THE following cases appeared at Reading and Slough Magistrates' Court:

 

August 12:

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EDWARD LEAH, 22, of Viking Ways, Bracknell, admitted criminally damaging a fire door and windows to a kitchen, office and disabled toilet, to the value of £700 in Wokingham on September 24, 2019. Also admitted drink driving on Rose Street, Wokingham, on September 24, 2019. Community order made, including 120 hours unpaid work. Also ordered to pay £500 compensation. Also disqualified from driving for 20 months. 

 

August 13:

 

CHELSEA KARCHESKI, 24, of Manston Drive, Bracknell, admitted criminal damage to a car, worth £532.86 in Sandhurst on July 16, 2019. Ordered to pay £350. Also ordered to pay £85 court costs. 

 

August 17:

 

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SANDOVAL BARCO, 35, of Bryn Court, Charters Lane, Ascot, admitted drink driving on Brockenhurst Road, Ascot, on June 15. Found to have 68mcg alcohol per 100ml breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. Fined £103. Also ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Also disqualified from driving for 18 months. 

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