Here are 11 people jailed or handed suspended sentences for offences in and around South Tyneside during the month.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
9. Harris Khan
Khan, 24, of Temple Park Road in South Shields, admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ketamine and being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Jude Robert Spragg sentenced him to two years suspended for 18 months, along with 200 hours of unpaid work Photo: NOP
10. Ian Todd
Todd, 31, of Victoria Road, Durham, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving over the prescribed limit, driving with no insurance, possession of a bladed article, wasting police time and failing to attend court. He was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, ordered to complete a nine month alcohol requirement, thinking skills programme and 30 days rehabilitation activity requirement and issued with a driving ban for three years and three months Photo: NOP
11. James Rutherford
Rutherford, 21, of Eglesfield Road, South Shields, pleaded guilty to affray and having an article with a blade or point and was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment Photo: NOP
12. Freddie James Newman
Newman, 31, of Soane Gardens, Whiteleas, admitted two offences of breaching a restraining order when he appeared before North Tyneside Magistrates Court. He also admitted damaging a plant pot, a garden gnome and solar lights to a value of £25 and failing to comply with supervision requirements imposed after a previous period of imprisonment. He was jailed for 14 days for the breach of supervision and 16 weeks on each of the other charges, one to run consecutively and the others concurrently – a total of 18 weeks behind bars and made subject to a further two-year restraining order Photo: NOP