Caernarfon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Jordan Jones

Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug

January 28, 2026

Sentence: 2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Jordan Jones, 29, of Stad Cae Rhun, Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, was involved in supplying drugs. Police, acting on intelligence, searched his home on Boxing Day and found a black Adidas rucksack containing snap bags for cocaine, cash, scales, and a Motorola phone. In the house, they discovered a Heinz tomato soup tin with sealed bags for cocaine, totaling 30g of high-purity cocaine worth between £2,361 and £5,059. Additionally, a gold-coloured knuckleduster, a stun device disguised as a mobile phone, and £2,000 in cash from drugs were found. Jones had fallen behind on loan repayments, leading to debt, and made a foolish decision to offend after social use of cannabis and cocaine. He bought the knuckleduster online but never brandished it in public. He regrets his actions and has a daughter and young brother affected.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug, possession of criminal property - cash - and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place. No separate penalty for criminal property or weapons offence. Judge noted expectation of significant financial reward and worrying possession of weapons indicating preparedness to use them if needed.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Leon John Welling

Possessing with intent to supply Class A and B drugs

January 27, 2026

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On 10 July 2025, officers executed a warrant at Leon John Welling's home address on Lower Penrallt Road, Bangor, following concerns about his involvement in drug supply. A quantity of heroin, cocaine, and cannabis was seized. Welling was later arrested when found attempting to sell his phone. He was charged with several counts of possessing with intent to supply Class A and B drugs and possessing Class A and B drugs.

Exploiting the most vulnerable members of the community, targeting recovering drug users. PC Scott Jones commented on the devastating impacts caused for monetary gain.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Liam Owen

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

January 26, 2026

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment suspended for 21 months, 225 hours unpaid work, 90 days alcohol monitoring, 15 days rehabilitation activity, disqualified from driving for 2 years with extended retest, £500 costs, statutory surcharge

On March 1, 2025, in the early hours, 20-year-old retained firefighter Liam Owen, after drinking at a family celebration and meeting friends, collected his car keys and revved the engine despite friends urging him to stop. He drove towards Llyn Tegid with 18-year-old passenger Levi Douglas, who described the driving as too fast, jerky, and subpar for road conditions. Owen lost control on a bend on the A494 near Llanycil, hitting a tree and then a wall. Douglas suffered five spinal fractures, whiplash, bruising to hip and left shoulder, requiring a back brace and lengthy recovery, potentially ending his dream of joining the army. Owen was not wearing a seatbelt and was flung around. Breath test showed 83mg alcohol in breath (limit 35mg) and 129mg in blood (limit 80mg). Owen asked a friend to take him home post-crash before returning to the scene.

No previous convictions. Described as a hard-working young man who learned his lesson. Incident deemed out of character due to immaturity. Lost role in fire service. Judge noted realistic chance of rehabilitation and praised prior act of saving two children from drowning.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Lewis Jones

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

January 23, 2026

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 100 hours unpaid work, 120-day alcohol abstinence monitoring order, 15 days rehabilitation activity

On January 31, 2025, at around 10pm, Benjamin Jones was walking past The Grapes Hotel in Maentwrog near Blaenau Ffestinog when he greeted Dafydd Jones, whom he knew. As he continued walking, he felt contact on his head, leading to a struggle where he wrestled Dafydd to the floor. He then received multiple slaps and was struck approximately 50 times by Dafydd and his brother Lewis using punches and kicks with shod feet. Benjamin escaped to a nearby converted chapel for refuge, where he received painkillers but was advised that an ambulance would take several hours. He called his cousin for a ride and sought hospital treatment the next day, sustaining bruises, swelling, welts, grazes to his left eye, upper lip and back, facial pain for two weeks, difficulty concentrating, and concussion. His hand injuries affected his work as a self-employed window and door fitter and surveyor. The brothers initially denied the assault, claiming they had not met Benjamin that night.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting Benjamin Jones causing actual bodily harm. Judge described the attack as vicious and unprovoked, noting the use of shod feet as a weapon. The victim was lucky not to have his eye socket fractured.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Ricky Pritchard

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

January 23, 2026

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Ricky Pritchard, 31, of Maes Llwyn, Amlwch, turned to dealing cocaine and cannabis resin to counteract gambling debts. On December 27, 2025, police stopped his silver Ford Mondeo on Mona Street in Amlwch after he dropped off items at a container on Amlwch industrial estate. Searches of the car revealed plastic bags with wraps of white powder (cocaine), a lunchbox with green blocks (cannabis resin), two iPhones, and cash. Further searches of his home and the storage container uncovered snap bags, scales, more white powder, and additional cash. The cocaine had a potential street value of £8,000 to £12,700, and the cannabis resin £500 to £900, totaling up to £13,600. Pritchard claimed the drugs were for personal use and made no comment about the container items.

