RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Court include:

Ryan Michael Cribben, 24, Dragon Rise, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, obstructing a police officer, £100 compensation; criminal damage, £50 compensation. (G)

Clive Simon Rickards, 27, Alpha Cottages, Kingston St Mary, Taunton, Somerset, drug driving, £153 fine, £34 victim surcharge, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 12 months; driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G)

Ben Justin Stewart, 36, Eastleigh Court, Trinity Way, Taunton, Somerset, possession of drugs, £120 fine, £4 victim surcharge; failing to attend planned probation appointments, committing a further offence, £120 fine,.(G)

Elias Arberry, 24, Moorland Road, Taunton, Somerset, damaged a wardrobe, community order made, restraining order, £200 compensation; sent an offensive or threatening message via a public electronic communications network, community order made. (G)

Paul Charles Carse, 43, Kingsway, Mark, Somerset, stole items from Budgens, £40 fine, £32 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G)

Debbi Anita June Huxtable, 38, Kingsway, Mark, Somerset, stole items from Budgens, £40 fine, £32 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G)

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Details supplied by the courts.