Caernarfon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

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
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
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
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
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
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
Daniel Atkinson
Criminal damage
July 31, 2025

Sentence: Fined £246, ordered to pay compensation of £145, costs of £85, and a surcharge of £98, plus a restraining order

Daniel Atkinson damaged a door handle at an address in Porthmadog on 14 January 2025. He was caught and appeared in court, leading to his sentencing.
Pleaded guilty. 39 years old, from Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Andrew Phipps
Making threats to kill
July 29, 2025

Sentence: 10 months in prison

Andrew Phipps, during a mental health crisis, threatened to kill his neighbour of 10 years after she visited his flat on 23rd March 2025 and noticed knives on the floor. He armed himself with a knife and chisel, shouted threats including 'I am going to kill you', stabbed at her front door, banged on it, and waved weapons while arguing with others and banging on other residents' doors.
Pleaded guilty to making threats to kill, criminal damage, and affray. Suffering from mental health issues, diabetes, and learning difficulties. Judge noted he was in a relapse of mental health issues and had been remanded in custody for more than four months.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
Jonathan Charles Evans
Sexual assault
July 25, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Jonathan Evans abused two boys over several years at different locations, including cupping his hands over one victim's genitals, which the victim initially thought was banter but later recognised as abuse, and sending explicit photos of himself via Snapchat to another victim while repeatedly asking for naked images in return. The offences involved grooming and had a significant emotional, mental, social, and professional impact on the victims.
Abuse of trust as a former RAF Air Cadet instructor and school worker; first time before a court; delay in prosecution from 2020 to 2024; judge noted grooming and offences against several victims over several years.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Kane Braisdell
Supply of cocaine
July 24, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Kane Braisdell was selling cocaine from his flat in Caia Park, Wrexham, for about seven weeks in May and June 2025. He sent bulk messages advertising cocaine to around 200 people at a time and took orders. Police traced his phone, arrested him on June 26, 2025, and found six wraps of crack cocaine in a Kinder Egg, £300 in cash, a dealer's list, scales, and his phone during a search of his home.
Admitted to the offences. The judge noted he was under pressure due to his mother's addiction and has not re-offended. Ordered to complete 25 days of rehabilitation activity and a six-month drug rehabilitation programme.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Timothy Field
Causing death by careless driving
July 24, 2025

Sentence: Eight-month suspended prison sentence and disqualified from driving for two years

Timothy Field, 81, of Red Lane, Tregodva, Shropshire, was driving a red Jeep in a Tesco car park in Newtown, Powys, on March 18, 2024, when his foot slipped from the brake onto the accelerator and became wedged, causing the vehicle to lurch forward and collide with David Lumb, 78. Mr Lumb was knocked to the ground and run over, sustaining severe injuries including tissue damage and extensive bleeding in his left leg. He was hospitalised, developed sepsis, and died 17 days later on April 4, 2024.
The judge, Her Honour Nicola Jones, suspended the sentence for 12 months and highlighted Mrs Lumb's call for forgiveness and leniency. Field has given up driving and must pass an extended retest before driving again.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Mohammad Anwar
Conspiracy to steal and money laundering
July 18, 2025

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment

Mohammad Anwar was involved in an organised crime group that stole large quantities of fuel from depots across North Wales and other areas, including Iceland's depot in Deeside, Parcelforce in Sandycroft, Certas Energy in Wrexham, and GD Jones & Son on Anglesey. The group used accomplices, cloned plates, and electric pumps to siphon fuel into containers at night, which was then sold, with potential catastrophic risks due to unsafe transportation.
Under financial pressure during Covid and supports an orphanage in Pakistan.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Martin Pritchard
Threatening a person with a knife in a public place
July 17, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On July 13, 2024, at The Black Lion Inn in Bersham, Wrexham, Martin Pritchard entered the pub and demanded car keys from his sister who had been in a car park altercation. When asked to leave by the complainant, Mark Robertson, Pritchard refused initially and then threatened him with a knife, stating he would cut his face off and slice him. Police arrested him the following day and found a Stanley knife believed to be his.
Pritchard was trying to help his sister after she was involved in a car park incident. He had the knife for work purposes. The judge noted his family and work responsibilities but highlighted the offence occurred in a pub with children present and his poor record. A restraining order was issued prohibiting contact with the victim and entering the pub for five years.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
John Haden
Wounding
July 10, 2025

