Caernarfon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Joshua Capper
Assault causing actual bodily harm
December 17, 2025

Sentence: 3 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On February 17, 2024, during a family holiday at a cottage in Rhosgadfan, Gwynedd, Joshua Capper, aged 33, from Larkmount Road, Rhyl, punched his mother Michelle Capper in the face approximately five times after she overheard discussions about a cocaine delivery and threatened to call the police unless it was cancelled. The argument escalated when Capper entered a bedroom, verbally abused his mother, and became out of control. Another relative intervened to pull her away. Mrs Capper sustained swelling and bruising to her face and was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Denbighshire. She reported the incident to police on February 19 after consideration. In his police interview, Capper suggested his mother had caused the injuries herself.
Admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. Judge Nicola Jones presided.
Sources: walesonline.co.uk
Melanie Sandra Kiernan
Conspiring to supply class B drug
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Melanie Sandra Kiernan conspired to supply class B drugs and permitted premises for cocaine supply between July 19 and December 17, 2024, as part of the Denbighshire drugs network exposed by Operation Scarab. The conspiracy involved cocaine valued at £24,000-£32,000.
10 days rehabilitation activity requirement and 6-month curfew with electronic tagging. Also 12 months suspended for 18 months for permitting premises for cocaine supply.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Michael Appleton
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment suspended for 21 months, 120 days alcohol abstinence monitoring, 20 days rehabilitation activity

On May 3, 2025, at 4am, Michael Appleton arrived at the farm to take his 77-year-old wife shopping amid their 30-year marriage breakdown. After drinking throughout the day, he accused her of being mentally ill, grabbed her by the throat, pushed her against the wall injuring her shoulder, and later slapped her face causing a bloody nose while she sat in a chair. The incident escalated with an argument at midnight when their granddaughter and niece arrived, leading to police involvement and his arrest. The victim was diagnosed with a broken left collar bone from the push, requiring painkillers, a sling, and fracture clinic referral, which impacted her ability to care for herself and her animals.
Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder and spent four months in mental health unit. Judge noted low risk of re-offending and potential for rehabilitation. Five-year Domestic Abuse Protection Order imposed.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Jake Thomas Kiernan
Conspiring to supply cocaine
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jake Thomas Kiernan led an organised crime group involved in supplying cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis to Denbighshire between July 19 and December 17, 2024. The gang was dismantled through Operation Scarab by North Wales Police, involving surveillance and intelligence gathering. Approximately 1.3 kg of cocaine was seized, with the conspiracy value adjusted to £24,000-£32,000 by the judge.
Leader of the gang who used his legitimate Fuel Bar business in Rhyl to launder proceeds. Concurrent 4-year terms for two counts of conspiring to supply class B drugs and conspiring to produce cannabis.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Jamie John Steele
Conspiring to supply cocaine
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Jamie John Steele participated in the drugs gang's conspiracy to supply cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis in Denbighshire from July 19 to December 17, 2024. Police action under Operation Scarab led to his arrest, with cocaine conspiracy valued at £24,000-£32,000.
Concurrent 2 years and 8 months terms for two counts of conspiring to supply class B drugs.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Charlie Thorley
Conspiring to supply cannabis
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Charlie Thorley conspired to supply cannabis between July 19 and December 17, 2024, as part of the organised gang targeting Denbighshire. Operation Scarab revealed the network's cannabis operations valued at £64,000-£106,000.
10 days rehabilitation activity and 150 hours unpaid work. Background of cannabis use from age 15, now ceased; possible ADHD and autism.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Clair Rose Essery
Conspiring to supply class B drug
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Clair Rose Essery conspired to supply class B drugs between July 19 and December 17, 2024, within the Denbighshire drugs network investigated under Operation Scarab. The group's activities included ketamine and cannabis supply valued at £48,540 and £64,000-£106,000 respectively.
15 rehabilitation activity sessions and 12 mental health treatment programme sessions.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Clint Woodcock
Conspiring to supply cannabis
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Clint Woodcock conspired to supply cannabis between July 19 and December 17, 2024, in the Denbighshire drugs conspiracy dismantled by Operation Scarab. The cannabis supply was valued at £64,000-£106,000 in the overall plot.
15 days rehabilitation activity and 1-year curfew (9pm-6am) with electronic tagging.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Danielle Steele
Conspiring to supply cocaine
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 3-year community order

