Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 621 verdicts at Cardiff Crown Court (Cardiff). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 27 cases

Nathan Bougossa

Attempted robbery and assault by beating *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Nathan Bougossa grabbed a woman from behind in Cardiff city centre on November 14, 2025, near the Marriott hotel in Hayes Bridge Road, attempting to steal her backpack containing brownies. He squeezed her for five seconds before she escaped. He then punched a man in the face in an unprovoked attack on Canal Street. CCTV footage led to his arrest on November 16. In custody, he admitted trying to kill a woman during a robbery.

Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and assault by beating. Has 38 previous convictions for offences including offences against the person, theft, and failing to comply with community orders. Was suffering a mental health episode at the time.

28 Apr 2026

Alexander Creqama

Cannabis production *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Alexander Creqama, 23, from Albania, entered the UK illegally on the back of a lorry from Spain. He was found tending to a cannabis farm at a property in Ystradgynlais, Wales, on March 23, 2026, after police executed a drugs warrant. The house had five rooms dedicated to growing 249 cannabis plants (mature and seedlings) using hydroponic equipment, with a potential yield of 6.5kg to 19.5kg, wholesale value up to £98,000, or up to £214,000 if broken down. There had been one previous harvest, indicated by cuttings, and electricity was bypassed. He was the sole occupant, had been there for a year, claimed he was forced to look after the plants, and received £5,000 per harvest (25% of sales value).

Pleaded guilty to cannabis production. No previous convictions. Recorder Greg Bull KC noted the defendant must have been aware of the scale of the operation. In mitigation, described as young and immature, made poor decisions, entered UK illegally from Albania, unable to work legitimately, learning English in prison.

22 Apr 2026

Jaydan Iles

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

30 months detention in a young offenders' institute, suspended for two years

On February 22, 2026, Jaydan Iles, 18, of Pilton Vale, Newport, was detained by plain clothes officers in Newport after a strong smell of cannabis was noticed from vehicles including a silver Mercedes and a red Nissan Qashqai. As a passenger, he was searched and found in possession of three mobile phones, one burner phone with messages consistent with the street supply of cocaine and 'text bombs' to customers, £460 in cash, and a Kinder egg plastic container in his underwear containing 17 wraps of cocaine weighing 9.2g in total valued between £740 and £1,120.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug and possession of criminal property. No previous convictions. Ordered to carry out a 10 day rehabilitation activity requirement and 200 hours unpaid work. Aged 18 at the time.

21 Apr 2026

Rhydian Mason

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

14-month prison sentence, suspended for 21 months

Rhydian Mason, 36, of Pontypool, breached his sexual harm prevention order imposed in 2018 by deleting his browsing history, using private and incognito browsers, and downloading and removing chatbot roleplay apps, including Apex Girls. The breaches were discovered during a routine annual sex offender risk assessment by Gwent Police officers at his home last autumn. The offending took place between 8 and 22 October 2025. He has prior convictions for attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity and attempted sexual communication with a child.

Handed 200 hours of unpaid work in the community and a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement. Ordered to pay £150 towards prosecution costs and a £187 victim surcharge. Judge believed there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

20 Apr 2026

Richard Evan Rhys Williams

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On a night in December 2024, Richard Evan Rhys Williams, a 54-year-old Grand National trainer, repeatedly struck 72-year-old Martin Dandridge with a hockey stick during a night-time assault in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, while Dandridge was walking his dog on Williams's land. The attack broke Dandridge's arm, causing ongoing pain in his forearm and lasting physical and mental impact, including feelings of helplessness.

Found guilty by jury of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Recorder Angharad Price described it as an appalling offence and noted that Williams took the law into his own hands instead of waiting for police.

15 Apr 2026

Ryan Thomas

Sexual assault and cyberflashing *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

In April 2022, Ryan Thomas, 33, from Abercarn, Caerphilly, approached a 14-year-old girl and her friend outside Morrison's supermarket in Caerphilly, offered to walk them home, followed them despite refusal, hugged the girl, and kissed her on the lips without consent. While on bail awaiting sentencing, in September 2025, he sent an explicit video of his genitals and sexually explicit messages to another woman, causing her significant distress.

