Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 28 verdicts at Cardiff Crown Court (Cardiff). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Ahmet Cenaj

Possession with intent to supply class B drugs

June 14, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Ahmet Cenaj was stopped by police in Newport on October 14, 2024, while driving a Mercedes. The boot contained 950g of cannabis, £445 in cash, and two mobile phones. The phones revealed messages about purchasing and selling up to 7kg of cannabis in kilo quantities, as well as videos of him possessing, weighing, and packaging the drug.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class B drugs and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs. Spent 137 days on curfew. Albanian national with previous good character.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Ergys Nika

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis

June 14, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Ergys Nika was observed entering a flat empty-handed and leaving with a large bag containing cannabis. He was found in possession of 29kg of cannabis, 197 grip seal bags of cocaine weighing 58.5g, and £37,500 in cash. Mobile phones seized from him contained messages related to drug supply.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, and possession of criminal property. Wished to return to Albania upon release. Albanian national with previous good character.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jetmir Nika

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis

June 14, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Jetmir Nika was present in the flat during the police search and was found in possession of a disposable vape containing seven grip seal bags of cocaine. The flat search uncovered 29kg of cannabis, 197 grip seal bags of cocaine weighing 58.5g, £37,500 in cash, and three mobile phones with messages relating to drug supply.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, and possession of criminal property. Expressed a desire to turn away from a criminal lifestyle. Albanian national with previous good character.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Karl Legg

Burglary

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Karl Legg, 39, targeted several convenience stores in Cardiff between May 5 and 10, 2025. He stole hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol by reaching behind counters, often with an associate distracting staff. Incidents included stealing £198 worth of alcohol from a Co-op in Pontcanna, £250 from another Co-op in Danescourt, £182 from a Premier Store in Canton where he pushed a shopkeeper to the floor leaving her crying, £97 worth of meat from a Spar store, and £320 worth of alcohol from a Tesco Express after breaking in, causing £2,950 in damage to glass.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of burglary and one count of theft from a shop. Has over 100 prior offences, including 78 related to thefts. Mitigating factors include a traumatic childhood, placement in care at age 11, loss of his mother, diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and struggles with the absence of his wife and children.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Craig Peacock

Dangerous Driving

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for three years and seven months

Craig Peacock, 35, was driving a Peugeot 307 under the influence of drugs on April 11, when he was spotted speeding at 50mph in a 30mph zone in Cwmbran. He ignored police signals to stop and accelerated away, reaching speeds of up to 120mph on the A4042, overtaking vehicles dangerously. He lost control near the Crow's Nest pub, crashing into a lamppost at 80mph and narrowly missing pedestrians. He fled the scene but was detained, tested positive for cocaine and cannabis, and refused to provide a blood sample due to injuries.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drug driving, and failing to provide a specimen. Had numerous previous convictions for driving offences. Judge Rhys Rowlands noted that the defendant narrowly missed a group of pedestrians and that it could have resulted in a fatal or serious injury collision.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Luke Mattan

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 15 years and eight months imprisonment

Luke Mattan, 36, of Cardiff, was involved in a conspiracy to supply class A drugs and was arrested in his pants. He benefited from £764,000 in illicit gains.

Sentenced for conspiracy to supply class A drugs and ordered to pay back a fraction of £764,000 in gains.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Cody Price

Arranging the commission of a child sex offence

June 7, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, plus restraining order, sex offender notification requirements for seven years, and disqualified from driving for 12 months

Cody Price, 19, contacted a 13-year-old girl via Snapchat and asked her to perform oral sex on him, despite knowing her age. He arranged to meet her, intending to take her to a secluded area, but fled when he noticed her friends hiding nearby. Additionally, he was involved in burglaries, including stealing a Toyota Yaris on August 10, 2024, which was later found damaged, and another burglary on November 10, 2024, where a Volkswagen Golf, a PlayStation 5, an Xbox, and samurai swords were taken. He was also caught on CCTV smashing a window at his home while in possession of a machete.