Sentence: 210 days imprisonment

John Haden smashed the window of a hair salon in Wrexham city centre on June 12, 2025, showering two women inside with glass and causing injuries that required hospital treatment. One victim was bleeding profusely from her leg, and the other sustained cuts to her shoulder and ankle, rendering her unable to move her left shoulder. He was described as 'reckless and erratic' and was arrested nearby after a witness identified him.
Admitted two charges of wounding by causing grievous bodily harm without intent. The judge activated part of a suspended sentence from an earlier offence. He has an 'unenviable' criminal record, complex needs, and personal difficulties, and has shown remorse following the death of his father.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Mercedes Harper
Stalking
July 10, 2025

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Mercedes Harper stalked her former partner over six months in 2023 after their relationship ended. She cut his back while behind him on the stairs, threw stones at his property, sent text messages pretending to be his estranged daughter with threats such as 'When I see you, you're a dead man', set up false Facebook profiles, and accused him of seeing other women in voicemails. She denied the offences in a police interview on October 22, 2023.
Convicted of stalking; described as a 'troubled young woman' with mental health issues including emotionally unstable personality disorder; judge ordered 15 days of rehabilitation activity and imposed a Domestic Abuse Protection Order for 10 years.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Tomas Politovas
Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles
July 10, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Tomas Politovas was involved in a sophisticated plot to steal high-value cars worth up to £500,000 from Cheshire and North Wales. He used high-tech equipment such as GPS jammers and signal blockers to disable tracking devices, covered CCTV and doorbell cameras with duct tape, and stole vehicles including BMWs and Mercedes. The offences occurred between January 29 and March 10, 2025, involving attempts and successful thefts in various locations. He was arrested after police spotted his suspicious car in Prestatyn, where he was found with a rucksack containing a Stanley knife, screwdrivers, drill bits, cloned number plates, and other tools. Accomplices were involved, and the stolen vehicles were intended for dismantling and sale of parts abroad.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and possession of a bladed article. Judge praised alert police officers and anticipated deportation.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Callum O'marah
Coercive and controlling behaviour
July 7, 2025

Sentence: Three years and nine months imprisonment

Callum O'Marah from Bethesda, Gwynedd, engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour against a woman over several months. This included grabbing her hair, punching her repeatedly, strangling her twice, timing her phone calls, and threatening to share an intimate photograph. The victim suffered physical injuries, such as bruising and a bitten ear, and psychological trauma, including nightmares where she feared for her life, leading her to wake up screaming and in a cold sweat.
Admitted to coercive and controlling behaviour, two counts of intentional strangulation, and threatening to share an intimate photograph. Part of a suspended sentence was activated, and the judge described the offences as nasty.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Alexander Jones
Ownership of a dog dangerously out of control
July 3, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Alexander Jones's Belgian Malinois dog attacked a mother and her four-year-old son in Llandudno on March 5, 2024, while they were on a street near the town centre. The dog bit the boy, and when the mother tried to intervene, she was also bitten. The attack was witnessed by the boy's three-year-old sister. The mother hit the dog with a drinks bottle in self-defence, and bystanders and police assisted. There were two prior incidents involving the dog in August and November 2023. Jones obtained the dog for his own protection due to his vulnerabilities.
The defendant has significant mental health issues and vulnerabilities, including being targeted by a criminal gang. He was ordered to attend ten days of rehabilitation activity, a six-month drug rehabilitation programme, and a 12-month mental health treatment programme. He is banned from controlling a dog for life.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Ethan Jordan Jones
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
July 3, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and 15 months for intentional strangulation, to run concurrently

