Nine criminals jailed for offences across South Shields and South Tyneside
Unless otherwise stated, they are from South Shields and were locked up after pleading guilty to charges at Newcastle Crown Court. Our previous rogues’ gallery of imprisoned defendants is available here.
1. Jonathon Armstrong
Armstrong, 39, of Sorrel Gardens, South Shields, was jailed for 12 weeks at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after admitting harassing a woman by making repeated telephone calls to her. Photo: Other 3rd Party
2. Gareth Don
Don, 25 of Rangoon Road, Red House, Sunderland, was jailed for eight months after admitting committing assault in Roxanne's night club, in South Shields, in January. Photo: Northumbria Police
3. Christopher Hilton
Hilton, 29, of Gorse Avenue, South Shields, was jailed for nine months after admitting making threats to kill and harassment in September. Photo: Other 3rd Party
4. Craig Merrigan
Merrigan, 33, of Sunderland but no fixed address, was jailed for 10 weeks at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after admitting drink driving, careless driving, driving while disqualified and without insurance in South Shields on March 14. Photo: Other 3rd Party