peter Anthony Matthews, 42, of Standish Street, Bridgwater, failed to return a vehicle licence after a cheque bounced, £350 fine, £60 costs, £107.50 back duty.

Kirk Pearce, 25, of Wellington Road, Bridgwater, failed to submit a notification of vehicle transfer document, £175 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £60 costs.

Joao Antonio Anjos, 34, of St Mary Street, Bridgwater, kept an unlicensed vehicle on the road, £175 fine, £60 costs, £17.50 back duty.

The Company Secretary, May and May Highbridge, East Avenue, Highbridge, failed to submit a notification of vehicle transfer document, £175 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £60 costs.

Benjamin Ian Havercroft, 22, of Watchfield Cottages, Watchfield, Highbridge, driving without due care and attention, £80 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £35 costs.

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Luke Alexander Hayward, 29, of West Street, Bridgwater, theft, six months conditional discharge; breached a conditional discharge, no action taken.

Ashley Paul Addicott, 19, of Risemoor Road, Bridgwater, entered a school with intent to steal, community order with 120 hours unpaid work, four weeks curfew. (G).

Richard Kevin John Dennehy, 23, of Bristol Road, Bridgwater, possession of cannabis, failed to surrender to bail, community order. (G).

Daniel Albert Edwards, 20, of Middle Street, Puriton, drove while using a hand-held mobile phone, £80 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £35 costs; drove a vehicle with an illegal tyre, £160 fine, three points. (G).

Liam Zak Birch, 20, of Woolavington Road, Puriton, drink driving, £350 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 24 months driving ban.

Fernando Amandio Brito, 34, of Market Street, Highbridge, drink driving, £220 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 20 months driving ban; driving without insurance, £220 fine; driving without correct licence, £75 fine; breached a conditional discharge, no action taken. (G).

Philip Scott Brooksbank, 25, of Loxleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, possession of cannabis, £65 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £30 costs. (G).

Marcus James Elliott, 25, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, theft, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 costs. (G).

Daniel Roy Jones, 21, of Frobisher Close, Burnham, damaged a car, community order, two months curfew, £75 compensation. (G).

Sheldon Kenneth Riddle, 22, of Edinburgh Road, Bridgwater, possession of items for use in the course of or in connection with theft, community order, four months curfew. (G).

Nigel Stephen Walford, 49, c/o Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, drunk and disorderly, £35 fine, £15 victim surcharge; breached a conditional discharge for public order offence, £65 fine. (G).

Robert Dunn Sneddon, 32, of Fairfax Road, Bridgwater, theft, community order with 60 hours unpaid work, £45 costs. (G).

Dawn Louise Clapp, 34, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, theft, £50 fine, £15 victim surcharge; theft, £50 fine. (G).

James Peter Mangan, 40, of High Street, Bridgwater, damaged a window, 12 months conditional discharge, £500 compensation. (G).

Michael Farrow, 37, of Friarn Avenue, Bridgwater, indecent exposure, 18 months conditional discharge, £100 compensation, £40 costs. (G).

Vicki Louise Woodward, 25, of Wadham Close, Bridgwater, possession of cannabis, £65 fine, £15 victim surcharge. (G).

Ross Paul Taroni, 37, of Worston Road, Highbridge, possession of cannabis, £165 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Addresses are supplied by the court.