Here are just some of the criminals from our area to have recently started jail terms. Unless otherwise stated, they were all locked up after pleading guilty at Teesside Crown Court to offences. Our previous rogues’ gallery is here.
9. Paul Thornhill
Thornhill, 49, of Slake Terrace, Hartlepool, was jailed for 46 months after he was found guilty at a trial of possession of a speargun firearm in a public place, threatening behaviour with an offensive weapon and possession of it with intent to cause fear of violence. Photo: Other 3rd Party
10. Tina Williamson
Williamson, 28, of Eighth Street, Blackhall Colliery, was jailed for 38 months after admitting attempting to pervert the course of justice after making false rape allegations and forging doctors' letters. Photo: NOP
11. Lance Wilson
Wilson, 46, of of Seymour Street, Peterlee, was jailed for 50 months at Durham Crown Court after admitting five burglaries of homes in Easington, Horden and Peterlee between December 30 and February 10. Photo: NOP
12. How to contact Cleveland Police
Call 999 if a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed, someone is in immediate danger or harm, property is in danger of being damaged or a serious disruption to the public is likely. Call 101 to report other incidents. Photo: Dave Thompson