Pleaded guilty. Concurrent 8 months for possession with intent to supply cannabis resin. No separate penalty for criminal property due to uncounted cash. Drugs and paraphernalia forfeited and destroyed. Gambling addiction cited as motive.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Joshua Gilmore

Drink driving and taking vehicle without consent

January 23, 2026

Sentence: 10 months and 14 days imprisonment

On New Year's Eve, Joshua Gilmore, 26, of no fixed address, took a Honda Jazz car without permission from its owner Benjy French on Snowdon Street, Porthmadog. He drove the vehicle while intoxicated and disqualified, leading police to use a stinger to stop him after two hours. Breath tests showed 105 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath initially, later 56 micrograms at the station (legal limit 35). This incident breached a suspended sentence from a 2018 dangerous driving conviction.

Activated 10 months of a previous 21-month suspended sentence for breaching the order. Additional 14 days for taking vehicle without consent, consecutive. 10 days for drink driving, concurrent. Further disqualified from driving for 18 months. No separate penalty for driving without insurance. Judge noted chaotic lifestyle and advised to 'press the reset button on his life'.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Dafydd Jones

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

January 23, 2026

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 100 hours unpaid work, 120-day alcohol abstinence order

On January 31, 2025, at around 10pm, Benjamin Jones was walking past The Grapes Hotel in Maentwrog near Blaenau Ffestiniog when he greeted Dafydd Jones, whom he knew. As he continued walking, he felt contact on his head, leading to a struggle where he wrestled Dafydd to the floor. He then received multiple slaps and was struck approximately 50 times by Dafydd and his brother Lewis using punches and kicks with shod feet. Benjamin escaped to a nearby converted chapel for refuge, where he received painkillers but was advised that an ambulance would take several hours. He called his cousin for a ride and sought hospital treatment the next day, sustaining bruises, swelling, welts, grazes to his left eye, upper lip and back, facial pain for two weeks, difficulty concentrating, and concussion. His hand injuries affected his work as a self-employed window and door fitter and surveyor. The brothers initially denied the assault, claiming they had not met Benjamin that night.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Daniel Carroll

Concealing, disguising, converting, transferring or removing criminal property

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 20 days rehabilitation activity

Daniel Carroll, 33, of Englefield Avenue, Connah's Quay, provided cash to buy drugs, collected proceeds, and used his home for safe storage as part of the North Wales drug supply operation from December 2022 to November 2023.

Carl Joseph Ashmore

Theft

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment

Rees Vincent Pennington, 33, and Carl Joseph Ashmore, 36, both of no fixed address, stole 20 bottles of champagne worth over £850 from the Co-Op on Station Road in Tywyn on six occasions between 7-9 January 2026. Ashmore was charged with three further alcohol thefts from the same store on 20 January 2026.

Admitted multiple counts of theft including three further alcohol thefts. No fixed address.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Adam Hill

Conspiring to supply cocaine

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Adam Hill, 39, of Upper Aston Hall Lane, Hawarden, conspired to supply cocaine as part of the North Wales drug network operating between December 2022 and November 2023.

Frank Jones

Conspiring to supply class A drugs

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Frank Jones, 35, of Rose Mount, Flint, acted as a main downstream supplier in the gang's operation to distribute cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis in North Wales between December 2022 and November 2023.

Jack Harpur

Conspiring to supply class A drugs

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Jack Harpur, 31, of Sandy Lane, Sandycroft, used his home to store cash and supplied smaller amounts of drugs as part of the gang's conspiracy to supply class A drugs in North Wales between December 2022 and November 2023.

Stephen Lowe

Conspiring to supply class A drugs

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Stephen Lowe, 32, of Woodfield Avenue, Flint, participated in the gang's conspiracy to supply class A drugs including cocaine in North Wales from December 2022 to November 2023.

Wesley Rigby

Conspiring to supply class A drugs

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 20 days rehabilitation activity

Wesley Rigby, 21, of Maes Glyndwr, Treuddyn, Mold, was exploited by his father Lee Rigby and acted as a main downstream supplier in the conspiracy to distribute class A drugs including cocaine in North Wales from December 2022 to November 2023.

