Caernarfon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

March 2026 12 cases

Christopher Mcgrath

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Christopher McGrath was arrested in December 2025 following a joint investigation between North Wales Police and Merseyside Police into a drug supply operation in Amlwch. Officers seized his phone containing bulk messages advertising cocaine between July and December 2025.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Issued a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

17 Mar 2026

Kyle Jones

Threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

On the night of February 17, 2026, Kyle Jones and another man were spotted in the Abergele Road area of Colwyn Bay passing a large machete between them. Jones approached a group of youths, spoke aggressively to a girl he did not know, and followed the group to Station Road. The youths ran into a nearby shop for safety, but the girl was left outside where Jones pulled out the machete, waved it around, and threatened her, causing her to fear for her life and beg not to be killed. Jones and his accomplice later reappeared at the Prince Madoc Pub, with Jones again waving the knife. Police were alerted via CCTV, and Jones was detained after a struggle, continuing to shout threats.

Pleaded guilty to threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place. Prior convictions for 39 offences, including previous blade threats and possession. Judge noted high risk of reoffending and pattern of carrying knives. Statutory surcharge imposed.

13 Mar 2026

Marc Blythin

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Marc Blythin subjected his former partner to years of abuse, violence, and controlling behaviour. The case proceeded to trial where he was found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour.

Found guilty following a trial. A restraining order was imposed to protect the victim. Sergeant Liam Carr commended the victim's courage and bravery throughout the investigation and court process.

12 Mar 2026

Deividas Plioplys

Animal cruelty *

Sentence

community order including 40 hours unpaid work and rehabilitation; banned from keeping animals for 5 years; £400 prosecution costs; £114 surcharge

Deividas Plioplys punched and kicked a white and male ginger cat called Bully in Pwllheli on 27 August 2025. He also failed to provide parasitic control or adequate nutrition to the cat.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting physical abuse upon a cat and failing to provide parasitic control or adequate nutrition.

12 Mar 2026

Carol Ann Edwards

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

12-month community order, 15 days rehabilitation, £500 fine, £1,000 compensation

Carol Ann Edwards, 38, of Bethesda, traded as 5 Star Aesthetics on Anglesey and used social media to advertise Botox treatments. She injected customers with an unlicensed alternative called Fraxin, which is not authorised for use in the UK. Complaints from customers between April and October 2023 reported lack of effect and poor response from Edwards. She falsely claimed to be a trainee nurse. Two complainants paid for treatments but received the inferior product, leading to fraud charges.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation. Sentencing Judge Timothy Petts noted potential for higher harm despite low monetary loss, mental health issues contributing to poor judgement rather than intent to harm. Compensation higher than treatment cost to reflect victim strain.

11 Mar 2026

Kelly Cavanagh-Williams

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

6 months drug testing and treatment and 6 months GPS trail monitoring

Kelly Cavanagh-Williams, 35, of Llys Talar Pendalar, Caernarfon, breached a restraining order by contacting her former partner Dennis Williams on January 7, 2026. She attended the address of Mr Williams' new partner to inquire about their children, leading to a meeting on a field after school. She attempted to take the children to her address, resulting in an argument with an unknown female outside her house. She sent a Facebook message asking Mr Williams to 'accept' her to enable calling him, and her partner messaged him not to report to social services. Mr Williams did not report it initially, but the defendant admitted the incident to a Probation Service officer, who alerted police. This breach also violated her prior suspended sentence from April 2025 for assaulting Mr Williams with a saucepan while he slept.

Admitted breaching a restraining order. Low level breach, self-reported. Engaging with probation services. Diagnosed with ADHD and EUPD. Prior suspended sentence of 16 months for 18 months for assaulting ex-partner with saucepan in April 2025. Three prior convictions for six offences, including battery in 2022 and wounding and criminal damage in 2025. Restraining order remains in effect. Statutory surcharge imposed. Warned of potential prison for future breaches.

11 Mar 2026

Carl Williams

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

2 years 8 months imprisonment

Carl Williams, 27, from Dinam Road, Caergeiliog, Holyhead, Anglesey, contacted a girl under 16 on Snapchat, despite knowing her age and in breach of a court order restricting his internet use. He sent her lewd and concerning messages, leaving her traumatised. This followed his prior attention from authorities for inciting a young girl to engage in sexual activity, which led to the imposition of restrictions. In June of the previous year, he was discovered using Snapchat in breach of a sexual harm prevention order; phones were seized, and he was released under investigation, but he continued to offend by contacting the victim.

