Caernarfon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

January 2026 23 cases

Rees Vincent Pennington

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. No fixed address.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard Mcdonagh

Drink driving *

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.

13 Jan 2026

Aaron Maher

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

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.

9 Jan 2026

Richard Jones

Breach of community order *

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.

7 Jan 2026

Karl Oliver

Sexual assault *

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.

7 Jan 2026

Barry Anthony Cassidy

Selling illicit tobacco *

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.

6 Jan 2026

Frankie Harrison

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

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.

6 Jan 2026

December 2025 25 cases

Zameer Hussain

Criminal Damage *

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.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage.

29 Dec 2025

Gary Williams

Damaging property *

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.

18 Dec 2025

Joshua Capper

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

3 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On February 17, 2024, during a family holiday at a cottage in Rhosgadfan, Gwynedd, Joshua Capper, aged 33, from Larkmount Road, Rhyl, punched his mother Michelle Capper in the face approximately five times after she overheard discussions about a cocaine delivery and threatened to call the police unless it was cancelled. The argument escalated when Capper entered a bedroom, verbally abused his mother, and became out of control. Another relative intervened to pull her away. Mrs Capper sustained swelling and bruising to her face and was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Denbighshire. She reported the incident to police on February 19 after consideration. In his police interview, Capper suggested his mother had caused the injuries herself.

Admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. Judge Nicola Jones presided.

17 Dec 2025

Ryan Potts

Conspiring to produce cannabis *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Ryan Potts conspired to produce cannabis as part of the organised crime group's activities supplying drugs to Denbighshire between July 19 and December 17, 2024. The cannabis in the conspiracy was valued at £64,000-£106,000, uncovered by Operation Scarab.

Involved in cannabis production aspect of the conspiracy.

16 Dec 2025

Nicholas Reynolds

Conspiring to supply cocaine *

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.

16 Dec 2025

Melanie Sandra Kiernan

Conspiring to supply class B drug *

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.

16 Dec 2025

Michael Appleton

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

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.

16 Dec 2025

Jake Thomas Kiernan

Conspiring to supply cocaine *

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.

16 Dec 2025

Jamie John Steele

Conspiring to supply cocaine *

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.

16 Dec 2025

Danielle Steele

Conspiring to supply cocaine *

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.

16 Dec 2025

Clair Rose Essery

Conspiring to supply class B drug *

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.

16 Dec 2025

Clint Woodcock

Conspiring to supply cannabis *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Clint Woodcock conspired to supply cannabis between July 19 and December 17, 2024, in the Denbighshire drugs conspiracy dismantled by Operation Scarab. The cannabis supply was valued at £64,000-£106,000 in the overall plot.

15 days rehabilitation activity and 1-year curfew (9pm-6am) with electronic tagging.

16 Dec 2025

Charlie Thorley

Conspiring to supply cannabis *

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.

16 Dec 2025

Niall Lewis

Intentional Strangulation and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm *

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.

15 Dec 2025

William Hughes

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

On October 16, 2025, at 8.10pm, William Hughes, 53, of Ger y Winllan, Llangefni, deliberately breached a restraining order by approaching Jason Connolly in Lower Park Street, Holyhead. The restraining order, lasting until 2033, prohibited contact following Hughes' conviction for assault, causing criminal damage, and other offences, for which he was jailed for 27 months in May 2023. Hughes, who had learned two hours earlier of his partner's death, confronted Connolly near his house and car, saying 'I bet you're happy now' (referring to the partner's death), threatened to 'burn it all down' pointing to the house and car, and to 'smash Mr Connolly's head in'. Connolly warned him of the restraining order and called the police. Hughes initially denied being in the street. Connolly reported feeling terrified for himself and his family.

Must attend 15 days of rehabilitation activity and 12 days of a drug rehabilitation programme. Pleaded guilty to breaching restraining order. Judge accepted he was grieving the recent death of his partner of 35 years. Has 46 convictions for 176 offences since 1985. Reduced alcohol consumption from 15 cans a day to one or two.

12 Dec 2025

Tony Jones

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

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.