Ethan Jordan Jones, in a toxic relationship, assaulted his partner multiple times. On January 13, he burned her wrist with a lighter while she slept. On January 20, he grabbed her hair, punched her, and hit her with a mobile phone after questioning a text message. In another incident, he strangled her by placing his hands around her throat and punched her in the stomach, dragged her by her hair, bit her on the face, leg, and arm, and kneed her thigh. The assaults led to her hospitalisation with injuries including headaches, nausea, a lump on her head, bruises, and a bite wound.
Pleaded guilty to four assaults causing actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation. Judge noted he has deep-seated jealousy issues and is not emotionally resilient.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Kevin Evans
Arson
July 3, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Kevin Evans, dressed in a balaclava and carrying a machete, poured petrol through the letterbox of a house in Cae Llwybr, Caernarfon, and set it alight on December 9, 2024, as part of a vendetta. The occupants fled the property, which sustained £7,000 in damage to the front door and porch. Evans was identified by a victim, arrested at his home where he was washing petrol-soiled clothes, and CCTV footage confirmed his actions, including purchasing petrol and carrying a weapon.
Pleaded guilty to arson. Suffered a brain injury prior to the offence, which may have influenced his actions. A ten-year restraining order was imposed prohibiting contact with victims.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Barthomiej Swedroski
Common Assault
July 2, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

Barthomiej Swedroski assaulted his wife, Martyna Swedroski, multiple times at the Atlea Estate in New Broughton, Wrexham. In the first incident on November 5, 2024, he hit her several times in the face, causing a nosebleed and a scratch on her right eyebrow. In January 2025, during an argument, he pushed her off their bed, grabbed her head, hit it on the floor three or four times, and spat in her face. In the third incident on April 10, 2025, he grabbed her arms, spat in her face twice, pulled her down the stairs by her legs, punched her about ten times in the kitchen, pulled her hair, hit her head, and strangled her. She managed to call the police.
Admitted three separate offences of assault. The judge noted aggravating factors including offences committed under the influence of alcohol and degradation due to spitting. He must also pay a £154 court surcharge.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Adam Holland
Threatening a person with a knife in a public place
July 1, 2025

Sentence: Nine-month suspended sentence for 12 months, 100 hours of unpaid work, and 10 days of rehabilitation activity

Adam Holland, of Feather Street, Flint, threatened his landlord, David Williams, with a 12-inch knife after being issued an eviction notice for unpaid rent dating back six months. The incident took place on September 9, 2023, outside The New Inn in Llangynog, where Holland approached Williams, waved the knife while shouting threats such as 'I will have you', and kicked the victim's car, causing minor damage. Williams feared he would be stabbed and reported the incident to the police, leading to Holland's arrest. Holland claimed he carried the knife for his own protection but later admitted his actions were wrong.
Pleaded guilty to threatening a person with a knife in a public place. Judge described his actions as 'frankly ridiculous' and noted his mental health difficulties and history of trauma. No separate penalty for criminal damage to the victim's car.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Jamie Parry
Theft
June 30, 2025

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Jamie Parry, 27, of Rhodfa Phil Evans, Llanrwst, was involved in thefts from two properties between October and December 2024. He worked with his brother as a gardener and gutter clearer, targeting vulnerable and elderly people. They were recommended by victims and appeared helpful, but stole cash and jewellery during their visits.
Described as low risk by the probation service and keen to cooperate. Was struggling financially and had caring responsibilities. Involved in the crimes but did not take a lead role.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Michael Eastwood
Causing serious injury by careless driving
June 30, 2025

Sentence: 40 hours unpaid work, 12-month driving disqualification, £500 towards court costs, and a statutory surcharge

Michael Eastwood, 78, of Lon Bedw, Llandudno Junction, was driving a Honda car when he struck a woman on a zebra crossing near the Next store in Llandudno on December 9, 2023, at about 5.25pm. The victim, who had just left work, suffered devastating injuries including multiple fractures below her left knee requiring plating, two broken foot bones, a fractured ankle, and a head wound needing eight staples. She required extensive hospital treatment, was housebound for about four months, and continues to experience pain, anxiety, and reduced confidence.
Extremely remorseful, no previous convictions, and a momentary lapse of concentration while checking behind him as he changed lanes.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Michael Parry
Theft
June 30, 2025

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

Michael Parry, 40, of Tyddyn Uchaf, Llangernyw, stole from three properties between October and December 2024. He posed as a gardener and gutter clearer to gain access to vulnerable and elderly people's homes. In one case, he used the toilet in a victim's home for an extended period and stole items. He also ransacked another property, taking numerous items of monetary and sentimental value. The victims included an 88-year-old woman in Abergele and her neighbours, who had recommended him based on his apparent helpfulness.
Genuinely remorseful and apologised to the victims. Had a lead role in the crimes and did nothing to stop them. Judge noted he was hard working but stole from victims while using their toilet. He had one prior conviction for using a vehicle without insurance in 2024, and two cautions in 2009 for fraud and non-dwelling burglary.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Gica Matei
Knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order
June 27, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