Found guilty of sexual assault; committed cyberflashing while on bail. Judge described his record as 'appalling' and noted an 'ingrained inclination towards sexual offending'. Sentenced to 9 months for sexual assault and 4 months for exposure. Handed a restraining order for 10 years and a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

15 Apr 2026

Samuel Price

Assault by beating *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On January 19, Samuel Price, 28, caused chaos at a home in Merthyr Tydfil by unleashing violence and damage, sparking police action.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, threatening someone with a weapon, assault by beating, and causing a public nuisance.

14 Apr 2026

Jay Jenkins-Lang

Rape *

Sentence

10 years custody and six years on extended licence

In June 2023, Jay Jenkins-Lang, who was facing charges for firearms and offensive weapon offences, absconded from support workers escorting him to Newport Magistrates Court. He fled in a taxi to Cwmbran, where he purchased an air pistol and ammunition. Armed with these weapons, he assaulted and raped a 17-year-old girl. He was arrested hours later in the Cwmbran area, found wearing a stab vest and in possession of the weapon, ammunition, and a knife.

Found guilty of rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an imitation firearm at the time of committing an offence, and doing an act intended to pervert the course of justice. Admitted possession of a bladed article, having an imitation firearm and ammunition in a public place, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and criminal damage. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life and subject to an indefinite restraining order. Attempted to deceive the jury with a forged letter claiming the victim apologised for framing him.

13 Apr 2026

Ravelle Melbourne

Wounding and Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ravelle Melbourne, 32, of Canton, Cardiff, subjected his partner to a campaign of violence including four separate assaults driven by jealousy, leaving her with multiple jaw fractures requiring surgery.

Pleaded guilty to wounding and three counts of ABH.

12 Apr 2026

Joland Giwa

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, heroin, and cocaine *

Sentence

47 months imprisonment

In February 2026, police followed Joland Giwa's vehicle and arrested him at his home on Holly Road, Ty Sign, Risca. A rucksack containing 126g of crack cocaine (street value £13,500), 16.45g of heroin (£1,645), and 7.85g of cocaine (£700), along with £2,040 in cash, was discovered. Giwa, originally from Sierra Leone and a former leading figure in the London gang 'Don't Say Nothing' (DSN), had been relocated to south Wales to sever gang ties but continued criminal activities.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply cocaine, and possession of criminal property. Breached a suspended sentence for affray. Nine previous convictions for 16 offences.

11 Apr 2026

Omed Pirot

Affray *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Omed Pirot, 31, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Pirot was linked to the Blackwood barbers and arrested after leaving hospital for treatment to a fracture to his forehead and eye socket.

Found guilty of affray after trial. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Shahab Husseini

Affray *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Shahab Husseini, 25, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Husseini was arrested at the scene with blood-stained clothing.

Found guilty of affray after trial. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Sadiq Krmani

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Sadiq Krmani, 30, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Krmani was arrested at Kurd Barbers in Newbridge with blood-stained clothing and puncture wounds on his back.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Dilshad Shamo

Conspiring to breach migration laws *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Dilshad Shamo, 43, originally from Iraq, and Ali Khdir organised a large-scale people smuggling network using the Fast Track Car Wash on Pontygwindy Road in Caerphilly as a cover. They arranged the movement of large numbers of migrants, predominantly from Iran, Iraq and Syria, across multiple European countries including Italy, Romania, Croatia, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Austria and France. Migrants were charged thousands of pounds, with an estimated turnover of £1.8 million over six months between October 2022 and April 2023. Methods included shipping from Turkey to Italy, using tourist visas via Belarus and Moldova to Romania, Germany or Austria, concealing people in lorries to Italy and Germany, and transporting via cars or taxis through Bosnia to Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. National Crime Agency raided the premises and recovered hidden mobile phones with evidence of the operation.