12 Dec 2025

Joshua Maher

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

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

On March 3, 2024, in a campervan in Cardiff following a trip from a birthday party in Plymouth, Joshua Maher, 34, from Penlon, Menai Bridge, strangled his former partner twice during an escalated argument, leaving her struggling to breathe. She escaped to a hotel but they later reunited and returned to North Wales. A month later, she reported the incident to North Wales Police. The victim was diagnosed with PTSD, received counselling and therapy, and described feeling she would die, having never seen such rage. Post-incident, she installed cameras, lives in fear, avoids going out, and has lost clients due to lies spread by Maher. He was convicted of intentional strangulation.

Judge stated society and women in particular would be better protected if rehabilitated. Domestic Abuse Protection Order for five years prohibiting contact with victim. Breaches would result in imprisonment.

11 Dec 2025

Craig Lloyd

Theft, burglary and criminal damage *

Sentence

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

Craig Lloyd, 37, of Greenwood Avenue, Maesgeirchen, Bangor, and Raymond Williams stole a £1,200 blue Yamaha motorbike from Brendan Alford on June 6, 2023, and another scrambler bike from Jack Moore which was hotwired and had Lloyd's DNA on it. They used the bikes to kick in the door of Mr Yummy takeaway in Bangor causing £150 damage, then abandoned the bike and used Lloyd's Volkswagen Golf. On June 6, 2023, at 2.45am, they broke into a tanning studio wearing masks and gloves, stealing the till with £300 cash and tokens. On June 29, 2023, they broke into Gwalia Garage causing £150 damage. Williams bragged online about the activities.

Admitted theft, burglary and causing criminal damage. Judge noted improved behaviour and realistic prospect of rehabilitation. Defence stated offences were of some age, limited offending since, has a child, two jobs and is changing his ways.

11 Dec 2025

Gavin Hughes

Drug driving *

Sentence

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

On May 13, 2025, Gavin Hughes, 43, of Heol y Bryn, Harlech, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa westbound on the A487 towards Maentwrog in the Penrhyndeudraeth area when he lost control, veered off the road, collided with trees, and the car rolled back onto the eastbound lane onto its roof. He managed to exit the vehicle with facial injuries including swelling and was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. Samples showed alcohol below the limit but a high level of cannabis. He claimed something ran out in front of him, but the probation officer noted the substance impaired his control.

Admitted drug driving offence. Very high reading of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol at 9.7 micrograms per 100ml of blood, five times the legal limit. Started smoking cannabis at age 14, currently 3-4 joints a day. Must pay £85 costs and £114 surcharge.

10 Dec 2025

Jamie Andrew Cowell

Assault *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Jamie Andrew Cowell assaulted a female victim at a residential address in Anglesey in the early hours of 8 November 2025, causing facial injuries and significant bleeding. He damaged a television, furniture, and a mirror during the attack and made threats that left the victim in fear for her life. Officers attended the scene following reports of a disturbance.

Admitted to charges of assault, criminal damage, and breaching the terms of a restraining order. Made subject of a 20-year Domestic Abuse Protection Order prohibiting contact with the victim.

5 Dec 2025

Jamie Cowell

Breaching restraining order and assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On November 8, 2025, Jamie Cowell breached a 2020 restraining order by entering his ex-partner's home in Bangor, where he pushed her to the floor, causing a head wound that bled. She grabbed a knife in self-defense after he backed her against the fridge. He had been drinking and damaged her sofa, TV, and mirror. The incident followed a history of abuse during their relationship, which ended in 2020. A neighbour alerted police after she screamed for help.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order, assault causing actual bodily harm, and causing criminal damage. Concurrent 10 months for ABH. No separate penalty for criminal damage. Domestic Violence Protection Order for 20 years.

5 Dec 2025

Ryan Seaman

Attempted burglary *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

Ryan Seaman, 28, and Steven Baker, 32, both of a hostel in Ruabon, Wrexham, knowing they were due to be returned to prison, attempted to steal a car to escape the area on May 30 and 31, 2025. They stole £40 from an unlocked car, keys from a van, and took a car containing a handbag. Police traced the vehicle, leading to their arrest. People were present in houses during the incidents as they went on the run to avoid recall to prison.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted. Drug addiction prior to offending, strong desire to break cycle. Has plastering skills and hopes to work for brother's business. Judge noted no consideration for victims.