Admitted breaching a risk of sexual harm order and failing to comply with notification requirements of sex offenders register. Early guilty pleas entered. Troubled background and mental health issues noted, but judge deemed immediate custody appropriate due to high risk to children and troubling record of offending. Seven prior convictions for nine offences. Sex offender notification requirement reset to 10 years. 15-year restraining order from contacting the victim.

10 Mar 2026

Ryan Linden Williams

Attempted rape *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Ryan Linden Williams, 37, of Hendre, Corwen, attempted to rape a girl aged under 13. He stopped the attack when asked to do so. The incident details are not further specified in the text.

Ordered to register as a sex offender for life, sexual harm prevention order for 25 years, extended licence period of 4 years. Pleaded not guilty, denied the offence. Previous sexual offence on record. Judge Timothy Petts commented the side of his character was 'very concerning indeed' and only an immediate prison sentence would do.

6 Mar 2026

Gareth Williams

Harassment *

Sentence

22 week jail sentence, suspended for 18 months

Gareth Williams repeatedly threatened to kill a woman in Porthmadog between 3 and 10 January 2026 as part of harassment. He stole groceries worth £55.15 from Tesco in Porthmadog on 18 August 2025, and alcohol, confectionary and food worth £22 from Lidl in Pwllheli on 29 December 2025. He racially aggravatedly harassed Reehan Aqeel and used threatening or abusive behaviour towards Steffan Williams at Tesco in Porthmadog on 5 September 2025. He also assaulted a police officer and obstructed another at Bryn Tyddyn in Pentrefelin on 6 January 2026.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences. Ordered to undertake up to 20 days of rehabilitation activities and pay £122 in compensation plus £85 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. Offences committed while subject to a court order. Magistrates noted offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified due to distress caused to victim and prior convictions, but suspended due to realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

5 Mar 2026

Iwan Jones

Assault on a police officer *

Sentence

12 month community order including 60 days alcohol abstinence and monitoring and up to 15 days rehabilitation activities, plus £50 compensation and £85 costs

On 7 January 2026, Iwan Jones, aged 49, of 27 Yr Eifl, Pwllheli, was drunk and disorderly in Llanbedrog. He assaulted a female police officer and obstructed another police officer.

Pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a female police officer and obstructing another police officer.

4 Mar 2026

Donna Bowdler

Possession of a lock knife *

Sentence

26 week jail sentence, suspended for 12 months

Donna Bowdler was found guilty of possessing a lock knife at Bethania on 31 March 2025. She appeared for sentencing on 3 March 2026.

Must also pay prosecution costs of £600 and a surcharge of £154. Magistrates said the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified but suspended the sentence because there is a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

3 Mar 2026

Ben Hughes

Using threatening or abusive behaviour *

Sentence

£80 fine

Ben Hughes used threatening or abusive behaviour in Abererch on 3 January 2026.

Pleaded guilty. Also ordered to pay £85 costs and £32 surcharge.

3 Mar 2026

February 2026 7 cases

Corey Robert Buckley

Breach of community order *

Sentence

10 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Corey Robert Buckley breached a community order imposed on 13 January 2026 for assaulting a man in a car park in Barmouth on 15 November 2024, by failing to attend an unpaid work appointment on 1 December 2025. The 28-year-old, of 15 Plas Gwyn, Jubilee Road, Barmouth, appeared in court on 23 February 2026.

Admitted breaching a community order by failing to attend an unpaid work appointment. Magistrates revoked the community order and noted a wilful and persistent failure to comply. Must also pay £60 costs.

23 Feb 2026

Oleksandr Baryshnikov

Supply of cocaine and amphetamine *

Sentence

33 months imprisonment for cocaine; 8 months concurrent for amphetamine

Oleksandr Baryshnikov, 49, of Y Castell, Bangor, moved from Ukraine to the UK in his twenties, went through immigration processes, worked in a food processing factory until it closed, then became a self-employed builder. He was injured in a gas explosion, leading to pain and self-medication with controlled drugs. Police raided his Gwynedd home on August 11, 2022, finding 675g of amphetamine worth £6,570 in the freezer. He was arrested the next day, claimed drugs for personal use, but phone messages from June 2 to August 11, 2022, showed involvement in supplying class A (cocaine) and class B (amphetamine) drugs, including requests on credit.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possessing amphetamine with intent to supply. Judge noted significant role and knowledge of operation scale. Failed to comply with prior 2021 community order for producing cannabis. Defence argued low-level supply over limited period due to pain from gas explosion injury leading to self-medication.

