Woman given CBO and sentenced for harassment – Haddenham

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a woman has been given a criminal behaviour order (CBO) and sentenced for harassment in Haddenham.

Sandra Taylor, aged 65, of Spicers Yard, Haddenham was sentenced on Monday (17/2) to a two month prison sentence, suspended for two years, along with a rehabilitation activity requirement after she pleaded guilty to one count of harassment at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court.

In the same hearing, Taylor was made subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which will last for two years.

The CBO prohibits Taylor from:

• Calling, or asking another person to call, the Police, Ambulance or Fire Brigade except in a genuine emergency.
• Entering the gardens or other areas of neighbouring properties unless invited to do so by the owner or occupier of the property.

In August last year, Taylor subjected her neighbours to hours of torment by shouting and using abhorrent language, which was completely unprovoked.

Taylor was arrested on 21 August and after a thorough investigation she was charged on 10 February this year.

She was bailed to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates Court on 14 March; however, Taylor breached her bail conditions and was re-arrested and put before the courts on Monday 17 February.

Commenting on the sentencing, PC Eleanor Fenemore and PC Holly Newall, said: “Taylor has been causing significant upset and disruption in her neighbourhood for a long time.

“This is a fantastic result from the court, and we are thrilled the Magistrates’ took the impact of Taylor's behaviour on the victims seriously.

“We would like to thank the victims for their support, patience, and the excellent evidence they provided during this investigation.

“The application for the CBO was due to the hundreds of false 999 calls Taylor has made to every emergency service over a significant period.

“This misuse of resources puts other people's lives at risk.

“The CBO will allow Thames Valley Police to deal with her robustly if she breaches any conditions imposed, so it is fantastic news that this has been granted.”

AP