Danielle Steele conspired to supply cocaine and ketamine between July 19 and December 17, 2024, in the Denbighshire area. Police discovered 1.3 kg of cocaine at her home during Operation Scarab, with the conspiracy's cocaine value estimated at £24,000-£32,000 and ketamine at £48,540.
15 days rehabilitation activity and 1-year electronic tagging for cocaine conspiracy; 19-month community order for ketamine conspiracy. 1.3 kg cocaine found at her home.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Nicholas Reynolds
Conspiring to supply cocaine
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Nicholas Reynolds was involved in the organised crime group's supply of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis to Denbighshire between July 19 and December 17, 2024. The operation was uncovered via Operation Scarab, with seizures including 1.3 kg of cocaine valued at £24,000-£32,000 in the conspiracy.
Concurrent 20-month term for conspiring to supply class B drug and 22 months for conspiring to produce cannabis.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Ryan Potts
Conspiring to produce cannabis
December 16, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Ryan Potts conspired to produce cannabis as part of the organised crime group's activities supplying drugs to Denbighshire between July 19 and December 17, 2024. The cannabis in the conspiracy was valued at £64,000-£106,000, uncovered by Operation Scarab.
Involved in cannabis production aspect of the conspiracy.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Niall Lewis
Intentional Strangulation and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm
December 15, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 26 sessions of accredited programme, 15 days rehabilitation activity, 6-month drug rehabilitation requirement

Niall Lewis, 28, from Ffordd Trebeirdd, Mold, assaulted and strangled his former partner in two incidents driven by jealousy and cocaine use. On January 31, 2025, at his mother and stepfather's house, they argued about her past relationships; he slapped her, grabbed her by the throat, shoved her down the stairs, threw her phone and hair straighteners, hit her head with a phone charger, ripped up her photos, and verbally abused her. She sustained bruises and carpet burns. On March 3, 2025, at his stepfather's birthday party, he strangled her on a bed until she feared for her life, appearing like a 'monster' due to alcohol; his mother intervened. She suffered bruises on her head and eye. Police arrested him after the second incident. The victim described being strangled by hands she once trusted.
Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and assault causing actual bodily harm. Judge Her Honour Nicola Jones emphasized rehabilitation over immediate jail for the benefit of the community and women in relationships with him. Domestic Abuse Protection Order for 5 years prohibiting contact with victim or references on social media.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Tony Jones
Assault causing actual bodily harm
December 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Tony Jones, 29, of Maes Heulog, Caernarfon, assaulted his former partner by hitting her on the nose, causing a bloody nose, on November 12, 2025, at her home while intoxicated. He had been in a relationship with the victim from 2015 to 2017, and they have two children. Prior to the assault, he rang her 200 times in the weeks leading up to the incident and turned up uninvited at her home and a bus stop. The child screamed 'Please Dad stop' during the attack. The victim required hospital treatment but left due to long wait. She described him as a 'monster' and fears further terrorisation.
Admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. Remorseful. Prior conviction in 2017 for battery and breaching restraining order, jailed for 18 weeks. 10-year restraining order imposed prohibiting contact with victim or referring to her on social media.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
William Hughes
Breach of restraining order
December 12, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