13 Feb 2026

Laurence Cadwaladr-Houghton

Assault *

Sentence

6 weeks imprisonment

Laurence Cadwaladr-Houghton assaulted Michael Greatrix in Porthmadog on 23 July 2025. The assault was described as serious, justifying a custodial sentence.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £200 in compensation to the victim. Magistrates stated the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified due to the nature and seriousness of the assault. No order was made for costs.

12 Feb 2026

Colette Evans

Assault *

Sentence

£120 fine

Colette Evans assaulted Sioned Roberts in Pwllheli on 30 July 2025.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £200 compensation to victim, £85 costs to Crown Prosecution Service, £48 victim surcharge. Subject to 12-month restraining order.

12 Feb 2026

Katie Taylor

Owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury and child cruelty *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 6 months suspended for child cruelty, 12-month mental health treatment programme, 20 days rehabilitation activity, 15-year dog ownership ban

Katie Taylor, 40, lived at the same Walton Road address as Gallagher. During the 2024 incident, when the XL Bully dog Tyson attacked a child four times after being released by Gallagher, Taylor intervened by pulling the dangerous dog away from the injured child. The child was taken to a neighbouring house before emergency services arrived and treated for four wounds, undergoing an operation the following day to clean and stitch the injuries.

Pleaded guilty to owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury and child cruelty. Sentences suspended for two years. Pulled the dog away from the child by jumping on it and biting it to force release. Expresses remorse. The court ordered the destruction of Tyson the XL Bully and the defendants’ Pit Bull Terrier, Caesar, and banned her from owning dogs for 15 years.

3 Feb 2026

Morgan Lewis-Williams

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and making indecent images of a child *

Sentence

5 years detention

Morgan Lewis-Williams, from Weston Road, Rhyl, manipulated a 14-year-old girl online into sharing sexualised images and performing sex acts. The victim was 12 or 13 when her mother first noticed a man encouraging sexual messages and meetings, including in Manchester, and reported it to police. Around 18 months later, the mother found the girl on a video call with Lewis-Williams at night and contacted police. Messages exchanged in May 2024 included playing a 'risky game' on 13 May, where he goaded her into 'dirty talk', leading her to send clothed photos, a video in underwear, an intimate photo, and two videos of a sex act, while he knew she was 14 and he was 18. On 19 May, he expressed fear of getting 'done for noncing'. The victim read a statement in court about the lasting impact, and her mother described her as a 'shell of her old self'.

Admitted inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and making indecent images of a child in category A and category C. Has ADHD and traits of autism affecting decision making. Subject to sex offender notification requirements for life, a restraining order for life, and a sexual harm prevention order for 20 years.

3 Feb 2026

Scott Gallagher

Owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury and child cruelty *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Scott Gallagher, 59, from Llandudno Junction, was at a property on Walton Road with his XL Bully dog named Tyson when he released the dog's collar, allowing it to attack a child four times, biting the child's arm. Gallagher did nothing to intervene during the attack. The incident occurred in 2024. The child sustained four wounds, requiring medical treatment and an operation the following day to clean and stitch the injuries. The court also ordered the destruction of Tyson and the defendants' Pit Bull Terrier, Caesar, and banned Gallagher from owning dogs for 15 years.

Pleaded guilty to owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury and child cruelty. Jailed for 22 months for the dog offence and 6 months consecutively for child cruelty. Has a physical disability from being run over by a lorry, developed morphine addiction but weaned off it. Expresses genuine remorse.

3 Feb 2026

January 2026 31 cases

Stephen Jones

Burglary *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

On December 27, 2025, Stephen Jones broke into a family home in Wrexham at 1.15am, wearing the homeowner Matt Phillips' coat and shining a torch in his face. He threatened Mr Phillips, falsely claiming to have a gun, and asked if he knew who he was messing with. A confrontation ensued, captured on mobile phone footage by Mr Phillips' wife who was on the phone to police. The struggle moved to the garage where they fell onto a sofa before Jones fled. The couple's young daughter hid under her bed clutching a teddy bear in terror and later asked if the man would return for their Christmas presents. Jones' crime spree also included breaking into St Christopher’s School, a special needs school in Wrexham, on December 10, 2025, where he stole food, a pupil’s iPad, damaged desks, and left blood at the scene. On December 11, 2025, he broke into a woman’s car, leaving blood spots and stealing diaries and aftershave worth £310.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Concurrent sentences of 12 months for school break-in and 2 months for assaulting Matt Phillips. Little planning involved.