Son of ringleader Lee Rigby, described by judge as trying to make his father proud by being the best drug dealer.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Mark Poh

Conspiring to supply class A drugs

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Mark Poh, 42, of Charter View, Sandycroft, assisted Lee Rigby by weighing and packaging illegal substances including cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis for local distribution through trusted suppliers as part of the North Wales drug supply conspiracy from December 2022 to November 2023.

Lee Rigby

Conspiring to supply class A drugs

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 16 years and 3 months imprisonment

Lee Rigby, 42, of Station Road, Sandycroft, led a gang conspiring to supply 9kg of cocaine, along with ketamine and cannabis, in North Wales between December 2022 and November 2023. He sourced drugs from upstream suppliers, used relatives and associates for distribution, and laundered proceeds through bank accounts during trips to Thailand, spending on property, boats, and cars. The operation was uncovered via police surveillance and a listening device in a vehicle.

Ringleader described as a 'mean and cruel bully' who exploited family members including his son. Has 11 prior convictions for 15 offences including violence and cockle poaching.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Rees Vincent Pennington

Theft

January 22, 2026

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment

Jamie Smith

Affray

January 21, 2026

Sentence: 18-month community order with 10 days rehabilitation activity and 12-month mental health treatment programme

On March 10, 2023, at The Station pub in Colwyn Bay, Russell Jones threw a glass, prompting Jamie Smith to intervene in defence of another man named Ryan. Smith threw several punches at Jones' head, causing a cut above his eye and leaving him covered in blood. The incident was captured on CCTV at 11pm. Smith, aged 34 from Lon Pwll Clai, Edern, Pwllheli, admitted the affray caused fear. There was a significant delay in proceedings due to his mental health hospitalization for seven months until November 2025.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge accepted initial self-defence but found excessive force used. Significant mental health issues, sectioned since incident, no further offending, extremely remorseful.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Anthony Stokes

Dangerous driving

January 20, 2026

Sentence: 36 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, disqualified from driving for 2.5 years, £295 costs

Shortly before 6pm on May 18, 2025, Anthony Stokes drove a grey SAAB convertible dangerously in the Tywyn area, carrying two passengers. He drove at excessive speeds, dangerously overtaking vehicles, before stopping at a campsite in Tywyn. Following his arrest, he became aggressive and caused significant damage to the back of a police car. He was also found in possession of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without a licence or insurance, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, causing criminal damage to a police car, and possession of cannabis. Inspector Iwan Jones commented on the recklessness that could have caused a serious collision.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Patrik Durac

Breaching deportation order

January 20, 2026

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Patrik Durac, a 27-year-old Czech national, was deported from the UK in 2023 after convictions for supplying Class A drugs and violent disorder. He illegally re-entered the country within months, flaunting his return on social media while wearing a £1,500 Moncler jacket. He attempted to enter via ferry from Ireland to Holyhead, Wales, using the alias Martin Rafael after changing his name by deed poll. On December 6, 2025, Border Force identified him through fingerprints at Holyhead.

Admitted breaching his deportation order. Will be removed from the UK again after serving sentence. Appeared via video link from Berwyn Prison.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Bethan Farr

Being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control causing injury

January 18, 2026

Sentence: 12 month sentence suspended for 12 months, £500 compensation, rehabilitation activity requirements

On August 24, 2025, at Beibio playing park in Holyhead, Bethan Farr's dog, described as a 'pocket bully', was off its lead and attacked an eight-year-old girl who was playing hide and seek. The dog latched onto the girl's hoodie and then her ankle, dragging her around the field for about six minutes, causing deep leg injuries that required two operations and hospital treatment. The incident was captured on CCTV.

Admitted being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control, which caused injury. The dog was ordered to be destroyed.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Jason Masefield

Using abusive or threatening behaviour

January 15, 2026

Sentence: £40 fine, £85 costs, £16 surcharge

Jason Masefield, of 2 Dol Sadler, used abusive or threatening behaviour at the Lidl store on Ffordd Penamser in Porthmadog on 6 December 2025.

Luke Gillard

Breaching sexual harm prevention order

January 15, 2026

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Luke Gillard, 21, of Wirral View, Hawarden, breached a ten-year sexual harm prevention order imposed on August 28, 2024, following prior convictions for three counts of sexual activity with a child. On October 28, 2025, he removed his GPS monitoring tag and discarded it in a public bin to avoid detection. Police found a hidden Samsung phone under his bed with access to Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. He sent messages to children aged 13, 14, and 15, lying about his age, including sexualised communication with a 15-year-old girl between October 12 and 27, 2025.

