Here are 16 people jailed or handed suspended sentences for offences in and around South Tyneside during May and June.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
9. Johnny McRae
McRae, 30, of Belgrave Terrace, South Shields, admitted harassment, theft of a mobile phone, criminal damage, common assault and using violence to secure entry. Judge Robert Spragg sentenced him to 21 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with programme requirements, a six month curfew, a ten year restraining order and a £500 compensation order. Photo: NOP
10. Steven Briggs
Briggs,35, of Canterbury Street, South Shields, admitted assault. Mr Recorder Simon Goldberg QC sentenced him to 15 months behind bars. Photo: NOP
11. Liam Solomon
Solomon, 19, of Kesteven Square, Sunderland, admitted assault with intent to rob in South Shields. He also admitted stealing a £3,000 motorbike and two mountain bikes from a yard in Sunderland. Judge Robert Spragg sentenced him to three years and ten months behind bars. Photo: NOP
12. David Kelly
Kelly, 41, of no fixed address, admitted burglary and was sentenced to two years and five months behind bars. Photo: NOP