Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 381 verdicts at Cardiff Crown Court (Cardiff). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2024 5 cases

John Junior Janes

Fraud *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

John Junior Janes, 29, of Wentloog Road, Cardiff, operated as a rogue trader using false company names like Marshalls Drives and Patios Ltd. He targeted eight vulnerable victims, including elderly and disabled individuals, by carrying out substandard home improvement works such as driveways, patios, and gardens at highly inflated prices exceeding £60,000. He used aggressive sales tactics, failed to provide cancellation rights, pressured payments in cash or to third parties, left work incomplete or poorly done, and threatened victims who complained, including one threat to 'smash your house in'. One victim suffered a stroke believed linked to the stress. Upon investigation, he attempted to pervert justice by instructing payments to withdraw complaints.

Convicted of six offences including fraud. Ordered to pay £42,960 compensation by 31 January 2026 and £28,917.50 costs. Will serve half in custody and remainder on licence.

31 Oct 2024

Jonathan Grossett

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jonathan Grossett, 36, was the subject of a warrant at an address in Rhoose, near Barry in Wales, on September 12. Officers entered the property and caught him in the bathroom attempting to flush away several bags of cocaine, which were seen floating in the toilet bowl. Drug supply paraphernalia, empty grip-seal bags, and more than £200 in cash were recovered from the address.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, acquisition/possession of criminal property and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug (cocaine).

29 Oct 2024

Peter David Long

Sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and indecent assault *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Peter David Long committed 19 sexual offences against four girls aged between seven and 14, dating back to the 1970s. The offences included six counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years and 13 counts of indecent assault.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years and 13 counts of indecent assault. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life. Lifetime restraining order for all complainants. One year on licence.

25 Oct 2024

Lauren Jarvis

Engaging in sexual activity with a child aged 15 *

Sentence

12-month prison sentence suspended for 1 year, 15 days rehabilitation work

Lauren Jarvis, 26, a showjumper, willingly participated in the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl during a threesome with her partner Guy Simmonds in January 2024, touching the victim sexually. Afterwards, the pair agreed to keep quiet about it. She was found guilty following a trial.

Willingly took part and touched the victim sexually. Placed on the sex offenders’ register for 10 years and given a restraining order for 5 years. Pre-sentence reports identified vulnerabilities to manipulation due to low intelligence.

1 Oct 2024

Guy Simmonds

Engaging in sexual activity with a child aged 15 *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Guy Simmonds, 37, a horse-riding instructor, had sexual intercourse with both his partner Lauren Jarvis and a 15-year-old girl during a threesome in January 2024. He was the ringleader, self-obsessed and manipulative, and found guilty following a trial.

Branded a 'sexual predator' by Judge Lucy Crowther. Placed on the sex offenders’ register for life, subject to a restraining order and sexual harm prevention order for 15 years. Further 3 years on extended licence.

1 Oct 2024

September 2024 3 cases

Hassan Hassan

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

41 months imprisonment

Hassan Hassan, 20, of Adamsdown, was identified as the sole holder of the 'SPICE' drug line which supplied Class A drugs, including crack cocaine and heroin, to customers. He was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers in London on July 17, 2024, while attempting to hand over the mobile phone central to the police investigation. A forensic examination of his phone by South Wales Police linked him directly to the drug line, showing he sent bulk text messages offering crack cocaine and heroin to hundreds of people at a time. He was one of 25 people arrested in July 2024 by the Cardiff and Vale Organised Crime Team during a month-long crackdown that seized a quarter of a kilogram of crack cocaine and £17,000 in cash, and shut down 21 drug lines.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

18 Sep 2024

Denis Coles

Rape *

Sentence

Two years supervision order and registration on the sex offenders register

In 1977, Denis Coles, then aged 26, raped an 11-year-old girl who was walking home alone from Girl Guides in Cardiff. He approached her, initially asking for the time, before dragging her away and committing the rape. The crime remained unsolved for decades until a 2019 cold case review used DNA evidence from samples taken at the time, matching Coles with a probability of at least one billion. The victim suffered long-term trauma, as detailed in her impact statement, affecting her mental health and childhood.