3 Dec 2025

Steven Baker

Attempted burglary *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

Steven Baker, 32, and Ryan Seaman, 28, both of a hostel in Ruabon, Wrexham, knowing they were due to be returned to prison, attempted to steal a car to escape the area on May 30 and 31, 2025. They stole £40 from an unlocked car, keys from a van, and took a car containing a handbag. Police traced the vehicle, leading to their arrest. People were present in houses during the incidents as they went on the run to avoid recall to prison.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted. Appalling criminal record but trying to break cycle of offending. Judge noted no consideration for victims.

3 Dec 2025

Gethin Williams

Theft and criminal damage *

Sentence

£120 fine

Gethin Williams stole various items from the Spar store at Glandon Garage in Pwllheli on 11 August 2025. He also damaged an external flat window belonging to Grwp Cynefin Housing Association in Pwllheli on 29 April 2025.

Pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage. Ordered to pay £300 compensation to Grwp Cynefin Housing Association and £28 compensation to the shop. No order for costs.

2 Dec 2025

April Lock

Theft *

Sentence

£120 fine

April Lock stole 200 prescription-strength painkiller Zapain tablets belonging to Caroline Mikuta in Barmouth on 1 July 2025.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and compensation.

2 Dec 2025

November 2025 2 cases

Brian Shortall

Facilitating breach of UK immigration law *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Brian Shortall, a 40-year-old lorry driver from White Church View, Rathfarnam, Dublin, Ireland, drove a Scania Topline HGV from Dublin to Holyhead, arriving at 1.15pm on October 8, 2025. He picked up an Albanian man, Emiljano Cervanaku, in the East Wall area of Dublin, believing him to be a new driver to train. Cervanaku, who had no documents or leave to enter the UK and was in breach of an order preventing entry, was concealed in the cab on the bed during the journey. Shortall did not check the booking, which was for one adult only, assuming his employer would handle it. The HGV was inspected by Border Force at Holyhead, where Cervanaku was discovered.

Admitted an immigration offence. Judge noted it was a one-off offence with no financial gain, unblemished career prior, low risk of re-offending. Defence argued naivety and misplaced trust rather than deliberate intent.

21 Nov 2025

Gareth John Edward Lloyd

Harassment *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Gareth John Edward Lloyd, 54, of no fixed address, visited his former partner's ground floor flat in Bangor on October 26, 2025, at 5.30pm, barely a week after his release from HMP Berwyn on October 20, 2025. This was in breach of a restraining order imposed on January 21, 2025, following earlier assault and stalking offences. He shouted her name outside, and she, fearing for her safety, had a friend call the police. Lloyd claimed she had given him £7 for the bus that morning and he returned for more money, but the victim stated she now lives in constant fear, sitting in the dark and afraid he might kill her one day.

Admitted harassment by breaching a restraining order. New restraining order made lasting until 2035. Judge commented that mixed messages are no excuse and it's his responsibility to stay away.

21 Nov 2025

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Caernarfon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Rees Vincent Pennington

Mark Poh

Lee Rigby

Stephen Lowe

Wesley Rigby

Jamie Smith

Patrik Durac

Anthony Stokes

Bethan Farr

Jason Masefield

Luke Gillard

Adrian Howarth

Carl Ulrich

Christine Dinneen

Christopher Jones

David Matthew Pugh

David Pugh

Richard Mcdonagh

Aaron Maher

Richard Jones

Karl Oliver

Barry Anthony Cassidy

Frankie Harrison

Zameer Hussain

Gary Williams

Joshua Capper

Ryan Potts

Nicholas Reynolds

Melanie Sandra Kiernan

Michael Appleton

Jake Thomas Kiernan

Jamie John Steele

Danielle Steele

Clair Rose Essery

Clint Woodcock

Charlie Thorley

Niall Lewis

William Hughes

Tony Jones

Joshua Maher

Craig Lloyd

Gavin Hughes

Jamie Andrew Cowell

Jamie Cowell

Ryan Seaman

Steven Baker

Gethin Williams

April Lock

Brian Shortall

Gareth John Edward Lloyd

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