Concurrent sentences of 16 months for unlawful use of social media, 8 months for breaching notification requirements, and 6 months for sexual communication with a child. Pleaded guilty to four sex offences. Judge noted sexual obsession with teenage girls and ADHD/autism diagnosis.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Adrian Howarth

Child sex offences

January 14, 2026

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Adrian Howarth abused three victims with indecent assault, gross indecency, rape, and cruelty to a child. The offences took place in Flint, Flintshire, during the 1980s and 1990s.

Convicted of ten offences following a trial. Made to register as a sex offender for life and handed lifetime restraining orders to protect all three victims. Showed no remorse.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Carl Ulrich

Wounding

January 13, 2026

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On March 23, 2024, at 9pm, Carl Ulrich and his neighbour Gareth Jones were shouting at each other from different floors of their building on Crescent Close, Wrexham. Ulrich went downstairs, knocked on Jones' door while filming, leading to a confrontation. Initially acting in self-defence, Ulrich used excessive force, punching Jones several times, including while he was on the floor, due to his boxing gym experience. Jones suffered a deep forehead wound, laceration above left eye, dislocated shoulder, and bruises resembling stamp marks on his back. He continues to feel effects two years later.

Pleaded guilty to wounding on the day of trial. Ordered to complete 20 days of rehabilitation activity. Two-year restraining order prohibiting contact with victim.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Christine Dinneen

Careless driving

January 13, 2026

Sentence: £58 fine and 3 penalty points

Christine Dinneen drove without due care and attention in the car park of Tesco in Porthmadog on 14 April 2025, causing damage to a Toyota car.

Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention. Charges of failing to stop and failing to report a road traffic accident were withdrawn. No order for costs.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Christopher Jones

Assault causing actual bodily harm

January 13, 2026

Sentence: 21-month jail term, suspended for 21 months

Christopher Jones, 33, of Garth Road, Bangor, attacked Tomos Morgan Lloyd at the Dolbadarn Hotel in Llanberis on November 22, 2024. The hotel was housing homeless people at the time. Jones invited Lloyd to his room, drank whisky, and became aggressive. When Lloyd tried to leave after feeling uncomfortable, Jones kicked him full force on the right thigh, continued kicking his legs and ribs, punched his face and body, and put him in a headlock causing asphyxia and difficulty breathing. Lloyd later discovered two small wounds on his right ankle resembling cigarette burns, plus bruises on arms, legs, and left eye socket. Police arrested Jones, who gave no comment in interview. The assault led to a decline in Lloyd's mental health, heavy drinking, freezing at sight of similar-looking people, and avoidance of areas where Jones might live.

Admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. Ordered to complete 20 days of rehabilitation activity and 35 sessions of an accredited programme. Genuine remorse shown; struggles with mental health. Defence noted he has turned his life around and understands alcohol issues.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

David Matthew Pugh

Theft

January 13, 2026

Sentence: 18 month community order with rehabilitation activity, 200 hours unpaid work, and alcohol tag for 60 days

David Matthew Pugh, 25, of Llanberis, stole a cement mixer and two wheelbarrows worth £1,600 from a property renovation site in Llanberis being filmed by the BBC's DIY SOS team with Nick Knowles last month. He took the equipment while walking home from a local pub after drinking, pushed it to his home at Llainwen Isaf, and hid it in a garage. The items were recovered within 24 hours thanks to an air tag tracker. The theft caused community outrage.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Defence solicitor noted it was an opportunistic offence committed after drinking at a pub; he was unaware of the DIY SOS connection and is extremely embarrassed. Court noted attempt to conceal evidence as aggravating factor. Must pay £199 costs.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

David Pugh

Theft

January 13, 2026

Sentence: 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 200 hours unpaid work, 60-day alcohol tag, £199 costs

David Pugh stole a cement mixer and two wheelbarrows from the site of a DIY SOS project in Llanberis, Eryri, near Yr Wyddfa, over the weekend of December 6 and 7, 2025. The site was being used for filming an episode of the BBC show DIY SOS, which transforms people's homes. The equipment was reported stolen by North Wales Police, later found and returned to the team. Pugh was tracked down, arrested, and charged with theft.

Richard Mcdonagh

Drink driving

January 13, 2026

Sentence: 22 months driving ban and £120 fine

Richard McDonagh, aged 39, of 38 Pensyflog, Porthmadog, was stopped while driving a Ford Focus on the A497 at Pentrefelin on 17 October 2025. Roadside and police station breath tests showed he had 88 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, more than twice the legal limit of 35 microgrammes.

