Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named in magistrates’ courts during the week commencing April 5.

Stewart Satterly, 58, of Tait Place, Abbots Langley. On February 27, drove a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 79 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the prescribed limit. Fine, costs: £1,020. Also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 18 months.

Tony Wade, 53, of St Michaels Drive, Watford. On December 16, 2020, drove a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 60 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the prescribed limit. Fine, costs: £319. Also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 17 months.

Ghulam Abbas Shah, 37, of St Albans Road, Watford. On July 17, 2020, without lawful excuse damaged a mobile phone to the value of £75, intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. On same date, without lawful excuse damaged drivers wing mirror to the value of £100. Costs: £334

Dean Wicks, 30, of Charlock Way, Watford. On Sunday, February 28, drove a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 66 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the prescribed limit. Fine, costs: £239. Also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 18 months.

Joel Georgi Georgio Tafla, 21, of Watford Road, Croxley Green. On February 19, 2020, had in possession 17 bags of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B, with intent to supply it to an unknown person. Community order made. Offender to participate in any activity as required by the responsible officer up to a maximum of 20 days. Also required to carry out unpaid work for 150 hours within the next twelve months. Fine, costs: £475.

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