Deemed mentally unfit for trial; jury found he committed the act in a trial of the facts; judge noted he would have received a substantial custodial sentence if fit to plead; had cautions for burglary in 2008 and theft in 2012.

12 Sep 2024

Paul Atkinson

Fraud *

Sentence

43 months imprisonment

Paul Atkinson, operating through companies like Protecta Home Improvements and MET Construction Ltd, deceived customers by promising building work such as extensions and orangeries, but failed to complete it after receiving deposits totalling £147,500 between September 1, 2019, and July 30, 2022. He used fabricated website content, made excuses for delays, performed substandard work, ignored refund requests, and issued subtle threats to customers who posted negative reviews. Victims suffered financial hardship, emotional distress, and in some cases, considered suicide; one victim had to carry a disabled child over a dug trench in their garden.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of being a trader knowingly or recklessly engaging in a commercial practice, 24 counts of dishonestly making false representation to make gain for himself or another or causing loss to another or exposing another to risk, and one count of carrying on a business of company with intent to defraud creditors or for other fraudulent purpose. Additionally, ordered to pay back £71,000 under Proceeds of Crime Act.

1 Sep 2024

August 2024 1 case

Zackary Williams

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

1 year and 2 months imprisonment

On August 1, 2024, Zackary Williams was reported for driving while intoxicated in Bridgend. He was spotted by police on Cowbridge Road and initiated a dangerous pursuit, reaching speeds of 70mph in a 40mph zone, ignoring red lights, overtaking into oncoming traffic, and attempting to reverse-ram a police car. He struck one vehicle and tried to force another onto the pavement and into a wall. The vehicle had false number plates, and he was subsequently arrested.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving while disqualified, driving without a licence, and assaulting an emergency worker. A police officer noted that Williams showed complete disregard for others and caused significant damage to police vehicles.

22 Aug 2024

July 2024 5 cases

Daniel Harris

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

6 years in a young offender institution

On December 14, 2024, near Ramsey Road in Barry, the victim, a man in his 30s, approached Daniel Harris, 18, of Brynna, believing he was someone else. Harris produced a machete hidden in his trousers and attacked the victim. The victim tried to run, but Harris followed, and after the victim fell, Harris continued the attack before fleeing. The victim required over 20 stitches for a face laceration, suffered a cut to his right shoulder, a ruptured Achilles tendon, and tendon and nerve damage.

Found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent. Known to others as Rambo.

17 Jul 2024

Egle Zilinskaite

Concealment of birth *

Sentence

suspended sentence

Egle Zilinskaite hid the bodies of two full-term babies inside her home in Bridgend after she delivered them alone and without medical support.

Hid the bodies of two full-term babies inside her home in Bridgend after delivering them alone and without medical support.

10 Jul 2024

Sian Price

Drink-driving *

Sentence

£120 fine, £85 costs, £48 surcharge, and banned from driving for three years

Sian Price was caught drink-driving a Vauxhall Corsa on the A4106 at Bridgend on June 21, recording 70 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, which is twice the legal limit.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving.

8 Jul 2024

Chad Robinson-Bishop

Speeding *

Sentence

£100 fine, £40 surcharge, and 3 points on driving licence

Chad Robinson-Bishop was driving a Volkswagen Golf at 39mph on the 30mph Newport Road at Rumney Hill on October 21, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to speeding.

7 Jul 2024

Daniel Symmons

Dangerous Driving *

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.

Found to be under the influence of cocaine during the incident.

4 Jul 2024

June 2024 8 cases

David Price

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

David Price, 51, from Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, acted as a courier for an organised crime group distributing cocaine and cannabis across south Wales, including meetings in Port Talbot and Pyle for exchanging bags and packages. The group was uncovered during Operation Bluebell, with police seizing significant quantities of drugs and cash.