On October 16, 2025, at 8.10pm, William Hughes, 53, of Ger y Winllan, Llangefni, deliberately breached a restraining order by approaching Jason Connolly in Lower Park Street, Holyhead. The restraining order, lasting until 2033, prohibited contact following Hughes' conviction for assault, causing criminal damage, and other offences, for which he was jailed for 27 months in May 2023. Hughes, who had learned two hours earlier of his partner's death, confronted Connolly near his house and car, saying 'I bet you're happy now' (referring to the partner's death), threatened to 'burn it all down' pointing to the house and car, and to 'smash Mr Connolly's head in'. Connolly warned him of the restraining order and called the police. Hughes initially denied being in the street. Connolly reported feeling terrified for himself and his family.
Must attend 15 days of rehabilitation activity and 12 days of a drug rehabilitation programme. Pleaded guilty to breaching restraining order. Judge accepted he was grieving the recent death of his partner of 35 years. Has 46 convictions for 176 offences since 1985. Reduced alcohol consumption from 15 cans a day to one or two.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Craig Lloyd
Theft, burglary and criminal damage
December 11, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment suspended for 21 months, 200 hours unpaid work, 10 days rehabilitation activity

Craig Lloyd, 37, of Greenwood Avenue, Maesgeirchen, Bangor, and Raymond Williams stole a £1,200 blue Yamaha motorbike from Brendan Alford on June 6, 2023, and another scrambler bike from Jack Moore which was hotwired and had Lloyd's DNA on it. They used the bikes to kick in the door of Mr Yummy takeaway in Bangor causing £150 damage, then abandoned the bike and used Lloyd's Volkswagen Golf. On June 6, 2023, at 2.45am, they broke into a tanning studio wearing masks and gloves, stealing the till with £300 cash and tokens. On June 29, 2023, they broke into Gwalia Garage causing £150 damage. Williams bragged online about the activities.
Admitted theft, burglary and causing criminal damage. Judge noted improved behaviour and realistic prospect of rehabilitation. Defence stated offences were of some age, limited offending since, has a child, two jobs and is changing his ways.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Joshua Maher
Intentional Strangulation
December 11, 2025

Sentence: 20-month jail term suspended for 20 months, 10 rehabilitation sessions, accredited programme

On March 3, 2024, in a campervan in Cardiff following a trip from a birthday party in Plymouth, Joshua Maher, 34, from Penlon, Menai Bridge, strangled his former partner twice during an escalated argument, leaving her struggling to breathe. She escaped to a hotel but they later reunited and returned to North Wales. A month later, she reported the incident to North Wales Police. The victim was diagnosed with PTSD, received counselling and therapy, and described feeling she would die, having never seen such rage. Post-incident, she installed cameras, lives in fear, avoids going out, and has lost clients due to lies spread by Maher. He was convicted of intentional strangulation.
Judge stated society and women in particular would be better protected if rehabilitated. Domestic Abuse Protection Order for five years prohibiting contact with victim. Breaches would result in imprisonment.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Gavin Hughes
Drug driving
December 10, 2025

Sentence: 40 months driving disqualification, 12-month community order with 150 hours unpaid work and 6-month drug rehabilitation programme

On May 13, 2025, Gavin Hughes, 43, of Heol y Bryn, Harlech, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa westbound on the A487 towards Maentwrog in the Penrhyndeudraeth area when he lost control, veered off the road, collided with trees, and the car rolled back onto the eastbound lane onto its roof. He managed to exit the vehicle with facial injuries including swelling and was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. Samples showed alcohol below the limit but a high level of cannabis. He claimed something ran out in front of him, but the probation officer noted the substance impaired his control.
Admitted drug driving offence. Very high reading of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol at 9.7 micrograms per 100ml of blood, five times the legal limit. Started smoking cannabis at age 14, currently 3-4 joints a day. Must pay £85 costs and £114 surcharge.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Jamie Andrew Cowell
Assault
December 5, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Jamie Andrew Cowell assaulted a female victim at a residential address in Anglesey in the early hours of 8 November 2025, causing facial injuries and significant bleeding. He damaged a television, furniture, and a mirror during the attack and made threats that left the victim in fear for her life. Officers attended the scene following reports of a disturbance.
Admitted to charges of assault, criminal damage, and breaching the terms of a restraining order. Made subject of a 20-year Domestic Abuse Protection Order prohibiting contact with the victim.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Jamie Cowell
Breaching restraining order and assault causing actual bodily harm
December 5, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On November 8, 2025, Jamie Cowell breached a 2020 restraining order by entering his ex-partner's home in Bangor, where he pushed her to the floor, causing a head wound that bled. She grabbed a knife in self-defense after he backed her against the fridge. He had been drinking and damaged her sofa, TV, and mirror. The incident followed a history of abuse during their relationship, which ended in 2020. A neighbour alerted police after she screamed for help.
Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order, assault causing actual bodily harm, and causing criminal damage. Concurrent 10 months for ABH. No separate penalty for criminal damage. Domestic Violence Protection Order for 20 years.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Steven Baker
Attempted burglary
December 3, 2025

