Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals put behind bars in August

David Lawrence

David Lawrence was jailed this month for drug offences. (Image: Suffolk Constabulary)

David Lawrence, of Gowers Close in Kesgrave, was jailed after pleading guilty to several drug offences at Ipswich Crown Court.

During a drugs bust, officers found 45g of cocaine, £1,000 in cash and a small quantity of cannabis.

Lawrence was arrested for possession with intent to supply class A drugs namely cocaine, possession of cannabis and possession of criminal property.

Lawrence was sentenced by the judge to serve 30 months in prison for supplying cocaine and a further six months for possessing criminal property.

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Niket Jadhav

Niket Jadhav was jailed for 51 months (Image: Suffolk Constabulary) Niket Jadhav, a father of four, set up three cannabis farms in properties across Thetford.

Ipswich Crown Court heard that two of the farms were in flats near each other in York Way, Thetford, and the other was in a house in Spindle Drive.

Just under 240 plants were found across the properties, grown using sophisticated equipment including hydroponic tents, fans and lighting.

Jadhav, 41, of Mingay Road in Thetford, admitted three offences of producing cannabis and was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment.

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Ellie Lambert

Twenty-year-old Ellie Lambert was found to be twice over the legal limit when she crashed into a garage in Barham, near Claydon last year.

The crash on April 29, 2023, killed Bethany McCauley, a passenger in Lambert's car, and her friend.

Lambert admitted to causing the death of Miss McCauley by dangerous driving and was jailed for 40 months.

Jay Cotterill

Jay Cotterill was jailed for 11 years (Image: Suffolk Constabulary) Jay Cotterill, of Ipswich Avenue, was sentenced for the manslaughter of Richard Hunt, who died on October 8 last year.

He was accused of murder, but cleared of the offence, instead convicting Cotterill of manslaughter.

Mr Hunt suffered seven stab wounds, two of which were fatal.

The court heard how prior to Cotterill's visit to Mr Hunt, threatening texts and phone calls were exchanged between the two.

Cotterill was sentenced to 11 years in prison, and three years on licence after his sentence.

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Ancuta-Alexandra Ion, Grama Zorila and Ana Iosif

The gang were jailed for nearly 7 years combined (Image: Norfolk Constabulary) Three Romanian women from a shoplifting gang - Ancuta-Alexandra Ion, Grama Zorila and Ana Iosif - were jailed for a string of shop raids across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Norwich Crown Court heard how the gang, also including Denisa-Ionela Simion, stole approximately £38,000 worth of goods.

Zorila, 31, and Iosif, 28, were both sentenced to 23 months in prison.

Ion, 28, was jailed for 20 months and Simion, 21, received 17 months in prison which was suspended for 24 months.