Worked as a courier for the group in Port Talbot and Pyle areas; benefited £30,000 from offending and ordered to pay back £87,340 under Proceeds of Crime Act or face additional nine months imprisonment.

17 Jun 2024

Elon Joseph

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Elon Joseph, 35, from Waunarlwydd, Swansea, assisted Gregory Hardy in the organised crime group's operations, which involved supplying cocaine and cannabis across south Wales. He was seen at the business unit in Gorseinon and met with associates to facilitate drug distribution, as part of Operation Bluebell that uncovered large quantities of drugs and cash.

Worked for Gregory Hardy, frequently visiting the business unit in Gorseinon and meeting with other members of the group in Swansea and Cardiff.

17 Jun 2024

Gregory Hardy

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Gregory Hardy, 35, from Waunarlwydd, Swansea, led an organised crime group that distributed cocaine and cannabis across south Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, and Port Talbot. He had access to a business unit in Gorseinon where drug paraphernalia, including a hydraulic press and empty cocaine wrappings, were seized. The group also set up a cannabis farm in Lampeter with a street value over £500,000.

Headed the Swansea-based organised crime group; benefited £445,564 from offending and ordered to pay back £188,730 under Proceeds of Crime Act or face additional two years and six months imprisonment.

17 Jun 2024

Fation Bardhaj

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

13 years and six months imprisonment

Fation Bardhaj, 40, from Penylan, Cardiff, worked with others to supply cocaine across south Wales as part of an organised crime group. The group was involved in distributing large quantities of cocaine and cannabis, with police seizing 7kg of cocaine and 18kg of cannabis during Operation Bluebell. He was part of the network that operated in Cardiff, Swansea, Port Talbot, and included a cannabis farm in Lampeter valued at over £500,000.

Facilitated the supply of cocaine in Cardiff with customer bases in Swansea and Port Talbot areas.

17 Jun 2024

Abdi Lekaj

Possession and supply of cocaine *

Sentence

14 years and four months imprisonment

Abdi Lekaj, 63, from Roath, Cardiff, was involved in an organised crime group's drug supply network, travelling to London to collect 2 kilograms of cocaine from Mirsad Nerguti. He was arrested en route back to south Wales, with forensic evidence linking the seizure to the group's operations during Operation Bluebell.

Travelled from Cardiff to London to meet Mirsad Nerguti and was arrested while returning to south Wales with 2 kilograms of cocaine.

17 Jun 2024

Bardhok Bardhoj

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Bardhok Bardhoj, 52, from Cilcennin, Ceredigion, was a key figure in an organised crime group supplying cocaine and cannabis in south Wales. He managed the cannabis production at a farm in Lampeter, which had a potential street value of over £500,000, and participated in exchanges of drugs and cash with other members during Operation Bluebell.

Responsible for the maintenance and 'gardening' of cannabis plants at the Lampeter farm, and involved in meetings for exchanging bags and packages.

17 Jun 2024

Klodian Zefi

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Klodian Zefi, 36, from Roath, Cardiff, was involved in an organised crime group that supplied large quantities of cocaine and cannabis across south Wales. Police investigations revealed the group possessed almost £600,000 worth of cocaine and £175,000 worth of cannabis, along with cash and drug paraphernalia during Operation Bluebell.

Worked with others in Cardiff to facilitate the supply of cocaine, with customer bases including Swansea and Port Talbot.

17 Jun 2024

Liam Stimpson

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Liam Stimpson, from Llanrumney, Cardiff, raped and violently assaulted a woman in Cardiff city centre during the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, while celebrating his 24th birthday. The attack occurred underneath the railway bridge bordering Callaghan Square and St Mary Street. CCTV and mobile phone footage captured the incident. The assault continued even as the victim ran away shouting for help. Two witnesses, a bar cleaner and a delivery driver, intervened, and police were called. Stimpson was arrested within half an hour in Caroline Street and has been in custody since.