Initially denied charges but changed plea after two weeks of evidence. Ordered to serve a minimum of 40 per cent in custody. Judge described the operation as a well-organised and successful travel agency.

10 Apr 2026

Ali Khdir

Conspiring to breach migration laws *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Ali Khdir, 42, originally from Iran, and Dilshad Shamo organised a large-scale people smuggling network using the Fast Track Car Wash on Pontygwindy Road in Caerphilly as a cover. They arranged the movement of large numbers of migrants, predominantly from Iran, Iraq and Syria, across multiple European countries including Italy, Romania, Croatia, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Austria and France. Migrants were charged thousands of pounds, with an estimated turnover of £1.8 million over six months between October 2022 and April 2023. Methods included shipping from Turkey to Italy, using tourist visas via Belarus and Moldova to Romania, Germany or Austria, concealing people in lorries to Italy and Germany, and transporting via cars or taxis through Bosnia to Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. National Crime Agency raided the premises and recovered hidden mobile phones with evidence of the operation.

10 Apr 2026

Alan Karimi

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Alan Karimi, 31, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Karimi was arrested at Kurd Barbers in Newbridge with blood-stained clothing and puncture wounds on his back.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Adnan Mohamad

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Adnan Mohamad, 30, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Mohamad was arrested at Kurd Barbers in Newbridge with blood-stained clothing and puncture wounds on his back.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Baved Hamed

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Baved Hamed, 30, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Hamed was arrested at the scene with blood-stained clothing.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Bryar Muradi

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Bryar Muradi, 30, was part of a group of seven men involved in a daytime brawl in Blackwood High Street on February 2025 to settle a dispute between Kurd Barbers in Newbridge and Marmaris barbers. The fight began inside Marmaris barbers, spilled onto the street, causing traffic standstill and terrifying members of the public, including children and staff in nearby businesses. One man suffered a fractured skull, and weapons were used. Muradi was arrested at the scene with blood-stained clothing.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted collective violence put fear into others.

10 Apr 2026

Christopher Williams

Possession with intent to supply cannabis *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

In January 2026, police searched the home of Christopher Williams in Mountain Ash and discovered several clear bags of cannabis along with weighing scales. High-value items including Nike shoes and Rolex watches were also recovered from the property. Williams sped off in his Volkswagen Golf upon the officers' arrival but returned later and was arrested. Additional expensive footwear was found in his vehicle. The search uncovered a haul of cannabis and luxury items indicative of criminal activity.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis, dangerous driving, and acquiring/using criminal property. Received a two-year driving ban. Third conviction for possession with intent to supply cannabis within the past five years.

10 Apr 2026

Corey Richards

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Corey Richards, 27, of Manor Gate, Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, was involved in supplying cocaine, a class A drug, in the town between January 9, 2024 and October 25, 2024, over a period of nearly ten months.

Pleaded guilty. Recorder Claire Pickthall applied discount for early plea. Ordered forfeiture and destruction of iPhone used in drug supply. Must pay £228 surcharge within six months of release.

10 Apr 2026

Not Stated

Child neglect *

Sentence

8-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months

Children were found pale, weak, and drowsy in a Cardiff property with floors covered in animal faeces, broken glass, empty fridge, and overwhelming smell of urine and faeces. A dead dog, starved over many weeks, lay in the kitchen; it had been dead for about a week. Three cats were left without food but rehomed without serious injuries. Social workers visited over welfare concerns including school absence; police assisted entry and removal. One child had head lice, sores, and was dirty; another wore a soiled nappy. Defendant had moved out but left animals locked inside.

Admitted to three counts of child neglect and two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Remorseful due to traumatic life events including death of brother and losing mother young, leading to social isolation and fragile mental health. Three previous convictions for dissimilar offences. Also given 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement and disqualified from keeping animals for two years. Judge described property as 'quite frankly disgusting'.

