RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

David John Brown, 38, of no fixed address, theft, four weeks prison suspended for 12 months, £115 victim surcharge; failed to surrender to bail, detained in the courthouse. (G).

Caroline Elizabeth Lowe, 37, of Blenheim Road, Taunton, damaged three windows, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs; failed to surrender to bail, detained in the courthouse. (G).

Luke Reginald Scarley, 25, of Park Street, Taunton, breached a community order, order to continue, £50 fine. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offences. Names and addresses supplied by the courts.