A total of 39 criminals were sentenced at Truro Crown Court in 2024 for serious crimes, including sexual offences and violent attacks.
Truro: It’s been quite a year for Cornwall’s courts, especially Truro Crown Court. They’ve been busy locking up some serious offenders. We’re taking a moment to look back at the 39 criminals who were sentenced in the latter half of 2024.
From July to December, the court dealt with a range of cases, including rapists, child abusers, and violent offenders. In total, 78 criminals were jailed for over a year, with many others receiving lighter sentences.
Among those sentenced was Aidan Treglown, a businessman from Truro, who received five years for historic child sex offences. His case was particularly shocking, as he was found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault against a child under 13.
Then there was Shaun Powell, a man with a troubling history, who was sent back to prison for three years after breaching a sexual harm prevention order. His past included disturbing materials found at his parents’ home, which raised serious concerns about his behavior.
Scott Hanlon, a serial car thief, was also in the spotlight. He stole a family’s car while they slept and crashed it, but due to delays in the legal process, he avoided jail time, receiving a suspended sentence instead.
Ian Foster, another serious offender, was sentenced to 16 years for raping a woman while she slept in a hotel. His actions were described as predatory, and he was already a convicted rapist from previous offenses.
Jack Cejas, a drug dealer, was caught threatening a man with a gun in broad daylight. He received a five-year sentence for possessing a firearm and dealing drugs, highlighting the dangers of drug-related crime in the area.
Stephen William Wells, a paedophile, was sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a young girl in his care. His case was particularly distressing, as it involved a long history of abuse that had devastating effects on the victim.
Leon Troon, who attempted to rob a convenience store with a knife, was sentenced to 30 months in prison. His actions terrified staff and customers alike, showing the risks of violent crime in local communities.
John Graley, another paedophile, was sentenced to three years for sexually touching a girl under 13. His victim bravely spoke out about the impact of his actions, which left her traumatized.
David Wesley Smith was sentenced for a brutal attack on his partner, where he pulled out her teeth during a violent episode. He received a 12-month sentence, which many felt was not enough for such a horrific crime.
Salil Korambayil, a former surgeon, was sentenced for accessing patient records to stalk women, leading to further sexual offenses. His case raised serious concerns about trust in medical professionals.
David Brown, a 71-year-old man with a long history of sexual offenses, was sentenced to 21 years for attempting to rape a woman in her home. His predatory behavior has left a lasting impact on his victims.
Luke Cowling, a 27-year-old, was jailed for nine years for attempting to arrange the rape of a seven-year-old girl online. His case highlighted the dangers of online predators targeting children.
Donald Van Male, a convicted child sex offender, was sentenced to five years for assaulting a girl over 30 years ago. His case showed that justice can still be served, even after many years.
Haydn Williams and Ryan Cook, two armed robbers, were sentenced to longer terms after their original sentences were deemed too lenient. Their violent attack on a woman in her home left her traumatized.
Nicholas Harford, a registered sex offender, was jailed for lying about his identity to a partner. His case raised questions about the effectiveness of monitoring sex offenders.
Sam Box, a reckless driver, was sentenced to seven and a half years for causing the death of his girlfriend in a crash. His dangerous driving behavior was condemned by the judge.
Percival John Harris, a fraudster, was sentenced to five and a half years for stealing from an elderly couple he befriended. His betrayal of trust was particularly shocking.
Ben Haymes, a man with a disturbing collection of child abuse images, was sentenced to four years and four months. His case highlighted the ongoing issue of child exploitation.
Jon Turner, who seriously injured a man while drunk, was sentenced to four and a half years. His violent behavior was condemned by the judge.
Peter Bunney, a serial child rapist, was sentenced to 25 years for his horrific crimes against multiple victims. His long history of abuse was finally addressed in court.
Kyle Griffin, who violently attacked his ex-girlfriend, was sentenced to three years and eight months. His coercive behavior was highlighted as a serious concern.
Revan Wilde, a known paedophile, was sentenced to 12 months for breaching his sexual harm prevention order. His ongoing risk to children was emphasized by the judge.
Daniel Monteiro Simoes, who attacked a stranger with a pint glass, was sentenced to four and a half years. His violent outburst was described as completely unacceptable.
James Greaves and Taylor Rowsell were sentenced for supplying drugs linked to a teenager’s death. Their actions had devastating consequences for the victim’s family.
Benedict Everett, a convicted paedophile, was sentenced for possessing indecent images of children. His ongoing risk to children was a major concern for the court.
Mark Moore, a drug addict, was sentenced to two and a half years for stealing a custom bike from a teenager. His actions were driven by his addiction.
Neil Ellis, who groomed and raped a young girl, was sentenced to six years. His long history of abuse was finally addressed in court.
John McKinney, a fraudster, was sentenced to 38 months for a series of identity thefts and frauds. His actions were a gross breach of trust.
Philip Matthews, a repeat offender, was sentenced to two years for downloading indecent images of children. His ongoing risk to children was highlighted by the judge.
David Kevin Miller, who robbed charities to fund his addiction, was sentenced to five years. His actions were described as despicable.
Aiden Drew, who abused his partner, was sentenced to two years and seven months after a successful appeal against his lenient sentence. His victim’s bravery in speaking out was commendable.
Owen Dunstan, a dangerous rapist, was sentenced to 12 years for his predatory behavior. His lack of remorse was noted by the judge.
Kieran Firth, who abused a child for years, was sentenced to eight years. His victim’s courage in coming forward was recognized by the court.
Marc Bear, a child rapist, was sentenced to 27 years for his horrific crimes. His actions were condemned by the judge as a serious threat to children.
Tommy Lister, who attempted to engage in sexual communication with children, was sentenced to eight and a half years. His pattern of offending was alarming.
Daniel Stamp and Wesley Tucker, who brutally attacked a man, were sentenced to six and four and a half years respectively. Their violent actions shocked the community.
David Evans, a serial arsonist, was sentenced to 18 months for setting fire to a stolen vehicle. His actions were a clear attempt to cover up his crimes.
