Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as drug supply ring collapses
By David George
Published 11th Nov 2026, 11:51 GMT
These people appeared in court on Tuesday, November 10.
- Aaron Patel, 23 of Middle Park Way, Havant, pleaded guilty to single charges concerned in the supply of cocaine, and concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Alison Newman-Roper, 61 of Meadowsweet Way, Paulsgrove, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class B drug, and a single charge concerned in the supply of a Class B drug. She was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Ashley Skilling, 34 of Rydal Close, Paulsgrove, pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class B drug, two counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, one count of conspiracy to fraudulently evade a prohibition on the importation of a controlled Class B drug, and one count concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a Class B drug. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- David Salter-Knowler, 35 of Langley Road, Buckland, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class B drug. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Jack Isaacs, 26 of Solent Road, Drayton, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, and two counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class B drug. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Joshua Clark, 42 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary and one count of criminal damage, but not guilty to single charges of burglary, and property damage. He was remanded in custody, and will next appear in court on December 11.
- Keith Hawley, 34 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to single counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, and conspiracy to supply a controlled Class B drug. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Martin Copeland, 61 of Cranford Road, Petersfield, has been charged with attempted murder, and wounding with intent. He will next appear in court on January 11, 2027.
- Matthew Rich, 32 of Bedhampton Way, Havant, pleaded guilty to a single charge of permitting the use of premises to supply cocaine. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Matthew Simpson, 43 of Elizabeth Road, Waterlooville, pleaded guilty to one count of controlling or coercive behaviour, and one count of breaking bail conditions, but was found not guilty of voyeurism. He has been remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on January 15, 2027.
- Michael Armstrong, 34 of Kingsley Green, Havant, pleaded guilty to single counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, and conspiracy to supply a controlled Class B drug, but not guilty to one count of possessing a weapon, namely a taser. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Michael Davis, 33 of Warsash Close, Havant, pleaded guilty to three counts concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, two counts concerned in the supply of cocaine, two counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class B drug, and one count concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a Class B drug. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Paul Cherry, 67 of Ashe Road, Havant, pleaded guilty to a single charge of participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Reggie Couzens, 26 of Applewood Road, Havant, pleaded guilty to a single charge of participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.
- Zach Hinks, 31 of London Road, Hilsea, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, three counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled Class B drug, and one count of conspiracy to fraudulently evade a prohibition on the importation of a Class B drug. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on December 11.