Dominique Ellerby York

Dominique Ellerby, also referred to in court documents as Dominique Ellerby, has been involved in several criminal proceedings in the UK, primarily in the York area.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

1. Burglary and Vehicle Taking (2018):

• Date of Offence: Christmas Eve (early hours), 2017.
• Charges: Two counts of burglary and taking a vehicle without the owner's consent.
• Details: Ellerby, alongside her brother Luke Watson Ellerby, burgled two homes in Acomb. During one burglary, they stole jewellery and a 40-inch television. They then left in the victims' Vauxhall Insignia, which was subsequently crashed into the Rufforth Institute, causing £50,000 in damage. Ellerby was arrested after being spotted by police walking back towards York. She attempted to set fire to her jacket during transport and was treated for a suspected drug overdose. Her solicitor advocate stated she was introduced to crack cocaine for the first time that night and was not used to it.
• Court: York Crown Court.
• Decision: Dominique Ellerby, then 28 years old, pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to three years in prison on February 14, 2018.

2. Drug Dealing (2026):

• Dates of Offence: Between November 2025 and March 2026.
• Charges: Supplying heroin and cocaine, specifically "being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine".
• Details: Ellerby, aged 36 at the time, was found sleeping in a doorway on Coney Street in York on March 23, 2026, and was arrested. She had been sending out bulk advertisements via phone to customers, offering heroin and cocaine, and had kept a spreadsheet of sales. Police estimated she could have netted up to £34,970 from these sales. Her solicitor advocate stated she was in a "hopeless state," had lost her accommodation, and was exploited by those higher up the drug supply line, who repaid her with drugs for her own use.
• Court: York Crown Court.
• Hearing Dates:
• June 4, 2026: Sentence was adjourned to June 23, 2026, to allow probation officers to explore accommodation and rehabilitation options.
• June 23, 2026: A hearing took place at York Crown Court, presided over by Mr. Recorder P Reid.
• June 24, 2026: Ellerby was sentenced.
• Decision: Ellerby pleaded guilty to the charges. She received a three-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, on the condition that she does not reoffend, completes 35 days of rehabilitative activities, and a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement including drug tests. She was also ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag for 12 months. The judge noted that recent changes in law and case law regarding prison conditions allowed for a suspended sentence, giving Ellerby an opportunity for rehabilitation.

3. Sweet Shop Theft (2026):

• Date of Offence: Early hours of January 5, 2026.
• Charges: Burglary of a sweet shop and theft of ear pods.
• Details: Ellerby broke the windows of a sweet shop in Shambles, York, and stole sweets. She also stole ear pods from an individual in a pub on November 14, 2025, which were later found among her belongings upon her arrest for the burglary. She was highly intoxicated during the burglary and had a history of drug and alcohol addiction.
• Court: Magistrates' Court.
• Decision: Ellerby was banned from Shambles and Shambles Market for 12 months and received a 12-month community order, including a six-month drug rehabilitation program and 20 days of rehabilitative activities. She was also ordered to pay £590 in compensation to the sweet shop, £85 in prosecution costs, and a £114 statutory surcharge.