Also ordered to pay £85 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and £48 victim surcharge.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Aaron Maher

Supply of cocaine and cannabis

January 9, 2026

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 200 hours unpaid work, 12 months electronic monitoring, 20 rehabilitation sessions, 6 months drug rehabilitation programme

Aaron Maher, 30, of Ffordd Tysilio, Menai Bridge, was involved in the supply of cocaine and cannabis for up to six weeks between November 1 and December 11, 2025, as part of the county lines system. He was linked to a phone used for drug supply after CCTV captured him topping it up on November 21, 2025, and cell siting showed usage near his home. The phone sent flare messages to prospective users, including phrases like 'all top stuff' and 'new white in'. Police raided his home, finding white powder, £110 cash, and digital scales. Three electric bikes worth £1,000 each were found, but their ownership is disputed and not considered in sentencing. A separate hearing for forfeiture of bikes and cash is scheduled next week.

Suspended sentence due to realistic prospect of rehabilitation and ability to be managed in community. Pleaded guilty. Remorseful and frank when questioned. Fed own drug habit and was pressurised by others.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Karl Oliver

Sexual assault

January 7, 2026

Sentence: 28 weeks imprisonment

Karl Oliver sexually assaulted a woman in Caernarfon on 20 October 2025. He also admitted stealing alcohol from the Spar store in Caernarfon on 19 October 2025.

Pleaded guilty. Offence committed in a public place whilst under the influence of alcohol and already subject to a community order. Placed on the sex offenders register for seven years.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Richard Jones

Breach of community order

January 7, 2026

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Richard Jones, aged 52, of 3 Maes Teg, Penrhyndeudraeth, breached a community order imposed by Llandudno Magistrates’ Court on 30 April 2025 for driving whilst disqualified by failing to attend an unpaid work appointment on 17 November 2025.

Admitted failing to comply with community order. Must pay £60 costs. Magistrates noted previous convictions and disregard for court orders, justifying a custodial sentence.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Frankie Harrison

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

January 6, 2026

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Frankie Harrison, 30, of Llwyn Elwy, St Asaph, climbed through a window at his ex-partner Kayleigh Rae's home on May 29, 2025, where she was in bed with her new partner Ashley Algieri. Harrison threatened Algieri with a large kitchen knife and repeatedly punched him while he lay in bed, causing a broken nose, fractured eye socket, and bruised jaw. In a separate incident on July 9, 2024, at the Westminster Hotel in Rhyl, Harrison confronted resident Kevin Skelly, pretended to be police, strangled him with one hand while holding scissors in the other, and punched him multiple times, resulting in a fractured eye socket and fractured left cheek bone. Prior threats included messages to Algieri warning he would 'take his teeth out' and 'murder you both' if money was not sent.

Pleaded guilty. Concurrent sentences for two counts of GBH with intent and 18 months for threatening death or serious harm. Five-year restraining order imposed. Mental health issues and remorse noted by defence.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Barry Anthony Cassidy

Selling illicit tobacco

January 6, 2026

Sentence: 12-month community order of 150 hours unpaid work, £2,427.07 costs, £114 victim surcharge

Barry Anthony Cassidy sold illicit tobacco from his home in Holyhead, Anglesey, between March 2023 and June 2024. Evidence from forensic analysis of his mobile phone confirmed the illegal sales, resulting in over £10,000 financial loss through non-payment of duty and harm to legitimate businesses. A warrant was executed at his home, leading to the case brought by Anglesey Trading Standards in partnership with Operation CeCe.

Pleaded guilty in November 2025 to being involved in a fraudulent business and concealing/converting criminal property. Employed as a DWP manager for over 30 years. Expressed remorse but Probation Service doubted the extent of his claimed profits.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Zameer Hussain

Criminal Damage

December 29, 2025

Sentence: £40 fine, £270.74 compensation, £85 costs, £16 surcharge

Zameer Hussain damaged a window at his home address, 16 Maes y Plas, Blaenau Ffestiniog, owned by ADRA housing association, on 26 September 2025.

Gary Williams

Damaging property

December 18, 2025

Sentence: £40 fine and £60 compensation

Gary Williams, a 58-year-old man from Flat 6, Bryntirion, Dolgellau, damaged the walls of a police cell at the custody unit in Caernarfon on 10 November 2025.

Pleaded guilty to damaging the walls of a cell at the custody unit in Caernarfon on 10 November. No order was made for costs.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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