All of the information below comes from either Sussex Police or our reporters attending court in person.
5. Kirsten Hocking, Worthing
Kirsten Hocking, 29, of Lyndhurst Road in Worthing, was given a Criminal Behaviour Order in July that stopped her from entering many shops in the town and visiting some areas. But on January 12, she threatened staff at Boots in Montague Street by saying she was infected with Covid-19 and that she 'had a needle' and 'would use it'. She also stole items such as perfume, alcohol and pet food from shops in Worthing between November and January. On January 13, Hocking pleaded guilty to five counts of theft, five counts of breaching her CBO, two counts of causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress and one count of attempted theft. She was jailed for 26 weeks. Her shoplifting was estimated to have caused a loss of £326.29.
6. Raymond Hoadley, Eastbourne
Jurors found Raymond Hoadley, 62, of Willowfield Road in Eastbourne, guilty of the murder of his estranged wife following a three-week trial. On July 5, 2020, police launched a murder investigation after the body of 58-year-old Jacqueline Hoadley was found inside her Eastbourne home in Broad Oak Close. She had suffered multiple injuries to her body and was dead at the scene. Raymond Hoadley was arrested an hour later and charged with murder four days later. The investigation found that on July 4, Hoadley climbed over Jacqueline's fence, broke into her house and murdered her. On January 22, jurors unanimously found him guilty and he will be sentenced on February 22.
7. Jack Heslip, East Grinstead
Jack Heslip, 20, of Woodlands Road in East Grinstead, was jailed for 40 months after pleading guilty to six counts of burglary, one charge of attempted burglary and two counts of possession of cannabis. At Lewes Crown Court on January 6, the court heard Heslip burgled homes of elderly, vulnerable residents in Sandy Lane, Holtye Road, Quarry Rise, Copse Close, Lewes Road in the town last August and September. On most occasions, the residents were at either at home or in their gardens when he broke in. Sometimes he was disturbed by the occupants. He stole cash and food and drink.
8. Ryan Evans, Crawley
Ryan Evans, 27, of Lark Rise in Crawley, was jailed for eight months on January 7 after assaulting a police officer. Evans was reported to have been wielding a knife in Gales Drive in the early hours of December 10 when challenged by police. He started to run but was quickly stopped by PC Claire Harrison and police dog Polly. Evans was found with a six-inch kitchen knife. While being taken to the police vehicle, he tried to headbutt officers before kicking out at one of them, hitting him in the chest. He was arrested ad charged with possession of an offensive weapon in public and assaulting an emergency worker.