Denied four offences including rape and grievous bodily harm but was found guilty by a jury. Described as a dangerous individual and an absolute danger to women by Detective Inspector Katherine Barry.

3 Jun 2024

May 2024 4 cases

Noreen O’Driscoll

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Noreen O’Driscoll, 29, from Ely, assisted an offender following the murder of Colin Richards during a violent disturbance in the Heol-Y-Berllan area of Caerau, Cardiff, on April 7, 2024. She had sent threatening and insulting messages to Christian Morgan, a friend of the victim, which contributed to the escalation of events leading to the violence.

Sentenced for assisting an offender.

23 May 2024

James O’Driscoll

Violent disorder *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

James O’Driscoll, 27, of no fixed abode, participated in the violent disorder that led to the murder of Colin Richards in the Heol-Y-Berllan area of Caerau, Cardiff, on April 7, 2024, and possessed a bladed article. The incident stemmed from a disagreement involving his sister Noreen O’Driscoll sending threatening messages to Christian Morgan. O’Driscoll fled with Corey Gauci and was arrested in Stoke-on-Trent on April 27, 2024.

Sentenced for violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.

23 May 2024

Adam John

Rape and sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

7 years and 3 months imprisonment

Adam John, 31, from Pontypridd, committed multiple child sex offences including three counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of rape. The victims demonstrated incredible bravery in reporting the attacks, leading to his conviction.

Found guilty of three counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of rape. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order and restraining orders indefinitely.

21 May 2024

Matthew Cheshire

Grooming *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Matthew Cheshire engaged in predatory and manipulative grooming of who he believed to be a 12-year-old child between August and October 2023. He formed a close friendship, discussing Disney films and complimenting the child's appearance, before introducing sexual elements into the communication. The investigation by South Wales Police's Online Investigation Team and Tarian revealed further sexual communication with another child, who was safeguarded. Cheshire incited the second child to carry out penetrative sexual acts. He was previously unknown to law enforcement.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Issued with a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

2 May 2024

April 2024 5 cases

Kirsty Murphy

Production of Cannabis and Arranging the Retention of Criminal Property *

Sentence

6 months custody suspended for 18 months

Kirsty Murphy, partner of Christopher Brannan, was involved in laundering the proceeds of the Heroin trafficking operation through her bank account. The organised crime group trafficked more than 70 kilograms of Heroin valued at £7,000,000 across the UK. She was also linked to a cannabis grow operation discovered during enforcement actions at the end of 2022.

Pleaded guilty prior to trial.

18 Apr 2024

Kevin Thomson

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin *

Sentence

6 years and 10 months imprisonment

Kevin Thomson acted as a courier in the organised crime group distributing Heroin across the UK. The group handled over 70 kilograms of Heroin valued at £7,000,000 on the street. The investigation involved cross-jurisdictional efforts, with enforcement days at the end of 2022 uncovering drugs and laundering tools.

Pleaded guilty prior to trial.

18 Apr 2024

Christopher Brannan

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin *

Sentence

18 years and 5 months imprisonment

Christopher Brannan, based in Liverpool, was a head of the organised crime group that collected wholesale amounts of Heroin and distributed it across the UK via couriers including Steven Creasey, Kevin Thomson, Christopher Heaney, and Jeffrey Hickson. He laundered the proceeds through his partner Kirsty Murphy's bank account. The group trafficked more than 70 kilograms of Heroin with a street value of £7,000,000. The investigation, Operation Solon, commenced on May 12, 2022.

Pleaded guilty prior to trial.

18 Apr 2024

Steven Creasey

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin *

Sentence

12 years and 7 months imprisonment

Steven Creasey, a Cardiff-based professional courier for the Liverpool-based organised crime group, was arrested on May 12, 2022, by Police Scotland while driving to Fife from Cardiff via Liverpool. A vehicle search revealed 5 kilograms of Heroin and 1 kilogram of adulterant in a hidden compartment, plus a burner phone linking him to the group. The group trafficked over 70 kilograms of Heroin worth £7,000,000.

