Several defendants faced Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, charged with a range of offences. Here’s the lowdown on their cases.
Assault and Vandalism: Crayford Man Gets Suspended Sentence
James Byford, 40, of Crayford Way, admitted assaulting a woman and damaging her property, including her back gate, car, and Ring doorbell on February 5. He was handed a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, plus a £338 fine.
Drug Driving and Knife Possession
- Mehtap Barballi, 24, Worcester Park: Pleaded guilty to drug driving on January 20 in Bromley. Received a one-year community order with 100 hours unpaid work and an 18-month driving ban.
- Samara Hercules, 41, Bromley: Caught with a kitchen knife on February 4. Given a one-year community order and fined £120.
Driving Offences Hit Hard
- Malcolm Spencer, 53, Tatsfield: Drove while disqualified on March 8 in Keston. Sentenced to a one-year community order, 80 hours unpaid work, and 11-month driving ban.
- Diego Roacha Rojas, 41, Deptford: Guilty of drink driving, driving while disqualified, and without insurance on March 4 in New Cross Road. Received a one-year community order, 40 hours unpaid work, and 19-month driving ban.