8 Apr 2026

Khalis Reynolds

Being concerned in the supply of a class A drug *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Khalis Reynolds was caught openly dealing cocaine to a line of six or seven waiting customers on Commercial Street in Newport at around 1.35pm on Monday, January 26, 2026. Police discovered him supplying pre-ordered deals in broad daylight on a busy street. Analysis of his phone revealed 'text bombs' sent to his customer base and exchanges with clients, including one saved as 'Shaggy'. He was dividing drugs into small street deals and played a significant role in the operation with a third party, aware of its scale. Reynolds had a troubled background, losing his mother at age four and recently his father, who was a drug addict; he was expecting his first child and dealt in exchange for crack cocaine rather than financial gain.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a class A drug. Extensive criminal history with 15 previous convictions for 48 offences. Committed offence while on licence from prior robbery sentence. Time on remand counts towards sentence. Ordered to pay £187 victim surcharge upon release. Judge commented that this is not a productive way to live.

8 Apr 2026

William Jamieson

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

38 months' imprisonment

On October 10, 2023, William Jamieson, 27, of Bron y Wawr, North Cornelly, was stopped by police driving a Ford Fiesta in a dangerous position near junction 10 of the M3 motorway close to Basingstoke, Hampshire. He appeared under the influence of drugs, confirmed by a saliva test positive for cocaine, and was accompanied by his partner. A search of the vehicle revealed a black flick knife and a police-issued stab vest under the driver's seat, 18 wraps of heroin (6.25g) and two wraps of cocaine (0.13g) hidden in a container inside a hoody on the front passenger seat, and a rucksack containing scales and cling film. A subsequent search at his partner's address uncovered an additional 36.23g of heroin in a plastic container, plus 5.11g of cannabis. In total, 42.84g of heroin was seized with a street value of £1,680 to £2,410. Mobile phones seized from Jamieson showed evidence of an active drug supply operation, including videos of him with large quantities of drugs and holding two knives.

Pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug, possession of class A and class B drugs, and possession of a bladed article. Has six previous convictions including similar drug supply offences. Defence highlighted his potential, university background in computer science, constructive use of time in custody, and history of extensive trauma.

8 Apr 2026

Walter Kanhukamwe

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment with extended 3-year licence period

Walter Kanhukamwe, 24, of Ely, Cardiff, watched the victim before crossing the road and stabbing him outside his home with a kitchen knife.

Convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

4 Apr 2026

Kyle Williams

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Kyle Williams, 38, of Hill Crest View, Cwmtillery, directed a cocaine supply network between April 1, 2024 and March 29, 2025, across the Gwent Valleys, using Simon Farr to carry out deliveries. The operation involved selling directly to users over the course of a year.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession with intent to supply cocaine. Had 13 previous convictions spanning 24 offences, none related to drug supply. Developed a £500-a-week cocaine habit and accumulated a significant drug debt. Father-of-three.

3 Apr 2026

Simon Farr

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Simon Farr, 54, of Barker Avenue, Abertillery, acted as a runner for Kyle Williams in a cocaine supply network between April 1, 2024 and March 29, 2025, across the Gwent Valleys, carrying out deliveries on Williams' behalf. Officers recovered swords, machetes, daggers and five firearms from his home, but he was not charged in connection with them.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Played a lesser role as a runner. Had 12 previous convictions covering 26 offences, none related to drug supply, last conviction in 1999. Vulnerable, unemployed, suffered poor health since a 2002 motorbike accident, recently tested for bone marrow cancer.

3 Apr 2026

March 2026 23 cases

Sarah Rees

Being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Sarah Rees, 44, of Elm Drive, Ty Sign, Risca, Jones' girlfriend, was arrested last October on Rembrandt Way in Newport. Linked to the operation of selling heroin and cocaine on the streets of Newport. Ordered to pay statutory victim surcharge.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Of previous good character with no prior record. Described as a fragile individual who fallen from grace after personal problems and recent drug use. Must carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and complete a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement.

