The following cases were heard at Reading Magistrates’ Court:

October 27:

PETER HALL, 55, of Tanner Court, Newbury, admitted entering premises in contravention to a closure order on Parsons Close, Newbury, on August 21. Given a conditional discharge for 12 months. Also ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. 

DARREN DORE, 53, of George Street, Reading, convicted of harassment by breaching a restraining order in Reading on July 7. Sentenced to 24 weeks in prison, imposed due to being the tenth breach of a restraining order. Also ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge. 

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October 28:

BRANDON TAPLIN, 21. of Mitford Close, Whitley, admitted criminal damage to jewellery, a mobile phone and a jumper on December 22, 2019. Fined £40. Also ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. 

KAMRAN LATIF, 42, of Field Road, Reading, admitted stealing clothes worth £187.20 from a John Lewis in Reading on August 22. Conditionally discharged for two years. Also ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. 

JACK LANE, 21, of Laburnum Gardens, Reading, admitted possession of cannabis in Reading on March 12, 2019. Also admitted possession of cannabis resin in Reading on March 12, 2019. Fined £120. Also ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. 

LIEM SHARP, 20, of Kingsford Close, Woodley, admitted possession of cannabis in Reading on March 12, 2019. Also admitted breaching a suspended sentence order made on March 26, 2018. Fined £80. Also ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. 

EDWARD BRIMSON, 20, of Filey Road, Reading, admitted theft in dwelling of an 18ct gold ring, an ipad and a Nokia 105 in Reading between February 1 and February 15. Also admitted theft in dwelling of two 9ct gold rings in Reading between February 1 and February 15. Also admitted fraud by false representation by claiming ownership of items sold at a pawnbrokers in Reading on February 12. Also admitted fraud by false reputation by claiming ownership of items sold at a pawnbrokers in Reading on February 14. Committed to prison for six months suspended for 18 months. Restraining order made. Also ordered to pay £1,800 total compensation. Also ordered to undergo 120 hours unpaid work. 

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October 29:

SEAN CRYANS, 34, of Coombe Court, Thatcham, admitted drunk and disorderly behaviour on Cheap Street, Newbury, on August 22. Conditionally discharged for 12 months. Also ordered to pay £22 victim surcharge. 

CHRISTOPHER BAKER, 39, of Mayfair, Tilehurst, admitted driving whilst disqualified on Mayfair, Tilehurst, on May 11. Also admitted drug driving on Mayfair , Tilehurst, on May 11. Found to have 5.2ug cannabis per litre of blood. Also admitted driving without third party insurance on Mayfair, Tilehurst, on May 11. Fined £240 total. Also ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Also disqualified from driving for 12 months. 

PAUL WILLIAMS, 29, of Glendale Avenue, Newbury, admitted drink driving on A4 Thatcham on August 1. Found to have 40mcg alcohol per 100ml breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. Fined £274. Also ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Also disqualified from driving for 12 months. 

GRAHAM LOVEJOY, 32, of Beechwood Avenue, Woodley, admitted possession of cocaine at The Chequers Pub, Woodley, on July 30. Fined £280. Also ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. 

October 30: 

RICKY ASHWORTH, 39, of Dee Road, Tilehurst, admitted stealing cash from a motor vehicle in Bracknell on March 30, 2019. Also admitted attempted theft from a motor vehicle in Bracknell on March 30, 2019. Conditionally discharged for 18 months. Also ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. 

STEPHEN PAINTER, 43, of Friar Street, Reading, admitted stealing a Doir gift set from Boots in Reading on October 1. Committed to prison for six months suspended for 12 months, due to severity of offence. Also ordered to pay £84 compensation and £85 court costs. 

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