Caernarfon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Daniel Atkinson
Criminal damage
July 31, 2025

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

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

Sentence: 10 months in prison

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

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

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

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

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

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

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

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment

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

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

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

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

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

Sentence: 210 days imprisonment

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

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

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

Sentence: Three years and nine months imprisonment

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

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

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

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

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

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

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

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

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

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

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

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

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

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

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

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

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

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

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

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

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

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

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

Sentence: eight years and nine months in prison

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

Sentence: 8 years and 9 months imprisonment

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

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

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

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

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

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

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

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

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

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

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

Sentence: Four years imprisonment

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

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

Kelly Cavanagh attacked her former partner, Dennis Williams, with a saucepan while he was sleeping on a sofa in February 2024. She then confronted him in the kitchen with a knife, which he took from her, before dragging him back and biting his leg. She also damaged his van's windscreen and headlight after discovering messages on his phone from his mother and sister, which she had previously forbidden. Police investigations revealed a prior incident in 2022 where she hit another former partner with a saucepan.
Pleaded guilty to wounding. Suffers from emotionally unstable personality and ADHD. Judge noted that while serious harm was caused, immediate imprisonment would harm her children.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
James Jones
Possession of a bladed article in a public place
April 24, 2025

Sentence: 10 months in a detention centre

James Jones brandished a knife through a child's bedroom window during a heated argument stemming from ongoing disputes over loud music and parties. The incident occurred on March 31, following a verbal confrontation on March 30, involving Jones and others with Andrew Hamilton. CCTV footage captured Jones pointing the knife at Hamilton through the window and pushing his arm through it, causing Hamilton to feel threatened. Jones was later found hiding near a railway line with the knife.
Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in a public place. Defence lawyer argued the incident was short-lived and threats were made towards him. Judge warned that people who carry knives are at risk of acting impulsively.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
Jason Owen
Grievous Bodily Harm
March 18, 2025

Sentence: two years and three months imprisonment

Jason Owen, in an intoxicated state, banged on doors and forced his way into properties in Holyhead on January 9, 2025. He attacked 75-year-old Brendan Kenny by pushing and punching him in the face in an unprovoked assault, leaving Mr Kenny with a broken nose, broken cheekbone, and dislodged jaw. Witnesses described the attack as vicious and ferocious, and Owen was heard making derogatory remarks.
Admitted wounding the pensioner. Expressed deep remorse due to an emotionally fragile state and alcohol issues, which make him aggressive. The judge described the assault as vicious and noted it shattered the victim's confidence.
Sources: walesonline.co.uk
Gary Wyn Morgan
Assault
February 3, 2025

Sentence: two years imprisonment

On 18 August 2024, Gary Wyn Morgan argued with a man and smashed a plate over his head before leaving. On 22 August 2024, officers attempted to arrest him, during which he became aggressive, punching one officer in the face and spitting at another. While in custody, he punched a custody sergeant in the jaw, causing the sergeant to fall unconscious and require stitches.
Admitted assaulting three emergency workers and a further assault. Chief Inspector Stephen Pawson described his violent behaviour against police officers as disgraceful.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Gethin Jones
Sexual Assault
January 10, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment and a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Gethin Jones approached a woman he did not know on December 18, put his arms around her shoulders, and tried to lead her down a nearby alleyway. He made sexual comments towards her, which made her fear for her safety. He followed her, touched her back, and continued making remarks about her tattoos. The woman ran to a group of people nearby, after which Jones fled the scene.
Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. Acting District Inspector Andrew Davies commented on the victim's bravery and the lasting impact on her safety, supporting the use of the SHPO to prevent future harassment.
Sources: walesonline.co.uk
Dale Broome
Dangerous Driving
January 9, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 4 years and 8 months

Dale Broome drove the wrong way down a dual carriageway, reached speeds of 100mph in 20mph zones, and led police on a pursuit while over twice the legal drink drive limit. His vehicle got stuck in mud, leading to his arrest. The incident occurred on December 9, 2024, in North Wales, and involved dangerous manoeuvres that narrowly avoided serious collisions.
Pleaded guilty to five driving offences. Judge described it as the worst example of dangerous driving without death or serious injury. Was more than twice the drink drive limit.
Sources: walesonline.co.uk
Jaqueline Mwila
Causing death by dangerous driving
December 28, 2024

Sentence: 7 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jaqueline Mwila, 51, from Mount Pleasant, Swansea, attempted to overtake vehicles on the Y Felinheli bypass in April 2024, resulting in a collision that killed 28-year-old Emma Louise Morris at the scene and seriously injured her son Jack and another motorist, Malcolm Williams.
Attempted to overtake on the Y Felinheli bypass, causing a crash that killed Emma Louise Morris and seriously injured two others. She pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Sources: walesonline.co.uk
Roger Brenninkmeyer
Causing death by dangerous driving
December 28, 2024