31 Mar 2026

Sai Manne

Participation in organised crime group *

Sentence

Not stated

Sai Manne worked for the Rico OCG in drug dealing, was sent to South Wales in February 2025, assaulted by rival gang at 10 Llys Illtyd where his rectum was searched for drugs with a spoon, leading to the revenge murder plot against anyone at that address.

Convicted of participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

31 Mar 2026

Renaldo Baptiste

Participation in organised crime group *

Sentence

Not stated

Renaldo Baptiste, a serving prisoner, played a key role in the Rico OCG by discussing and sourcing firearms and ammunition with Huntley and Gordon in the lead-up to March 9, 2025, laughed at suggestions of 'leg shots only', and sent an excited voice note after learning of Joanne Penney's murder during the revenge ambush at 10 Llys Illtyd.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the Rico OCG. Currently on trial for murder.

31 Mar 2026

Rhys Probert

Possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Rhys Probert, 40, was detained at his home on Prince Street, Newport, last October, where officers found a quarter of a kilogram of heroin worth thousands of pounds. Also admitted possession of a knife in public on Pugsley Street. Sentenced to serve around half of his 45-month sentence behind bars before release on licence. Ordered to pay statutory victim surcharge.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply cocaine, and possession of a knife in public. 44 previous convictions for 132 offences, mostly theft and driving, with one prior for possession of an offensive weapon in 2008. No previous drug trafficking convictions. Father of two.

31 Mar 2026

Molly Cooper

Participation in organised crime group *

Sentence

Not stated

Molly Cooper assisted the Rico OCG in Leicester with drug dealing, had direct contact with the prohibited ammunition used in the March 9, 2025, shooting of Joanne Penney at 10 Llys Illtyd, as evidenced by her DNA on the bullets, and was involved prior to the revenge attack.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the Rico OCG. Charged with acquiring ammunition for a firearm without a certificate; DNA on ammunition used in shooting.

31 Mar 2026

Kristina Ginova

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Kristina Ginova, girlfriend of Joshua Gordon and involved in the Rico OCG drug trafficking, travelled in convoy from Leicester to South Wales on March 9, 2025, took possession of Gordon's phone to create an alibi by visiting McDonald's in Cardiff Gate while the shooting occurred at 10 Llys Illtyd in Talbot Green.

Convicted of murder and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

31 Mar 2026

Joshua Gordon

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Joshua Gordon, leader of the Rico OCG based in Leicester, orchestrated a revenge attack stemming from a clash with rival drug dealers led by Daniel 'Jimmy' Joseph. On March 9, 2025, Gordon travelled from Leicester to South Wales with accomplices, planned the ambush at 10 Llys Illtyd in Talbot Green, and remained in the getaway car during the shooting of Joanne Penney.

Convicted of murder and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

31 Mar 2026

Jordan Mills-Smith

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Jordan Mills-Smith, based in Cardiff and involved in the Rico OCG, joined the planning meeting at his grandmother's home in Bryn Celyn, Llanedeyrn, and accompanied Huntley and Quailey-Dashper to Talbot Green on March 9, 2025, standing next to Huntley during the ambush shooting of Joanne Penney at 10 Llys Illtyd.

Convicted of murder and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

31 Mar 2026

Marcus Huntley

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Marcus Huntley, based in Cardiff and involved in the Rico OCG, participated in planning the revenge attack after humiliations by rival gang. On March 9, 2025, he approached the door of 10 Llys Illtyd in Talbot Green, and fired a single gunshot at close range into Joanne Penney's chest when she opened the door.

Convicted of murder and participating in the activities of an organised crime group. Fired the fatal shot.

31 Mar 2026

Melissa Quailey-Dashper

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Melissa Quailey-Dashper travelled in convoy from Leicester to South Wales on March 9, 2025, participated in planning the revenge attack at Bryn Celyn, and during the ambush at 10 Llys Illtyd in Talbot Green, knocked on the door to lure Joanne Penney before retreating as Huntley shot her.