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment

Steven Baker, 32, and Ryan Seaman, 28, both of a hostel in Ruabon, Wrexham, knowing they were due to be returned to prison, attempted to steal a car to escape the area on May 30 and 31, 2025. They stole £40 from an unlocked car, keys from a van, and took a car containing a handbag. Police traced the vehicle, leading to their arrest. People were present in houses during the incidents as they went on the run to avoid recall to prison.
Pleaded not guilty but convicted. Appalling criminal record but trying to break cycle of offending. Judge noted no consideration for victims.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Ryan Seaman
Attempted burglary
December 3, 2025

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment

Ryan Seaman, 28, and Steven Baker, 32, both of a hostel in Ruabon, Wrexham, knowing they were due to be returned to prison, attempted to steal a car to escape the area on May 30 and 31, 2025. They stole £40 from an unlocked car, keys from a van, and took a car containing a handbag. Police traced the vehicle, leading to their arrest. People were present in houses during the incidents as they went on the run to avoid recall to prison.
Pleaded not guilty but convicted. Drug addiction prior to offending, strong desire to break cycle. Has plastering skills and hopes to work for brother's business. Judge noted no consideration for victims.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Gethin Williams
Theft and criminal damage
December 2, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine

Gethin Williams stole various items from the Spar store at Glandon Garage in Pwllheli on 11 August 2025. He also damaged an external flat window belonging to Grwp Cynefin Housing Association in Pwllheli on 29 April 2025.
Pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage. Ordered to pay £300 compensation to Grwp Cynefin Housing Association and £28 compensation to the shop. No order for costs.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
April Lock
Theft
December 2, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine

April Lock stole 200 prescription-strength painkiller Zapain tablets belonging to Caroline Mikuta in Barmouth on 1 July 2025.
Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and compensation.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Brian Shortall
Facilitating breach of UK immigration law
November 21, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Brian Shortall, a 40-year-old lorry driver from White Church View, Rathfarnam, Dublin, Ireland, drove a Scania Topline HGV from Dublin to Holyhead, arriving at 1.15pm on October 8, 2025. He picked up an Albanian man, Emiljano Cervanaku, in the East Wall area of Dublin, believing him to be a new driver to train. Cervanaku, who had no documents or leave to enter the UK and was in breach of an order preventing entry, was concealed in the cab on the bed during the journey. Shortall did not check the booking, which was for one adult only, assuming his employer would handle it. The HGV was inspected by Border Force at Holyhead, where Cervanaku was discovered.
Admitted an immigration offence. Judge noted it was a one-off offence with no financial gain, unblemished career prior, low risk of re-offending. Defence argued naivety and misplaced trust rather than deliberate intent.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Gareth John Edward Lloyd
Harassment
November 21, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Gareth John Edward Lloyd, 54, of no fixed address, visited his former partner's ground floor flat in Bangor on October 26, 2025, at 5.30pm, barely a week after his release from HMP Berwyn on October 20, 2025. This was in breach of a restraining order imposed on January 21, 2025, following earlier assault and stalking offences. He shouted her name outside, and she, fearing for her safety, had a friend call the police. Lloyd claimed she had given him £7 for the bus that morning and he returned for more money, but the victim stated she now lives in constant fear, sitting in the dark and afraid he might kill her one day.
Admitted harassment by breaching a restraining order. New restraining order made lasting until 2035. Judge commented that mixed messages are no excuse and it's his responsibility to stay away.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Rebecca Louise Jones
Doing an act intended to pervert the course of public justice
November 20, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment

