RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Matthew Ashley, 31, of East Reach, Taunton, two counts of dishonestly undertook or assisted in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods, eight weeks prison suspended for 12 months, concurrent on each count, £115 victim surcharge. (G).

Kamil Mateusz Kowalczewski, 30, of Park Street, Taunton, possession of a sheath knife, 12 weeks prison; possession of two throwing knives, 12 weeks prison (concurrent). (G).

Kames McDonnell, 18, of Wellington New Road, Taunton, damaged a window, £25 fine, £30 victim surcharge. (G).

Megan Alexandra Boustead, 22, of Callins Close, Minehead, theft, 18 months conditional discharge, £85 costs, £20 victim surcharge. (G).

James Gordon Webber, 25, of Aspine Close, Wellington, assault by beating, damaged a door, community order, 60 hours unpaid work, £200 compensation, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Phillip Martin Stowell, 49, of Priory Avenue, Taunton, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour that was racially aggravated, community order, 60 hours unpaid work, £100 compensation. (G).

Carl Philip James, 21, of Station Road, Taunton, travelled on a train without a ticket, £440 fine, £10.50 compensation, £44 victim surcharge, £160 costs.

Daniel Mahmutyazkioglu, 26, of Queen Street, Taunton, travelled on a train without a ticket, £440 fine, £22.50 compensation, £44 victim surcharge, £150 costs.

Richard Wills, 34, of Abbey Close, Taunton, travelled on a train without a ticket, £440 fine, £12.60 compensation, £160 costs.

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Details supplied by the courts.