Here’s just a few faces of those put behind bars by Crown Court judges during March 2022.
Offences include the murder of Kettering woman Marta Chmielecka, historic sex offences, violent domestic abuse and a gang who plotted to kidnap courier drivers and steal parcels of goods worth thousands.
9. Jailed in March 2022
Burglar BRIAN DEBRES, aged 50, who ransacked a Northampton home to steal a TV and jewellery was jailed for three years, nine months. Photo: Northamptonshire Police
10. Jailed in March 2022
ROYSTON EVANS was labelled a “deplorable” bully who choked his girlfriend multiple times and pinned her to the wall as she buzzed the door of a police station in a bid to get help. The 33-year-old from Wellingborough was jailed for four years, six months — including a year for a separate dangerous driving matter. Photo: Northamptonshire Police
11. Jailed in March 2022
Northampton paedophile STEPHEN MITCHELL was jailed for 12 years, eight months for historic sex offences against children including attempted rape of one under 14. Families of the victims wept in the public galleries as Mitchell's charges were described in full. Photo: Northamptonshire Police
12. Jailed in March 2022
Londoner ABDUL HA-MEEM, aged 20, was jailed for three years, four months for his part in a scam aiming to con two elderly women out of thousands of pounds by posing as a Met Police detective convincing the pair to hand £8,000 in cash to a courier. Photo: Northamptonshire Police