Rebecca Louise Jones, 33, of Trem Engan, Penygroes, Gwynedd, sent false messages over five months to ruin the life of her partner's former long-term girlfriend out of jealousy and insecurity. The unfounded claims led to the victim being arrested twice (first at Caernarfon Police Station and again on May 15, 2023, on suspicion of harassment and sending malicious communications), suspended from work for five months, experiencing hallucinations about spiders, developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and feeling suicidal, considering jumping off a breakwater. The victim became a recluse and questioned the point of living. Police identified Jones as the perpetrator, and on September 11, 2023, informed the victim there would be no further action against her.
Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Intense jealousy and insecurity cited. Impact on children and father with stroke noted. Indefinite restraining order imposed banning contact with victim.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Julian Treadway
Assault and possessing an offensive weapon
November 18, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 20 day rehabilitation activity requirement, £200 costs, statutory surcharge

On an unspecified date, Julian Treadway, 52, of Ffordd Hyfrydle, Talysarn, went to his former partner's flat in Caernarfon after hearing she had been out drinking with another man. He arrived with a hammer, banged on the door shouting 'let me in, let me in. I know he's in there, with you', and threatened to kill the man inside. When the door opened, he pushed his partner back onto a bed while holding the hammer. A resident heard shouting and saw him pinning the other man down. The incident was captured on CCTV. Police attended but neither victim provided statements. Injuries to the partner were minor. Treadway claimed he was concerned for his vulnerable partner and made a foolish decision to take the hammer.
Admitted possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and assault. Five prior convictions for eight offences, last in 2010, no previous violence. Assessed as low risk of reoffending and moderate risk of harm. Judge noted he used the hammer to cause fear or threaten, but satisfied he is capable of rehabilitation and this was an isolated incident.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Robat Davies
Drug Driving
November 10, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving disqualification and £760 fine

Robat Davies, 35, of Ty’n y Pistyll, Trawsfynydd, was stopped by police while driving a Vauxhall car on Twthill in Caernarfon on 5 July 2025. Roadside swipes and laboratory testing showed that he had cocaine in his blood exceeding the specified limit.
Pleaded guilty to drug driving charge. Must also pay £85 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and £340 surcharge to fund victim services.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Craig Pilkington
Possession of cocaine with intent to supply
November 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 25 days rehabilitation activity, 26 sessions Building Choices programme

Police searched Craig Pilkington's home in Llandudno on Bodhyfryd Road following an unrelated domestic incident in October 2023. In the bedroom, they discovered cocaine valued at £9,000 to £16,000 if sold in one-gram deals, cannabis worth £645, scales, and a mobile phone. Analysis of the phone revealed messages confirming his involvement in the supply of these Class A and Class B drugs. Pilkington separated from his partner and dealt drugs due to financial needs. He works for a plastering company and prioritises his son with autism and ADHD.
Pleaded involvement in drug supply. Judge noted defendant is turning his life around and on path to better life. Prior 16-month jail term for domestic offence in April 2024.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Glen Stone
Indecent assault
November 6, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Glen Stone indecently assaulted a girl under 14 in Rhyl, North Wales, several decades ago. The victim was alone with Stone on a sofa when he lay behind her, put his hand down her pants, and touched her intimately, causing her pain and fear. The offence came to light years later when the victim read newspaper reports about Stone's other sexual offences and came forward. Stone initially denied the offence but pleaded guilty before trial. The assault had a profound effect on the victim, leading to a violent relationship, alcohol issues, and ongoing fear.
Pleaded guilty to indecent assault. Previously jailed for four years in 2023 for historic sex offences against two young girls. Health issues include broken back, coronary heart disease, diabetes, angina, and asthma. Ten-year restraining order imposed prohibiting contact with victim.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Luke Williams
Causing grievous bodily harm with intent
November 5, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment with 3 years extended licence