Pleaded guilty prior to trial. Former police officer and Royal Navy worker acting as a professional courier.

18 Apr 2024

Daniel Mihai Popescu

Attempted murder and stalking *

Sentence

17 years and four months imprisonment

Daniel Mihai Popescu, 29, of no fixed abode, armed himself with a knife and lay in wait for his 29-year-old victim, who was known to him, before launching a savage attack in the middle of Moy Road, Aberfan, Merthyr, on December 5, 2023. He repeatedly stabbed her, causing injuries to her body. Officers were called just before 9.10am, and she was taken to hospital but discharged the next day. Popescu fled the scene and was arrested later that afternoon in the Merthyr area on suspicion of murder. A member of the public bravely assisted the victim after the attack.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder and stalking offences. Detective Inspector James Morris commented on the senseless and sustained act of violence, the victim's bravery, and the intention to kill.

4 Apr 2024

March 2024 13 cases

Lewis Symons

Assault *

Sentence

33 months in prison

Lewis Symons, a 28-year-old from Caerau, Ely in Cardiff, assaulted two different partners in the space of a few months. These were very distressing experiences for both victims.

Guilty verdicts in court. Police Constable Ajmal Abdoolla paid tribute to the victims for coming forward and providing evidence.

28 Mar 2024

Dennis Yarr

Indecent assault *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Dennis Yarr committed historical sexual assaults against three girls under the age of 12 in the Vale of Glamorgan, occurring in the late 1970s and early 1990s. He was working as a bus and taxi driver, gave two of the girls gifts, and told them not to tell anyone. The assaults came to light after one victim reported in 2020, leading to his arrest in Margate, Kent, and the tracing of two more victims. All victims provided statements and evidence at court.

Found guilty after a week-long trial. Showed no remorse and claimed victims were lying. Further one year on licence. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for life and subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

20 Mar 2024

Dejuan Maurice Bell

Drug Trafficking *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Dejuan Maurice Bell trafficked Class A drugs from London to the Bridgend area in South Wales as part of the 'Goldie' county lines operation, which ran from October 19, 2018, to May 23, 2019, supplying 3.29 kilograms of heroin and crack cocaine. He was involved in hands-on dealing to customers.

Trafficked drugs from London to South Wales and controlled dealing to customers.

15 Mar 2024

Caine Jardel Morris-Mcgibbon

Drug Trafficking *

Sentence

11 years and 6 months imprisonment

Caine Jardel Morris-McGibbon, also known as 'Goldie', controlled the 'Goldie' county line operation from London between October 19, 2018, and May 23, 2019, flooding the Bridgend area with 3.29 kilograms of high-quality diamorphine (heroin) and crack cocaine. He directed a network involved in drug supply and money laundering, and trafficked a 16-year-old boy to work in the drug dealing enterprise.

Head of the county line, controlled the 'Goldie' line from South London.

15 Mar 2024

Aisha Mills

Proceeds of Crime Act offences *

Sentence

Community Order

Aisha Mills permitted her premises in South London to be used for storing wholesale quantities of diamorphine (heroin), crack cocaine, cutting agents, and weapons, and facilitated money transfers as part of the 'Goldie' county lines operation, which ran from October 19, 2018, to May 23, 2019, supplying 3.29 kilograms of drugs to Bridgend.

Allowed her premises in South London to store drugs, cutting agents, and weapons, and facilitated money transfers for Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) offences.

15 Mar 2024

Amenye Mwandoje

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, 25 day rehabilitation activity requirement, 160 hours unpaid work

Amenye Mwandoje, 25, of Cranbrook Street, Cathays, was stopped by police in Cardiff on March 15, 2024, while driving a blue Nissan Micra suspected of involvement in drug dealing. A search found £940 in cash and a constantly ringing mobile phone. At Cardiff Bay police station, he attempted to swallow an orange Kinder egg containing eight bags of cocaine. A search of his home revealed a second Kinder egg with 11 bags of cocaine, totaling £600 in value.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Mitigating factors include being a father of two, volunteering at a baptist church, offer of employment, and pending right to remain in the UK application. Judge described him as a foot soldier in the hierarchy of drug dealers.