Sentence: 6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Roger Brenninkmeyer, 60, was driving his BMW at nearly 100mph on a rural road near Pwllheli when it hit an embankment, overturned, and collided with another car, killing 20-year-old Droy Darrock-York. An investigation showed the vehicle was travelling at 99mph in a 20mph zone, with the accelerator fully depressed at impact. Earlier, it had reached 109mph.
Driving at almost 100mph in a 20mph zone, causing death by dangerous driving. He was banned from driving for 11 years and 4 months.
Sources: walesonline.co.uk
James Kiernan
Conspiring to produce cannabis
December 18, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

James Kiernan was involved in a drugs gang attempting to bring cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis to Denbighshire between July 19 and December 17, 2024. The gang was involved in various offences, with approximately 1.3 kilograms of cocaine discovered in an accomplice's home. The operation was uncovered through 'Operation Scarab' by North Wales Police Serious and Organised Crime Unit using covert policing and surveillance.
Must complete 10 days of rehabilitation activity. The judge noted he has an autistic child who needed him and that he is a hospital porter.
Sources: walesupdates.uk
Lance Reynolds
Dangerous driving
December 18, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 15 day rehabilitation activity requirement, 7pm to 7am curfew for 4 months, statutory surcharge

On November 9, 2024, Lance Reynolds, driving a white Royal Mail delivery van, waved to a colleague and made a right turn off Penchwintan Road in Bangor, striking a Honda 125cc motorbike driven by Richard Williams. Mr Williams was thrown off the bike, struck a garden wall, and suffered multiple fractures, resulting in the amputation of his right leg below the knee, spinal surgery, and plates in his right arm. He required months of hospital treatment and has ongoing physical and psychological impacts including PTSD, phantom pain, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
Pleaded guilty at earliest opportunity. No previous convictions. Assessed as low risk of reoffending. Genuine remorse expressed. Judge noted it was a very short period of inattention, not deliberate or prolonged.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
John Michael Smith
Supply of cocaine and cannabis
December 12, 2024

Sentence: 3.5 years imprisonment

John Michael Smith, a 37-year-old man from Kimberley Road, Llandudno Junction, was involved in the supply of Class A and Class B substances, namely cocaine and cannabis. The offences were committed between August 2024 and June 2024. He was arrested at his home on 5 June 2024 and subsequently charged by investigating officers.
Pleaded guilty to the offences. Custodial sentence reflects the seriousness of his offending over a 10-month period.
Sources: dailypost.co.uk
Roger Peter Brenninkmeyer
Causing death by dangerous driving
November 27, 2024

Sentence: Six years and eight months imprisonment

On the afternoon of 4 June 2022, Roger Peter Brenninkmeyer was driving his BMW at speeds up to 109mph on an unclassified road with blind bends at Pentreuchaf near Pwllheli. He lost control of the vehicle, left the road, and collided with a Ford Fusion driven by Droy Darroch-York from Nefyn, resulting in Droy's death at the scene. Brenninkmeyer was seriously injured in the incident and required hospital treatment.
Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Also issued with an 11-year driving disqualification and an extended re-test. Sustained serious injuries in the crash and was hospitalised for several weeks.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
David Roberts
Affray and possession of an offensive weapon
November 20, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 1 month imprisonment

On September 14, 2024, David Roberts, 36, of Y Wern in Wrexham, approached a delivery driver on Wynnstay Avenue while holding an axe and made threats to kill, causing the driver to flee and call the police. Roberts was smashing his own fence and appeared to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Police attempted to arrest him, but he resisted for 40 minutes, shouting from an upstairs window with the axe and a kitchen knife, and self-harming. He was tasered three times before being subdued and treated in hospital. He had a prior suspended sentence for criminal damage and assaulting an emergency worker from June 2024.
Pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon. Received 22 months for affray and 12 months for possession of a weapon, served concurrently, plus a consecutive 3 months for triggered suspended sentence. Will serve half on licence. Mental health issues and drug use contributed to the incident; showed remorse.
Sources: leaderlive.co.uk
Graham Naylor
Arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered
November 18, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On April 13, 2024, Graham Naylor deliberately set fire to recycling boxes in front of Nadeem Ahmed's home on High Street, Bangor, while Ahmed was at a nearby mosque. The fire spread and caused damage to the house, costing £300 in repairs. CCTV footage captured Naylor starting the fire and later returning to throw water on the flames. No one was inside the property at the time. Naylor was arrested and made no comment during his police interview. The incident left Ahmed and his mother feeling scared, nervous, and permanently mentally scarred, with the mother now leaving the house less due to anxiety.
Pleaded guilty to arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. Has 31 previous convictions for 54 offences. Judge noted childhood trauma and addiction issues, hoped for rehabilitation in prison.
Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk
Iain Butterworth
Theft
November 15, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On 25 March 2023, Iain Butterworth trespassed into the Deiniol Centre on Bangor High Street whilst it was closed, breaking the glass doors of an antique shop and stealing a large quantity of jewellery worth around £56,100.
Admitted to theft and criminal damage. Investigating Officer PC Stephanie Owen commented that Butterworth showed no regard for business owners and welcomed the custodial sentence.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Martin Hughes
Drug-driving
November 14, 2024