Found guilty of arranging the commission of a child sex offence after a trial; pleaded guilty to theft, burglary, aggravated vehicle taking, driving without a licence or insurance, allowing himself to be carried in a stolen vehicle, using threatening words or behaviour, and possession of a bladed article. Mitigation noted he was immature and easily led, and he has been offered a job in roofing upon release.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Thomas Pithers

Burglary

June 7, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Thomas Pithers, 31, broke into the home of a woman and her daughter in Butetown, Cardiff on May 5, while they were asleep. He entered through the patio and kitchen doors, stealing a mountain bike worth £400, two laptops, a handbag containing a Louis Vuitton purse worth £300, and headphones. The victims woke to find the doors open and felt deeply traumatised, with the woman reporting shattered sense of safety, increased anxiety, disrupted sleep due to her epilepsy, and fear for their lives. Pithers was identified through CCTV footage after a bank card was used, and a tracker on the headphones led police to his address in Adamsdown, where the stolen bike was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has 48 previous convictions. In mitigation, his significant drug addiction and traumatic childhood were mentioned, along with his history of depression, anxiety, and time spent in prison. Judge Lucy Crowther noted his lack of regard for the victims' safety and right to feel secure in their home.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Clayton Kennedy

Sexual abuse of a child

June 5, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Clayton Kennedy sexually abused a teenage girl by exposing himself to her and masturbating in her presence until he ejaculated. He pressured her incessantly through messages to perform oral sex on him, attempted to place her hand on his penis, and sent her lurid images of himself. He also tried to bribe her by offering to buy her a new mobile phone and give her money. The abuse occurred over a period, leaving the victim feeling anxious, causing her to stop attending school, lose friends, and require counselling and antidepressants.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury. No remorse shown. Spent 75 days on remand and was working in prison. Described as a family man who had been employed and supported his ill mother.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Nathaniel Cummings

Dangerous Driving, Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine, and Possessing Criminal Property

June 5, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment and a 1-year driving ban

On June 12, 2024, in Barry, Nathaniel Cummings was stopped by police for a routine check while driving a BMW 1-series. He deliberately drove the car at officers, narrowly avoiding them, and fled the scene. Following a short pursuit, he stopped in Churchfields, where he and two passengers fled and tried to hide in a nearby hedge. With the assistance of a police helicopter and dog units, all three were located and arrested. A search of the car uncovered over £1,600 in cash stored in the central armrest and 24 sealed bags of cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. DC Pughsley commented that Cummings showed complete disregard for the safety of other road users and officers, and hoped the sentence sends a strong message against such behaviour.

Sources: southwalesargus.co.uk

Scarlett Lee

Possession of a prohibited image of a child

June 3, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Scarlett Lee was found in possession of a folder containing 80 animated images depicting adults engaging in sexual activity with children, which breached her existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order. This occurred on May 11 last year while she was living in support accommodation, where a support worker discovered a sexual message on her phone, leading to the revelation of the images on her computer. She also breached the order by using a different name to access a YouTube account on March 12 this year. Previously, she had been convicted in February last year for possessing prohibited images and was subject to a community order, sex offender notification requirements, and the SHPO.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited image of a child and breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Has three previous convictions for breaching a SHPO and was previously subject to an eight-month suspended prison sentence. Judge noted a persistent interest in child abuse images, no regard for court orders, and little prospect of rehabilitation. Mitigation included mental health issues, autism, bipolar disorder, and family isolation following transition.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Kyle Enos

Supplying a regulated substance

June 3, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Kyle Enos bought a banned industrial chemical, 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP), on the dark web from labs in China and mixed it with other substances to produce illegal and dangerous 'diet pills' in his bedroom in Maesteg. He sold these pills online to customers in the UK and internationally, including Hawaii and Australia, disguising them as vitamins and minerals, and accepted payments including cryptocurrency. Police from Tarian raided his house and found two kilograms of the chemical, a pill press, and packaging materials. This operation occurred shortly after his release from prison for a previous offence.

Pleaded guilty to importing, acquiring or using a regulated substance without licence; supplying a regulated substance to the public without a licence; supplying a regulated poison by a person other than a pharmacist; and five counts of failing to comply with a serious crime prevention order. A discount was applied for his guilty pleas. He had previously served an eight-year sentence for supplying fentanyl.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Lucy Langmead

Misconduct in public office

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Two years and 11 months imprisonment

Lucy Langmead, employed as a police administrator by South Wales Police, accessed sensitive data on the police national computer without authorisation and passed it to her boyfriend Daniel Cozens, a drug dealer, as well as using it for her own morbid curiosity. This included searches on individuals linked to Cozens, such as his associates and family members, and information related to a murder investigation of five-year-old Logan Mwangi in August 2021. She also accessed data on personal acquaintances and conducted searches outside her duties, leading to her arrest in November 2021 after an investigation revealed her actions.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office, 13 counts of securing unauthorised access to computer material, and five counts of unlawful disclosure of personal data. The judge noted it was a gross breach of trust, with no financial benefit but some elevation of status, and that she had done serious harm to policing and the public interest. She was of previous good character and is a single mother of three children.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Daniel Cozens

Conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office

June 3, 2025

Sentence: One year and eight months imprisonment

Daniel Cozens, a convicted drug dealer, received confidential police information from his girlfriend Lucy Langmead, which he passed on to his drug associates to assist in their criminal activities and avoid detection. This included data on individuals like Corey McDonald and Dean Colin Richards. He was also involved in supplying benzodiazepines and pregabalin in exchange for cannabis between 2020 and 2022, with 2.1g of cannabis found during a search of his property.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office, two counts of being concerned in the supply of class C drugs, and possession of class B drugs. He had nine previous convictions for offences including dishonesty, driving matters, and possession with intent to supply cannabis. His defence noted he benefited little from the offending other than enhancing his status in the drug trade and that he was engaging with mental health services and tackling his drug addiction.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Stephen Davies

Intentional Strangulation

June 2, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Stephen Davies, 38, was involved in an altercation with a neighbour near his home in Tonypandy. During the arrest, he became verbally aggressive towards PC Joseph Morgan after being mistakenly called 'David' instead of his real name. He pushed officers, obstructed the arrest, grabbed the officer's arm, and then strangled PC Joseph Morgan by putting his left hand around the officer's neck, causing the officer to lose breath for a few seconds. The incident was captured on police bodycam footage. Davies continued to struggle, was punched by an officer to release his grip, taken to the ground, handcuffed, and arrested. He later made threats against officers in custody.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Had eight previous convictions, including assaulting emergency workers and a section 20 wounding offence, for which he received a suspended sentence that he is now in breach of. The sentence is to be served alongside his current suspended sentence.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Tommy-Lee Carson

Supply of Cocaine and Cannabis

May 24, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Tommy-Lee Carson was involved in an active drug dealing operation advertising cocaine and cannabis for sale. An investigation by Cardiff's organised crime team led to a raid on his home in Barry in February 2025, where drugs with a street value of more than £7,000 and an illegal 'zombie knife' were discovered.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of cannabis resin with intent to supply, and possession of an offensive weapon. With discounts for his guilty pleas, he was sentenced to 45 months in prison and will serve up to half that sentence in custody before being released on licence to serve the remainder in the community.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Megan Hendy

Engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disordered person while being a care worker

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 10-month suspended prison sentence, 30 rehabilitation days, 100 hours of unpaid work, placed on sex offenders' register for 10 years, and a statutory victim surcharge

Megan Hendy, a 28-year-old care worker from Ebbw Vale, formed an inappropriate sexual relationship with a male patient seeking mental health treatment. They exchanged nearly 2,000 text messages, and pictures and videos showed them kissing and engaging in sexual intercourse. This occurred while the patient was on leave from the hospital. Despite receiving warnings about professional boundaries, completing training, and being moved to another ward, the relationship continued. Concerns were raised after they became friends on social media.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. No previous convictions, genuine remorse expressed, and she is the sole carer for her grandfather with cancer.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Corey Gauci

Murder

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

Corey Gauci, 19, stabbed Colin Richards in the thigh during an argument between former couple Noreen O'Driscoll and Christian Morgan, causing fatal damage to the femoral artery and vein. The incident occurred just after 11pm on April 7, 2024, in Ely, Cardiff, involving groups armed with knives. Gauci was part of a group that travelled to the scene, and he left Richards to bleed to death without seeking help. He evaded arrest for three weeks before being apprehended.

Found guilty of murder and violent disorder; pleaded not guilty but was convicted; judge noted the attack was gratuitous and rejected self-defence claim.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

James O'driscoll

Violent disorder and possession of a bladed article

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Four years imprisonment with an extended licence period of one year

James O'Driscoll, 27, was armed with a knife and a balaclava when he arrived at the scene in Ely, Cardiff, on April 7, 2024. He chased Christian Morgan with a machete, shouting threats, and was involved in the violent disorder that escalated from an argument between his sister Noreen O'Driscoll and Morgan. He later evaded arrest and disposed of his clothing to avoid forensic evidence.

Found guilty of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article; was armed with a knife and wore a balaclava; involved in chasing victims and disposing of evidence.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Noreen O'driscoll

Assisting an offender

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Noreen O'Driscoll, 29, initiated the conflict by sending threatening messages and travelling to the scene in Ely, Cardiff, on April 7, 2024, due to jealousy over her ex-partner's new relationship. After the stabbing, she assisted in disposing of knives and other evidence, including hiding them in drains and hedges, to help Corey Gauci evade arrest.

