Unless otherwise stated, they are all from South Shields and pleaded guilty to offences at Newcastle Crown Court. Further details about their crimes are available at www.shieldsgazette.com/news/crime. For a gallery of criminals locked up over the summer click here.
1. Dean Kelly
Kelly, 30, of Hatfield Road, Hebburn, was jailed for a year after admitting theft. Photo: Northumbria Police
2. Nicola Lee
Lee, 44, of Thames Avenue, Jarrow, was jailed for 14 years after she was convicted of the manslaughter of Paul Taylor. Photo: Northumbria Police
3. Mark Liddle
Liddle, 52, of Inverness Road, Jarrow, was jailed for nine months after admitting harassment and a malicious communications offence. Photo: Northumbria Police
4. Melisa McFarlane
McFarlane, 38, of Dacre Street, was jailed for two-and-a-half years after admitting burglary, attempted burglary and breaching a suspended sentence. Photo: Northumbria Police