Luke Williams, 30, of Chester Road, Broughton, launched a savage and prolonged attack on complete stranger Alec Regan in the early hours of August 6, 2025, at The New Glynne Arms pub on Chester Road, Broughton. The 20-minute incident, which came out of nowhere, involved Williams repeatedly punching and kicking Mr Regan, including between his legs, using his head, throwing a bar stool and a bubblegum machine at him, removing some of his clothes, dragging him across the floor, and filming the victim. Williams had consumed a deadly cocktail of cocaine, ketamine, and alcohol prior to the attack. Mr Regan sustained horrific injuries including a bleed on the brain, fractured nose and jaw, loss of two teeth, and damage requiring removal of nine teeth; he spent six days in hospital and fears for his life. The attack was captured in detail on CCTV.
Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Branded a dangerous offender by the judge. Eligible for parole after serving two thirds of the sentence. Positive references from prison officers while on remand at HMP Berwyn.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Andrew Stockman
Controlling coercive behaviour in an intimate family relationship
October 22, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 5 months imprisonment

Andrew Stockman, 54, of Llay Place Avenue, Llay, Wrexham, subjected his wife Sandra to years of domestic abuse, including frequent physical attacks such as kicking, punching, strangling, and giving her black eyes, as well as verbal and emotional abuse. The abuse occurred over their 30-year marriage, often when he was under the influence of alcohol, happening every month. Incidents included smashing household items, spitting in her face, holding her at knife-point forcing her to climb out a window, and threats to kill her, himself, or others if she left. She tried to leave multiple times, including selling their house and becoming homeless, but he emotionally blackmailed her. The abuse culminated in a 'horrendous' incident in Benidorm, Spain, over Christmas 2024, where he threw her out without her passport after a woman she cared for died, leaving her wandering the streets. He also threatened her new partner and their son. In April 2025, he phoned a friend claiming he had a gun and they would die together. Prior conviction for driving with excess alcohol in 2005.
Pleaded guilty. Given indefinite domestic abuse protection order and must pay statutory surcharge. Judge described it as 'an appalling history of abuse'. Defendant attending AA meetings and addressing issues in custody.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Jamie Gallagher
Making off without payment
October 15, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order including 40 hours unpaid work and up to 5 days rehabilitation activities, plus £200 compensation and £85 costs

Jamie Gallagher made off without paying for fuel worth £99.58 from a petrol station in Wigan on 3 October 2024, and again with fuel worth £106.84 on 29 October 2024.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of making off without paying for fuel.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Matthew Williams
Assault
October 13, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Matthew Williams, a 34-year-old man, launched a string of violent attacks across Wales, assaulting nine people including five police officers. He first attacked his then-partner in Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, after drinking Stella lager, punching her face, pinning her on a sofa, following her outside, putting her in a headlock, and driving off in his white Toyota. Upon arrest at his mother’s home, he threatened and kicked officers, showing vile behaviour. At Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, he made further threats to officers. While on bail, he committed more offences in South Wales, including in Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, where he assaulted a couple and his then-partner, and at Prince of Wales Hospital where he assaulted officers with racist remarks.
Must complete rehabilitation work or face immediate prison. Defence solicitor stated he suffered trauma and intoxicated himself to deal with demons. Three-year restraining order imposed to protect one victim.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
Kyran Wingfield-West
Rape of a child under 13
October 5, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months in a young offenders’ institution

Kyran Wingfield-West, aged 17 at the time, raped a girl under 13 twice in a car park in north west Wales several years ago. The offences were discovered when the victim's father found messages indicating the girl was concerned about pregnancy after having sex with him. The defendant had asked if he should bring a condom, to which she agreed. When police became involved, he instructed the girl to delete a messaging app. The victim stated that the ordeal has tainted her impression of her home and was difficult for her father.
Pleaded guilty to both counts. Sentence reduced due to immaturity, mental health difficulties, and guilty pleas. Also subject to a restraining order, sex offender notification requirements, and a sexual harm prevention order, both indefinite. Judge noted learning disability but interference with police investigation.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
Joshua Hughes
Supply of Class A drugs
September 19, 2025