Found guilty of assisting an offender; involved in disposing of weapons and evidence after the murder, knowing it might incriminate Corey Gauci.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Soraya Somersall

Assisting an offender

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Two years and six months imprisonment

Soraya Somersall, 44, drove her car to the scene in Ely, Cardiff, on April 7, 2024, knowing her son James O'Driscoll and Corey Gauci were armed with knives. After the murder, she transported them away from the area and assisted in their escape, allowing them to change clothes and flee Wales, evading capture for three weeks.

Found guilty of assisting an offender; drove Corey Gauci and James O'Driscoll away from the scene and helped them evade arrest for three weeks.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Rebecca Ross

Assisting an offender

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment

Rebecca Ross, 44, was present at the scene in Ely, Cardiff, on April 7, 2024, and took a bladed article from the assailants. She worked with Noreen O'Driscoll to dispose of weapons and evidence, including hiding knives in drains and hedges, shortly after the stabbing of Colin Richards.

Found guilty of assisting an offender and having an article with a blade or point; took possession of a bladed article at the scene and helped dispose of evidence.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Christian Morgan

Having an article with a blade or point

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years

Christian Morgan, 36, was involved in an argument with his ex-partner Noreen O'Driscoll and possessed a knife on April 7, 2024, in Ely, Cardiff. He called Colin Richards for support, leading to the violent confrontation where Richards was fatally stabbed. Morgan chased and was chased by others, and later disposed of his knife.

Found guilty of having an article with a blade or point; jury could not reach a verdict on violent disorder; subject to rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days and 80 hours unpaid work.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Conor Holt

Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Conor Holt was involved in drug trafficking, as evidenced by a search of his home in January 2025, which uncovered nearly £7,000 in cash, illegal drugs including cocaine, cannabis, and dried mushrooms, as well as paraphernalia for drug distribution. Additionally, £250 was found in his vehicle. The investigation began after the arrests of two other individuals.

Sentenced for multiple offences including possession with intent to supply. Detective Inspector Ian Jones commented on the organised nature of drug supply operations.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Joseph Tucker

Possession with intent to supply class B drugs

May 19, 2025

Sentence: 22 months detention in a young offenders' institute

Joseph Tucker, 19, was raided by police at his home in Newport on September 20, 2024, where officers found 1.2kg of amphetamine with a street value between £6,000 and £12,000, 27g of cannabis, £2,000 in cash, a small amount of cocaine for personal use, and a fake Rolex watch. The cash was discovered after he threw it over a wall. He benefited from the drug enterprise by £16,000 but only had assets worth £7,950.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class B drugs, possession of class B drugs, and possession of criminal property. Had one previous conviction for possession with intent to supply amphetamine. Ordered to pay back £8,000 under Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) within 28 days, or face an additional four months imprisonment.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Dale Groves

Causing death by careless driving

May 16, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 250 hours unpaid work, and disqualified from driving for five years

Dale Groves was driving a white Ford Ka and attempted to overtake a convoy of vehicles on Fochriw Road in Merthyr Tydfil. Travelling at an estimated speed of 46 to 50 mph in a 60 mph zone, he collided with Gareth Davies' black Renault Clio as Davies slowed to turn right into the Biffa Waste Management site on April 13, 2023. The crash caused Davies' death, and Groves called emergency services multiple times afterward.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving. The defendant feels awful about the incident and has two children. Judge Daniel Williams noted the profound impact on the victim's family and community.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Daniel Symmons

Dangerous Driving

July 4, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment and a 23-month driving ban

Daniel Symmons engaged in a high-speed chase in Llantrisant and Tonyrefail on 28 April, where he threw a can of cider, a spanner, and a bottle of unknown liquid at a police car, pushed a fridge from his van towards the vehicle, and reverse-rammed the police car, injuring an officer. He abandoned the van and attempted to flee on foot before being apprehended with public assistance.

Christopher Heaney

Conspiracy to supply heroin

February 6, 2024

Sentence: 9 years and 5 months imprisonment

Christopher Heaney was a member of an organised crime gang involved in a £7m heroin conspiracy. The gang, based in Liverpool, supplied heroin across the UK. Heaney distributed the drugs and was part of the group brought down after the arrest of Steven Creasey in Scotland on May 12, 2022. Raids in 2022 uncovered heroin, cocaine, adulterants, opium, cannabis, and other items at properties in Cardiff, Liverpool, Scotland, and Northumberland.

Ordered to pay £42,229 under Proceeds of Crime Act within three months or face an additional 18 months imprisonment. He benefited £125,876 from the offending.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

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