15 Mar 2024

Menna Louise Thomas

Drug Trafficking *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Menna Louise Thomas permitted her premises in Pencoed to serve as a operational base for the 'Goldie' county lines drug operation, where drugs were prepared and stored prior to distribution to Class A users in and around the Bridgend area. The operation ran from October 19, 2018, to May 23, 2019, involving 3.29 kilograms of heroin and crack cocaine.

Allowed her premises in Pencoed to be used as a base for drug preparation and storage.

15 Mar 2024

Joanne Gordon

Proceeds of Crime Act offences *

Sentence

Community Order

Joanne Gordon permitted her premises in South London to be used for storing wholesale quantities of diamorphine (heroin), crack cocaine, cutting agents, and weapons, and facilitated money transfers as part of the 'Goldie' county lines operation, which ran from October 19, 2018, to May 23, 2019, supplying 3.29 kilograms of drugs to Bridgend.

Allowed her premises in South London to store drugs, cutting agents, and weapons, and facilitated money transfers for Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) offences.

15 Mar 2024

John Hauxwell

Drug Trafficking *

Sentence

2 years suspended sentence

John Hauxwell hired a vehicle that was used by himself and other gang members to transport and deliver Class A drugs from London to the Bridgend area as part of the 'Goldie' county lines operation, active from October 19, 2018, to May 23, 2019, distributing 3.29 kilograms of heroin and crack cocaine.

Hired the vehicle used to deliver Class A drugs.

15 Mar 2024

Tenika Brown

Proceeds of Crime Act offences *

Sentence

Community Order

Tenika Brown allowed her bank account to be used for transferring proceeds from the 'Goldie' county lines drug operation, which supplied 3.29 kilograms of heroin and crack cocaine to the Bridgend area from October 19, 2018, to May 23, 2019.

Facilitated transfers of monies from her account to Morris-McGibbon for Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) offences.

15 Mar 2024

Santana Donegan

Drug Trafficking *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Santana Donegan trafficked Class A drugs from London to the Bridgend area in South Wales as part of the 'Goldie' county lines operation, which ran from October 19, 2018, to May 23, 2019, supplying 3.29 kilograms of heroin and crack cocaine. He was involved in hands-on dealing to customers.

Trafficked drugs from London to South Wales and controlled dealing to customers.

15 Mar 2024

Shaquile Oduleye

Proceeds of Crime Act offences *

Sentence

Community Order

Shaquile Oduleye allowed his bank account to be used for transferring proceeds from the 'Goldie' county lines drug operation, which supplied 3.29 kilograms of heroin and crack cocaine to the Bridgend area from October 19, 2018, to May 23, 2019.

Facilitated transfers of monies from his account to Morris-McGibbon for Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) offences.

15 Mar 2024

Khalid Gadalseed

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

six-month community order, six-month curfew, 12-month driving disqualification

On September 27, 2023, Khalid Gadalseed, 50, was driving a Mercedes Vito taxi in Cardiff city centre with a customer. While turning from Greyfriars Road into Greyfriars Place, he collided with pedestrian Ioan Williams, knocking him to the floor and driving over his leg, causing a broken leg requiring surgery with metal rods, screws, and plates. The victim spent nine days in hospital, used a wheelchair for three months, lost independence, ended his relationship, and suffered ongoing pain and psychological effects.

No previous convictions. Married with two children; sole carer due to wife's severe mental health problems. Recorder Angharad Price noted lapse of concentration led to serious injuries.