Sentence: Two years and eight months imprisonment

Joshua Hughes was involved in dealing Class A drugs, including cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis. On December 3, 2022, police stopped his vehicle for a defective headlight and found cocaine worth about £600, along with snapbags. Despite being under investigation, he was stopped again in April 2023, where more cocaine, ketamine, snapbags, and cash were discovered, indicating money laundering. He also possessed 16.3 grams of cocaine intended for supply, potentially yielding £1,700 in street deals. Hughes admitted to choosing to sell drugs to fund his own habit.
Admitted to drug offences including supply of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis. Had a drug habit and continued dealing despite being under investigation. The judge noted he was 'stupid' to carry on after his initial arrest.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Rhianne Brookes
Supply of Class A drugs
September 19, 2025

Sentence: Two-year suspended sentence, 80 hours of unpaid work, 20 days of rehabilitation activity, 12-month mental health treatment programme, and four-month drug rehabilitation programme

Rhianne Brookes was involved in supplying drugs alongside Joshua Hughes. Police found a 20g ball of ketamine in her handbag during a stop in April 2023. Evidence from phones showed her participation in drug supply activities. She also had skunk cannabis found in a shared location, and her involvement was linked to her drug addiction and debt.
Admitted to drug offences including supply of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis. She had a drug addiction and a £16,000 debt, but is the primary carer for a young child. The judge determined there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and potential harm to another if she were imprisoned.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Rhian Jones
Drink driving
September 16, 2025

Sentence: 14 months driving disqualification and a £369 fine

Rhian Jones was stopped by police while driving a Toyota on High Street, Porthmadog on 19 May 2025. Laboratory testing revealed she had 107 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 80 milligrams.
Admitted the charge; must pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service and a victim services surcharge of £148.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
James O'connor
Supply of controlled drugs
September 16, 2025

Sentence: Four and a half years imprisonment

James O'Connor was running a mobile phone drug line under names like 'SamManc', offering heroin, crack cocaine, cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis between May 29 and August 12, 2025. He used the same phone for personal calls, including to his mum and probation service, and for street dealing. He was arrested on August 11, 2025, at a property in Nant Hall Road, Prestatyn, and gave mainly no comment answers during questioning.
Pleaded guilty; was on a community order for production of cannabis at the time; judge noted he used the phone for personal calls, making it easy for police to link him to the drugs.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Joanne Parry
Drink Driving
September 16, 2025

Sentence: 40 months driving disqualification and 12-month community order including 80 hours of unpaid work, £85 costs, and £114 victim surcharge

Joanne Parry was stopped while driving on the A497 at Criccieth on 26 May 2025. She exceeded the legal alcohol limit with 295 milligrams per 100 millilitres of urine, compared to the limit of 107 milligrams.
Admitted to drink driving while almost three times the legal limit. Laboratory testing showed 295 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Joseph Roberts
Drink driving
September 15, 2025

Sentence: 22 months driving disqualification and £461 fine

Joseph Roberts was stopped by police while driving a Peugeot on the A497 at Pwllheli on 23 April 2025. He was found to have 170 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, which is more than twice the legal limit of 80 milligrammes.
Pleaded guilty. Had 170 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, over the legal limit of 80 milligrammes, and must pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Natasha Williams
Assault
September 15, 2025

Sentence: Community order including 80-day alcohol ban, 60 hours unpaid work, up to 15 days rehabilitation activities, two-year restraining order, £75 compensation, and £85 costs

Natasha Williams assaulted a man in Pwllheli on 22 October 2024 and in Liverpool on 29 September 2023. She appeared for sentencing after pleading guilty.
Pled guilty to two assaults at an earlier hearing.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Ionut Badea
Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child
September 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Ionut Badea engaged in sexual communication with three decoys posing as 14-year-old girls between January and April 2024 in Criccieth, Gwynedd. He messaged them inappropriately, including comments on their appearance, discussions about sex, and requests for intimate photos, despite being aware of their stated ages. He sent an intimate photo of himself and continued the conversations even after the decoys highlighted their underage status.
Admitted five child sex offences. Defendant is a 40-year-old Romanian man who works in a hotel in Gwynedd and expressed genuine remorse. Judge noted he was a sad and lonely individual seeking company, and that he could be rehabilitated.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Kirk Mcbeth
Theft
September 5, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Kirk McBeth stole £38,000 from the sale of a caravan owned by Philip Horton. The caravan, purchased for £67,277 in September 2021 and located at Greenacres holiday park in Porthmadog, was agreed to be sold by McBeth for £45,000 including £7,000 for decking in May 2022. It was sold in September 2022, but McBeth failed to pass on the payment, leaving Horton in financial difficulties and living off credit cards. The theft involved deception, including claims of a frozen bank account.
Pleaded guilty to theft. Repaid £15,000 of the £38,000 stolen, with repayments described as cynical and made at the last minute. Judge noted efforts to repay but highlighted breaches of trust and additional offences committed while awaiting prosecution.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
John Evans
Sexual Assault
September 2, 2025