Gica Matei, 33, of no fixed address, was stopped at Holyhead on April 23, 2025, while attempting to enter the UK despite an indefinite deportation order issued on November 5, 2019. He claimed he only intended to stay for two days to visit his family in Nottingham, where his brother, sister, wife, and four-year-old daughter reside. Matei had previously breached the order at the same port in July 2020 and was living in Ireland as a homeless delivery driver and cleaner. He stated he could not return to Romania due to debts related to his mother's funeral, rent, and food, and feared serious physical harm from creditors.
Pleaded guilty to knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order. The judge imposed a deterrent sentence, noting he will serve up to half the term, and that he mistakenly thought the deportation order lasted only two years.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Dean Mears
Murder
June 20, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

Dean Mears broke into Cathy Flynn's home on Cefndy Road, Rhyl, on October 24, 2024, by smashing a window. He ran upstairs, dragged her from her bed, and launched a violent attack, stamping on her multiple times, causing severe injuries including broken facial bones. He fled the scene, broke into other homes, and was later arrested.
Pleaded not guilty to murder but admitted killing; convicted after a nine-day trial; judge described the attack as merciless and savage; was under the influence of ketamine at the time.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Jessica Kendall
Theft
June 13, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

Jessica Kendall committed five separate thefts while homeless and struggling with alcoholism. On September 27, 2024, she stole items worth £150 from Home Bargains in Colwyn Bay by placing them in a suitcase and passing it to an unknown male. On October 27, 2024, she took chilled items and a wine bottle worth £42.44 from Sainsbury’s in Llandudno, citing hunger. On November 20, 2024, she stole five Christmas trees worth £62.50 from Asda in Llandudno to pay off a debt. On January 25, 2025, she stole chilled items worth £22.80 from Sainsbury’s in Llandudno, and on January 29, 2025, she stole more chilled items worth £80 from the same store. She breached bail by failing to appear in court on March 17, 2025.
Pleaded guilty to five thefts and breaching bail conditions. Has 28 previous convictions, 25 of which were theft-related. Judge acknowledged her vulnerability due to alcoholism and noted that prison had been beneficial, urging her to avoid previous associates to prevent further offending.
Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk
Kyle Martin John Parry
Rape
June 10, 2025

Sentence: eight years and nine months in prison

Kyle Martin John Parry, a 29-year-old formerly from the Caernarfon area, was jailed for raping a teenage girl in historic offences. The crimes involved sexual activity with a child and sexual assault by penetration. He appeared in court, where the victim demonstrated great bravery by reading her statement directly to him.
Had previous convictions for sexually assaulting a five-year-old boy in 2017. The victim showed tremendous courage in court and read her Victim Personal Statement.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Kyle Parry
Rape and sexual assault
June 10, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 9 months imprisonment

In 2015, Kyle Parry, then 19 years old, invited a 15-year-old vulnerable girl and her friends to his home in North Wales, where he provided them with alcohol and cigarettes. The girl became extremely drunk, vomited, and was told she could sleep in his bed. While she was intoxicated and possibly unconscious, he raped and sexually assaulted her, leaving her feeling dirty, ashamed, and with lasting mental health impacts. The incident was reported later, and he was already serving a sentence for a previous sexual assault on a five-year-old boy.
Pleaded guilty at an early stage and self-reported the crime as part of his rehabilitation. Judge noted he was grooming vulnerable teenagers by providing alcohol and cigarettes, and that the victim suffered significant trauma. He has prior convictions for sexual offences, including assault on a child.
Sources: examinerlive.co.uk
Tom Webster
Breach of Domestic Abuse Protection Order
June 10, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Tom Webster breached a Domestic Abuse Protection Order by communicating with his ex-partner and being within 100 metres of her home address. The order was granted on May 19th, 2025, at Llandudno Magistrates Court for a period of three months. He was seen with his ex-partner in Holyhead on June 8th, 2025, and was arrested the same day.
Admitted the breach. First person to receive a custodial sentence under the North Wales Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) pilot scheme. Disregard for the court order shows disrespect for the justice system, as noted by Sergeant Chris Burrow.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
George Kovacs
Unlawful wounding
June 9, 2025