Sentence: 12-month driving ban, 30 days' rehabilitation activity, £200 fine, £150 court costs, £80 surcharge

On April 23, 2024, at about 7.45am, Martin Hughes, 38, of Ffordd Dulyn, Llandudno, was stopped by police on Rhos-on-Sea promenade for driving too closely to the car in front. Officers detected the smell of cannabis, discovered his driving licence had expired and he had no insurance. He failed a roadside drugs test, and a blood sample showed he was more than four times the legal limit for cannabis.
Pleaded guilty to drug-driving, driving without a licence and insurance. Was serving a suspended 2-year imprisonment sentence from September 2024 at Mold Crown Court for an unrelated offence. Judge Nicola Jones noted no crash, damage or injuries occurred and acknowledged his military service and progress with probation.
Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk
Michael Hanmer
Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity
October 25, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment, half in custody and half on licence, plus 5-year SHPO

Michael Hanmer, 30, from Rhyd Menai, Anglesey, sent messages to a teenage girl aged 13-15 starting before April 23, 2024, asking for sexually explicit images including a picture of her in her bra and a video of her touching herself. He sent her an image of his penis and a video of himself masturbating, which disgusted the victim. He also discussed going on days out and then having a 'naughty time' involving cuddling and kissing. The victim rejected his requests and reported the messages to her school on April 23, 2024, leading to police involvement. Hanmer was arrested and initially denied involvement, claiming his phone was hacked, but later admitted the offences when shown evidence. The victim reported worsened school behaviour, stress, and feeling like it was a nightmare, though supported by family, school, and counselling.
Pleaded guilty to three charges. Psychological report noted mild intellectual disability, autistic traits, and mental health issues. Defence highlighted vulnerability in custody and risk of suicide. Judge took into account pre-sentence report.
Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk
Morgan Edwards
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
October 23, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months' detention

On March 2, 2024, Morgan Edwards, aged 18 at the time, drove at excessive speeds up to 130mph on the A55 and 85mph in a 20mph zone in Bangor, ignoring his friends' requests to slow down. His Volkswagen Golf, modified for increased performance, collided with a BMW emerging from a junction on Ffriddoedd Road and then a wall, hospitalizing friends Dilyn Bayley (broken foot bones, surgery, 5-day hospital stay) and Kieran Owen (complex facial fractures, 5cm forehead wound exposing skull, ongoing dizziness, headaches, missed school). Brian Maher was also in the car. Edwards fled the scene initially but was arrested shortly after. The crash resulted from his deliberate decision to ignore road rules.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Banned from driving for 4 years and 7 months, must pass extended retest. Prior cautions for driving matters. Described as immature and impressionable, suffering from depression.
Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk
Karl Sturrs
Breach of suspended sentence
October 22, 2024

Sentence: £100 fine and costs

Karl Sturrs, 42, of Bro Syr Ifor, Bangor, was initially spared jail on August 15 with a four-month suspended sentence for one-and-a-half years after exhibiting controlling and coercive behaviour towards his former partner Chloe Hunt between January 1 and June 26. He breached the suspended sentence by failing to attend a probation appointment without excuse on September 5.
Breached suspended sentence by missing probation appointment on September 5. Suspended sentence not activated due to employment evidence. Must pay by end of December or face 7 days imprisonment. Judge advised to prioritize appointments.
Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk
Craig Berry
Assault and coercive behaviour
October 21, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Craig Berry committed a series of violent offences against a 37-year-old female victim between October 2024 and March 2025, including assault, intentional strangulation, engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour, theft, and making threats to kill. Officers arrested Berry on 13 March 2025 after the victim reported a serious assault in Denbigh, during which she was bitten to the face and struck to the head. The victim subsequently made further disclosures of verbal and physical abuse by Berry.
Pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Made subject to a five-year restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim and her children.
Sources: walesupdates.uk

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