Convicted of murder and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

31 Mar 2026

Callum Keleher

Participation in organised crime group *

Sentence

Not stated

Callum Keleher was involved with the Rico OCG in South Wales, assaulted Sai Manne over a drugs dispute on March 7, 2025, by punching him and stamping on his head, as filmed on Huntley's phone, contributing to the tensions leading to the revenge attack.

Convicted of participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

31 Mar 2026

Craig Jones

Possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Craig Jones, 40, of Wheeler Street, Newport, was involved in selling heroin and cocaine on the streets of Newport. Arrested last October on Rembrandt Way with 16 wraps of cocaine worth £500 and three wraps of heroin worth £60. Sentenced to serve around half of his 45-month sentence behind bars before release on licence. Ordered to pay statutory victim surcharge.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and possession with intent to supply cocaine. Prior conviction in 2013 for the same offences with 3 years and 6 months sentence. Tackling drug habit while on remand.

31 Mar 2026

Lucas Byrne

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Lucas Byrne, 22, of Clos Holm View, Barry, operated an active drugs line known as the LZ line, supplying cocaine to low-level dealers and street-dealing himself. He evaded detection by repeatedly switching the SIM card between different handsets and sent bulk text messages to up to 50 contacts. Officers identified him through call data, messages on other phones, and social media links. He was arrested on March 22, 2026, carrying £1,670 in cash and an iPhone.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. One-quarter discount applied for guilty plea. Previously served 24 months detention in December 2022 for possession of cocaine with intent to supply and was on licence. Judge warned of seven-year starting point for third offence.

29 Mar 2026

Nicholas Adams

Indecent assault and serious sexual offences *

Sentence

9 years and 6 months imprisonment

Nicholas Adams, 54, of Rhondda Street, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, sexually abused a child under the age of 10 over a prolonged period starting when Adams was a teenager. The offences included rape, forcing the child to perform oral sex, making the victim masturbate him, and on one occasion masturbating the victim causing injury. When the victim tried to tell his parents, he was not believed and the matter went unreported. The victim suffered lasting devastation, turning to drugs, receiving counselling, contemplating suicide, and requiring anti-depressants.

Found guilty at trial of five counts of indecent assault and four counts of committing a serious sexual offence. No previous convictions. Subject to a restraining order for 10 years. Defence argued denial of offences and that he was a teenager at the time of most offending.

29 Mar 2026

Shanice Roderick

Burglary *

Sentence

14 months in prison

On November 11, 2025, Shanice Roderick broke into a property on Fitzhamon Embankment in Riverside, Cardiff, at 12.35pm, returning hours later at 4.15pm with an unknown man. Stolen items included keys, a MacBook, a PlayStation 4, a watch, a pocket knife, clothing, food and wine, valued at £2,500. She was linked via DNA on a drinks carton and headband, and CCTV. On October 31, 2025, she attempted to steal a handbag and boxer shorts worth £233 from John Lewis in Cardiff. On November 15, 2025, she used stolen bank cards from a car break-in at NCP car park on Westgate Street to spend £273 at various locations including a bakery, convenience store, nail salon, charity shop and petrol station, identified via CCTV.

Admitted two counts of burglary, theft from a shop and fraud by false representation. Judge Paul Hobson noted little confidence in compliance with suspended sentence due to history of non-compliance. Five previous convictions, including three for theft. Offences committed to fund cocaine and heroin addiction.

28 Mar 2026

Mark Ball

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Mark Ball, 46, of Thirlmere Place, Newport, ploughed into 84-year-old Charles Sully as he crossed Old Cardiff Road off Cardiff Road in Newport with the help of two walking sticks just before 5pm on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Mr Sully, described as frail, was carried for around five metres on the bonnet of the car before being left with devastating injuries on the ground as Ball reversed at speed and fled the scene. He never regained consciousness and died six days later in hospital. Ball denied being the driver and falsely blamed his father, who confirmed the lie in a statement to police. Ball maintained the false account even after his father's death last year before admitting responsibility. He was found hiding behind a gate in a nearby garden after suspected fleeing during arrest. Nearly crashed again a mile away during escape.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, dangerous driving, causing death by driving an unlicensed vehicle, and causing death by driving while uninsured. Learner and uninsured driver with 39 previous convictions for 90 offences, including taking a vehicle without consent and drink driving. Requires dialysis three times a week due to chronic kidney disease and has suffered with drug abuse problems. Disqualified from driving for three years following release, must pass extended driving test, and pay victim surcharge.