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

On December 17, 2022, in the Waunfawr area of Gwynedd, George Kovacs confronted two teenagers he believed were up to no good near his property. He attacked one of them, Kian Williams, with a fence post and pole, striking him multiple times as the teenager tried to defend himself, resulting in fractures to his arm and wrist that required surgery. Kovacs also threatened to kill the teenagers if they returned and later posted threats on Facebook.
Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Has five previous convictions for eight offences, including weapons offences. Judge commented that his actions went far beyond anything reasonably thought necessary to protect property.
Sources: walesonline.co.uk
Nathan Raymond Williams
Dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified
June 6, 2025

Sentence: 52 weeks imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 5 years and 3 months

On January 12, 2025, Nathan Raymond Williams was driving a silver Alfa Romeo at high speed in Bangor. He evaded police, drove through a red light, exceeded 60mph, overtook vehicles on Caernarfon Road, entered a roundabout the wrong way, and attempted to enter the A55 contraflow before being stopped by a police vehicle making tactical contact.
Pleaded guilty to driving offences. PC Robert Williams commented that the driving was completely reckless and could have caused a serious incident.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Billie Jo Kane
Burglary
May 21, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Billie Jo Kane, 27, of Ty Newydd caravan park, Llanbedrgoch, Anglesey, assisted Peter Jason Lee in breaking into an 82-year-old widow’s remote home in rural Anglesey on October 23, 2023. The pair forced entry by tearing a window frame from its hinges, injuring the victim’s finger, and stole irreplaceable sentimental items, including a photograph of the victim’s deceased son and his late father. They caused further distress by spraying bleach and threatening to burn the house.
Jailed for her role as an accomplice in the crime.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
Mathew Cai Jones
Supply of Cocaine
May 10, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment, plus a concurrent 27-month sentence for supply of cocaine and a consecutive six-month term from a previous suspended sentence

On November 17, 2023, Mathew Cai Jones attempted to dispose of 33 bags of cocaine by throwing them over a fence during a police stop related to a domestic argument in Holyhead. Police found £422.45 in cash on him, and a search of his home revealed a cannabis grinder, scales, Tupperware with cocaine (80% purity), other drugs, and a plastic bag with a cannabis logo. His mobile phone contained messages evidencing drug dealing, with the total drug haul valued at £4,080.
Defence lawyer stated that Jones was an addict in debt but had turned his life around with employment and references; Judge Rhys Rowlands noted prior suspended sentence for possession of ketamine with intent to supply and that Jones knew the risks of dealing Class A drugs.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
Michael Roberts
Robbery
May 5, 2025

Sentence: Four years imprisonment

On February 8, 2025, Michael Roberts entered the Deniz Continental Store in Ruabon Road, Wrexham, approached the counter, produced a 10cm knife, and demanded money from store assistant Beata Wisniewska, who was frightened and handed over approximately £250. He was apprehended later that day with some of the money and the knife. This was his second robbery at the same store against the same victim, following a previous conviction in 2021 for a similar offence.
Pleaded guilty to robbery, possession of a knife, and failing to comply with notification requirements. Judge Rhys Rowlands noted that the offence was too serious for anything other than a custodial sentence and imposed a ten-year restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim or the store.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
Kelly Cavanagh
Wounding
April 28, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 25 days of rehabilitation activity

Kelly Cavanagh attacked her former partner, Dennis Williams, with a saucepan while he was sleeping on a sofa in February 2024. She then confronted him in the kitchen with a knife, which he took from her, before dragging him back and biting his leg. She also damaged his van's windscreen and headlight after discovering messages on his phone from his mother and sister, which she had previously forbidden. Police investigations revealed a prior incident in 2022 where she hit another former partner with a saucepan.
Pleaded guilty to wounding. Suffers from emotionally unstable personality and ADHD. Judge noted that while serious harm was caused, immediate imprisonment would harm her children.
Sources: walesupdates.uk

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