30 Jan 2026

Nico Williams

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Nico Williams, 28, from Vicarage Hill in Rhostyllen, subjected a 13-year-old girl to months of sexual abuse over a five-month period. He first approached the girl outside an Aldi store in Sheffield before travelling to the city multiple times to abuse her. During one 24-hour period, there were 960 phone calls and messages exchanged. He recorded sexual encounters in woodland and made disturbing demands, including asking the child to send videos of herself using the toilet. His crimes came to light when his former girlfriend discovered indecent material on his phone and alerted South Yorkshire Police, who contacted North Wales Police. Officers seized his device and a notebook containing a photograph of the victim and her rose gold iPhone, which he had kept after buying her a replacement. The girl's family described how he manipulated and groomed their daughter, threatening to harm or kill himself.

Admitted sexual activity with a child, meeting a child following sexual grooming, causing the sexual exploitation of a child, and making indecent images across categories A, B and C. Received nine-year sentences for three counts of sexual activity with a child, with two running concurrently, alongside other concurrent terms. Indefinite sex offender notification requirements, sexual harm prevention order, and restraining order imposed. Judge condemned his relentless campaign of grooming and predatory behaviour.

29 Jan 2026

Jordan Jones

Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug *

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.

28 Jan 2026

Leon John Welling

Possessing with intent to supply Class A and B drugs *

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.

27 Jan 2026

Liam Owen

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

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.

26 Jan 2026

Lewis Jones

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

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.

23 Jan 2026

Joshua Gilmore

Drink driving and taking vehicle without consent *

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'.

23 Jan 2026

Ricky Pritchard

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

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.

23 Jan 2026

Dafydd Jones

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

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.

23 Jan 2026

Daniel Carroll

Concealing, disguising, converting, transferring or removing criminal property *

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.

Half-brother of Lee Rigby, funded the drug purchases and stored cash.

22 Jan 2026

Carl Joseph Ashmore

Theft *

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.

22 Jan 2026

Adam Hill

Conspiring to supply cocaine *

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.

Involved in supplying cocaine specifically.

22 Jan 2026

Frank Jones

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

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.

Main downstream supplier for the gang.

22 Jan 2026

Jack Harpur

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

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.

Had a varying role, mainly storing cash and supplying smaller amounts of drugs.

22 Jan 2026

Rees Vincent Pennington

Theft *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment

Admitted multiple counts of theft. No fixed address.

22 Jan 2026

Stephen Lowe

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

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.

Involved in the conspiracy as a downstream member.

22 Jan 2026

Wesley Rigby

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

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.

22 Jan 2026

Lee Rigby

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

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.

22 Jan 2026

Mark Poh

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

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.

Trusted associate of Lee Rigby responsible for weighing and packaging drugs.

22 Jan 2026

Jamie Smith

Affray *

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.

21 Jan 2026

Anthony Stokes

Dangerous driving *

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.

20 Jan 2026

Patrik Durac

Breaching deportation order *

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.

20 Jan 2026

Bethan Farr

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

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.

18 Jan 2026

Jason Masefield

Using abusive or threatening behaviour *

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.

Pleaded guilty to using abusive or threatening behaviour.

15 Jan 2026

Luke Gillard

Breaching sexual harm prevention order *

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.

15 Jan 2026

Adrian Howarth

Child sex offences *

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.

14 Jan 2026

Carl Ulrich

Wounding *

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.

13 Jan 2026

Christine Dinneen

Careless driving *

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.

13 Jan 2026

Christopher Jones

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

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.

13 Jan 2026

David Matthew Pugh

Theft *

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.

13 Jan 2026

David Pugh

Theft *

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.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Aged 25, of Llanberis in Gwynedd.

13 Jan 2026

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Caernarfon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Christopher Mcgrath

Kyle Jones

Marc Blythin

Deividas Plioplys

Carol Ann Edwards

Kelly Cavanagh-Williams

Carl Williams

Ryan Linden Williams

Gareth Williams

Iwan Jones

Donna Bowdler

Ben Hughes

Corey Robert Buckley

Oleksandr Baryshnikov

Laurence Cadwaladr-Houghton

Colette Evans

Katie Taylor

Morgan Lewis-Williams

Scott Gallagher

Stephen Jones

Nico Williams

Jordan Jones

Leon John Welling

Liam Owen

Lewis Jones

Joshua Gilmore

Ricky Pritchard

Dafydd Jones

Daniel Carroll

Carl Joseph Ashmore

Adam Hill

Frank Jones

Jack Harpur

Rees Vincent Pennington

Stephen Lowe

Wesley Rigby

Lee Rigby

Mark Poh

Jamie Smith

Anthony Stokes

Patrik Durac

Bethan Farr

Jason Masefield

Luke Gillard

Adrian Howarth

Carl Ulrich

Christine Dinneen

Christopher Jones

David Matthew Pugh

David Pugh

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