Here are 22 people jailed or given suspended sentences for offences in or around Sunderland during the month.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
![Kepczyk, 30, of Rhonda Road, Sunderland, was found guilty by a jury of controlling and coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and intentional strangulation. He also admitted breaching a restraining order.
Judge Gavin Doig sentenced him to three years and eight months behind bars.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/09/13/12/Kepczyk%2C%20Robert%20%281%29.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=588)
5. Robert Kepczyk
Kepczyk, 30, of Rhonda Road, Sunderland, was found guilty by a jury of controlling and coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and intentional strangulation. He also admitted breaching a restraining order. Judge Gavin Doig sentenced him to three years and eight months behind bars. | NP
![Newall, 36, Sunderland Road, Houghton, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and having no insurance.
He was sentenced to 16 months behind bars and banned from driving for a further two years and eight months.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/09/13/22/Newall%2C%20Anthony.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=643)
6. Anthony Newall
Newall, 36, Sunderland Road, Houghton, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and having no insurance. He was sentenced to 16 months behind bars and banned from driving for a further two years and eight months. | NP
![Newton, 19, of Park Road, Sunderland, was found guilty of two counts of attempted burglary and one count of burglary of a non-dwelling.
Judge Gavin Doig sentenced him to two years and three months which included the part activation of a previous suspended sentence he was subject to.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/28/10/59/Newton%2C%20Thomas%20Jay.JPG.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Thomas Newton
Newton, 19, of Park Road, Sunderland, was found guilty of two counts of attempted burglary and one count of burglary of a non-dwelling. Judge Gavin Doig sentenced him to two years and three months which included the part activation of a previous suspended sentence he was subject to. | NP
![Robson, 25, of York Crescent, Hetton, admitted causing grievous bodily harm and criminal damage.
Judge Stephen Earl sentenced him to 15 months suspended for two years with programme and rehabilitation requirements.
Robson was issued with a three-year restraining order.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/28/10/13/Robson%2C%20James.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. James Robson
Robson, 25, of York Crescent, Hetton, admitted causing grievous bodily harm and criminal damage. Judge Stephen Earl sentenced him to 15 months suspended for two years with programme and rehabilitation requirements. Robson was issued with a three-year restraining order. | NP