September 17:

Andreas Moore, 43, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to driving while over the alcohol limit. A community order was made, requiring him to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months. He was also ordered to pay a surcharge of £85, and costs of £85. he was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence for 32 months.

Elliott Mark Bedward, 22, of Larkspur Gardens, Thatcham, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. He was fined £100, and ordered to pay costs of £75.

Egidlius Armanavicius, 43, of Curzon Street, Reading, pleaded guilty to driving at 56mph in a 40mph zone. He was fined £100; ordered to pay a surcharge of £30, and costs of £85. He also received three points on his licence.

Matthew Luther Davies, 25, of Woolhampton Hill, Reading, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. He was given 15 extra hours of unpaid work to carry out, on top of the 75 hours he already had, and ordered to pay costs of £60.

September 18:

Kevin McAndrews, 60, of Star Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, and driving without insurance. He was committed to prison for four months; ordered to pay a surcharge of £115; and disqualified from holding a licence for 14 months.

Thomas David James Fuller, 25, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to property valued under £5,000 in Falcon Rise, Shinfield. He was fined £115; ordered to pay a surcharge of £30, and costs of £85.

Charles James Mabbett, 34, of Dell Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle which was unlicensed. He was fined £266; ordered to pay vehicle excise back duty of £110, and costs of £85.

September 19:

Donovan Lee, 45, of Rembrant Way, Reading, pleaded guilty to stealing razorblades and children’s toys from Tesco, to the value of £150, and failing to surrender to custody. He was given a conditional discharged for 18 months; ordered to pay a surcharge of £20, and costs of £85.

Anthony David Croshaw, 44, of Meadow Way, Theale, admitted driving whilst over the alcohol limit, and failing to stopped when required by a constable. He was fined £120; ordered to pay a £30 surcharge and costs of £85. He was also disqualified from holding a licence for 18 months.

Ashley Phiri, 38, of Avon Close, Calcot, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen. A community order was made, ordering him to comply with a rehabilitation requirement for up to five days, and carry out 120 hours of unpaid community work. He was also ordered to pay a surcharge of £85, and costs of £85, and disqualified from driving for 24 months.

Shane John Richardson, 34, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to possessing a Class B drug. He was conditionally discharged for six months, and ordered to pay a surcharge of £20.

Chhabi Lal Thapa, 34, of Argyle Street, pleaded guilty to driving whilst over the alcohol limit. He was fined £200; ordered to pay a surcharge of £30 and costs of £85, and was disqualified from holding a licence for 17 months.

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