27 Mar 2026

Thomas Serpell

Engaging in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Thomas Serpell targeted a nine-year-old boy with a series of disturbing sexual text messages, asking the boy to be his boyfriend, to kiss him, and if he could see the child naked. He instructed the boy to delete the messages and not tell his mother, later dismissing them as a joke. When questioned by police, he denied sending any messages. The boy was left confused, uncomfortable, scared to go out alone, struggling to eat and sleep, increasingly isolated, and expressing thoughts of not wanting to be here anymore, with concerns about self-harming.

Pleaded guilty. Of previous good character with epilepsy. Judge rejected claim that offence occurred post-seizure and noted defendant minimised behaviour. Also subject to restraining order, Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and sex offender notification requirements, each for 10 years.

27 Mar 2026

Lee Whitfield

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

On February 10, 2026, undercover officers from South Wales Police's serious and organised crime team observed Lee Whitfield engaging in suspicious behaviour during proactive covert patrols in Cardiff, believing they witnessed a drug deal. Subsequent enquiries confirmed that an individual meeting Whitfield possessed crack cocaine. Whitfield was later seen repeatedly entering and exiting a property, suspected of supplying drugs. Upon arrest at the address, searches of the property and his vehicle recovered an iPhone linked to a drugs line, a crack pipe, loose rocks of crack cocaine, digital scales with traces of white powder, and white rocks in clear wrapping.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine. Detective Constable Adam Fenlon commented on the impact of removing drug dealers from the community.

26 Mar 2026

Louis Maxwell

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

6 years in prison

Louis Maxwell, 39, from Newport, was involved in an organised crime group led by Danny Tomlin, responsible for supplying large quantities of cocaine and cannabis to customers in southern Wales. The operation featured cannabis factories in residential properties in Blackwood and Trebanog. Arrested on July 29 and 30, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis.

25 Mar 2026

Kory Preece

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

15 months in prison, suspended for 2 years

Kory Preece, 25, from Caldicot, Monmouthshire, was part of the organised crime group supplying cannabis and other drugs across southern Wales. He changed his plea to guilty during trial on January 21, 2026. The group operated cannabis factories in residential properties in Blackwood and Trebanog, with arrests on July 29 and 30, 2025.

Changed plea to guilty on January 21, 2026, during trial for conspiracy to supply cannabis. Must carry out 180 hours of unpaid work and complete a 10-day rehabilitation activity.

25 Mar 2026

Ryan Battersby

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

6 years in prison

Ryan Battersby, 36, from Newport, was part of an organised crime group supplying wholesale amounts of cocaine and cannabis across southern Wales and southwest England. The group operated sophisticated cannabis factories in Blackwood and Trebanog. He was arrested during warrants on July 29 and 30, 2025.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis at trial.

25 Mar 2026

Danny Tomlin

Conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply cannabis, and cultivation of cannabis *

Sentence

10 years and 10 months in prison

Danny Tomlin, 40, from Wooton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, led an organised crime group responsible for supplying wholesale amounts of Class A drugs, namely cocaine, and Class B drugs, namely cannabis, to a customer base across southern Wales. The operation included two sophisticated cannabis factories in residential properties in Blackwood and Trebanog. He was arrested during warrants executed on July 29 and 30, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply cannabis, and cultivation of cannabis.

25 Mar 2026

David Gorman

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months in prison

David Gorman, 41, from Charfield, South Gloucestershire, was a member of the organised crime group involved in the wholesale supply of cocaine to southern Wales. The operation included cannabis cultivation sites in Blackwood and Trebanog, with arrests occurring on July 29 and 30, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

25 Mar 2026

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