John Joseph Gilmartin, 57, of Bricket Road, St Albans. On January 29, 2014, assaulted a police officer in the execution of his duty; also, on January 29, 2014, was guilty, while drunk, of disorderly behaviour. Commission of further offence during operational period of suspended sentence order made on December 21, 2013, for offence of theft from shop. Commission of further offence during operational period of suspended sentence order made on January 25, 2014, for offence of theft. Committed to prison for 84 days.

Barry Ings, 27, of Martins Close, Radlett. On September 23, 2013, was in possession of a single piece of herbal cannabis, a class B drug. Fine, costs: £240.

Joanna Catherine Smith, 50, of Coleswood Road, Harpenden. On December 19, 2013, drove in Coleswood Road, Harpenden, after consuming so much alcohol the proportion in breath was 145 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Community order made with alcohol treatment and supervision requirements. Fine, costs: £245. Banned from driving for 30 months, to be reduced by 30 weeks if approved course undertaken.