Man jailed over Portsmouth burglaries
Gareth Williams faced 45 months behind bars
A Fratton man's facing 45 months in prison after admitting burglary and drug offences.
47 year old Gareth Williams was arrested over a break-in at St Marks Church on Derby Road on May 22nd where nothing was taken and another incident at Ophir Road on May 26th where a wallet was taken - the cards from inside it were then used to make various transactions.
Whilst he was being detained by officers they found heroin on his person.
Williams pleaded guilty to the following offences on 1 September:
• Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal
• Burglary dwelling and theft – no violence
• Possess a controlled drug of Class A – heroin
PC Tony Percival of the Eastern Area Crime Team said, "I am pleased with this result and I feel it reflects the seriousness with which we treat burglary offences.
"Burglary is an intrusive crime which can take victims a long time to recover from and can have an untold, long-lasting impact. Nobody should be made to feel unsafe in their own home.
"Hampshire and the Isle of Wight remains a hostile place for criminals and this sentence should send a strong message to anyone thinking of offending that we will put you in front of the courts and you will face justice for your actions."