Sentence: Community order including 120-day alcohol ban, up to 45 days of rehabilitation activities, 300 hours of unpaid work, registration on sex offenders register for 5 years, sexual harm prevention order, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

John Evans, a 25-year-old from Dolgellau, committed two counts of sexual assault by touching on 21 July 2024 in Dolgellau. He was caught and later pleaded guilty, leading to his sentencing which included various rehabilitative and punitive measures.
Pled guilty to two counts of sexual assault at an earlier hearing.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Neil Sheehan
Possession of cannabis
September 2, 2025

Sentence: £666 fine, £85 costs, £266 surcharge, and forfeiture and destruction of the drugs

Neil Sheehan was found in possession of a quantity of cannabis in Barmouth on 13 July 2025. He appeared in court and pleaded guilty to the charge.
Pled guilty to the offense. The defendant is 59 years old and resides at Weavers Croft, Jubilee Road.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Mitchell Morgan
Assault causing actual bodily harm
August 29, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment for assault causing actual bodily harm and 10 months imprisonment concurrently for sexual assault

On March 8, 2025, Mitchell Morgan punched the woman in the head, face, and body, bit her neck, dragged her from the bed, stamped on her chest, and used a bread knife to cut off her underwear in an act of gratuitous degradation. The victim sustained injuries including a black eye, chipped tooth, bruised shoulder, tender ribs, and a neck bite. Another man in the flat intervened by hitting Morgan.
Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm and sexual assault; also admitted breaching a restraining order. The defendant has a history of alcoholism, significant liver disease, and Type II diabetes. The judge imposed sex offender notification requirements for 10 years and a new restraining order for 10 years.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Sarah Prendergast
Assault by beating of an emergency worker
August 19, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order with 20 day rehabilitation activity requirement, statutory surcharge, and £25 fine

On June 21, 2025, police officers conducted a welfare check on Sarah Prendergast in Rhyl while she was intoxicated. A disturbance involving two men arguing and a crowd gathering occurred nearby. When officers attempted to move her away, she struck an officer lightly on the back, leading to her arrest. During the arrest, she stamped on one officer's foot and kicked another in both legs.
Admitted three offences of assault by beating of an emergency worker. Has three prior convictions, including assaulting emergency workers and actual bodily harm. Breached a previously suspended eight-month sentence. Described as a vulnerable adult with mental health issues, including autism and ADHD; expressed remorse and is making progress with probation. Judge advised her to comply with the Probation Service.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Celt Hughes
Drink and drug driving
August 4, 2025

Sentence: 12 week suspended jail sentence, disqualified for 48 months, 90 day alcohol ban, £85 costs, and £154 surcharge

Celt Hughes was stopped while driving in Abersoch on 15 March. Tests showed he had 105 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 80 milligrammes, and benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, in his system.
Suspended for 12 months due to previous convictions.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
David Fisher
Drug driving
August 4, 2025

Sentence: 18 months driving disqualification, 12-month community order including 80 hours unpaid work, and costs including a £114 surcharge

David Fisher was stopped by authorities while driving on Station Road in Barmouth on 26 March 2025. Roadside tests and subsequent laboratory analysis revealed that he had cannabis in his system above the specified legal limit.
Pled guilty to drug driving. Stopped while driving with cannabis in his system exceeding the legal limit.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

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