6 Mar 2024

February 2024 4 cases

Thomas Love

Assault *

Sentence

7 years and 3 months custodial

On October 9, 2023, just after midnight, Thomas Love, 53, from Trowbridge, Cardiff, seriously assaulted his 'friend' outside Tesco in St Mellons, Cardiff, over 16 minutes, punching the victim 41 times to the head, face and body, kicking him 14 times, and hitting him over the head six times with a speaker. The victim suffered multiple fractures to his face, broken ribs, and a collapsed lung, requiring surgery and a 12-day hospital stay, with lasting physical and psychological effects. Love then assaulted a second victim in a nearby property on Ferntree Drive by punching him to the face and attempting to gouge his eyes, causing cuts and bruising.

Pleaded guilty. Described as a danger to the public by Detective Constable Alex Lloyd. Additional 4 years on licence.

8 Feb 2024

Jeffrey Hickson

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

10 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jeffrey Hickson, 62, of Brewery Street, Blyth, Northumberland, was a member of an organised crime gang involved in a £7m heroin conspiracy distributing the drug for onward supply across the UK. The gang was exposed following the arrest of former police officer Steven Creasey on May 12, 2022, in Scotland, where 5kg of heroin and 1kg of adulterant were found in his vehicle. Investigations revealed other members including Christopher Brannan, 38, and Stephen Hopkins, 59, who collected wholesale heroin in Liverpool, and couriers Heaney, Creasey, Kevin Thomson, 45, and Hickson. Profits were laundered through Kirsty Murphy's bank account. Raids in Cardiff, Liverpool, Scotland, and Northumberland uncovered drugs, jewellery, and equipment.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply heroin. POCA hearing ordered to pay £8,000 within 3 months or serve additional 4 months in default. Benefited £16,706 but assets worth £8,861.

7 Feb 2024

Christopher Heaney

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

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.

6 Feb 2024

Toby Chadwick

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Toby Chadwick was caught with £1,800 in cash, cocaine worth £560, and a mobile phone with references to drug supply while driving in Newport on July 30, 2022. He was also found slumped over the wheel of a car with 10 grams of cocaine between December 8 and 9, 2023. Police stopped his vehicle due to suspicions of drug involvement, and he had prior convictions for trafficking class A drugs.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Has ADHD and OCD, and struggled with custody. The sentence was an extra 10 months added to a previous 30-month sentence.

1 Feb 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Devon Evans

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Devon Evans, 23, of Coronation Crescent, Fochriw, Caerphilly, was involved in supplying cocaine and cannabis. On March 3, 2023, he was arrested at his property in Fochriw in relation to an unconnected matter and found in possession of £1,215 in cash, an iPhone, and 10g of herbal cannabis. Examination of the iPhone revealed evidence of cannabis supply, including a customer requesting half a kilo. In July 2023, he was seen travelling in a stolen car in Brynmawr, which was abandoned after a collision; a phone and bags containing 13.3g of cocaine and 11g of crack cocaine (value under £2,000) were seized from the car. In August 2023, a computer seized during an arrest contained messages to Luke Cable relating to drug supply. Police raids in Bargoed and Caerphilly on February 28, 2023, linked him to the operation with colleagues. A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing determined he benefited £54,487 from offending but had assets of £2,700.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession with intent to supply cannabis and possession of criminal property. In a separate Proceeds of Crime Act hearing, ordered to pay £2,700 within three months or serve an additional four months imprisonment in default.

28 Jan 2024

Carrie Mcguinness

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 years and six months imprisonment

On 15 June last year, Carrie McGuinness killed 39-year-old Steven Davies at his address in Rhydyfelin. A neighbour called South Wales Police concerned for his welfare, and officers discovered his body. The case was investigated by the South Wales Police Major Crime Unit.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

20 Jan 2024

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Law Courts, The, Cardiff CF10 3PG, Cardiff, CF10 3PG, United Kingdom

+442920678730

www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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About Cardiff Crown Court

Cardiff Crown Court, located in Cardiff, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 381 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Cardiff area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Law Courts, The, Cardiff CF10 3PG, CF10 3PG.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +442920678730 or visit the official court website for further information.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Cardiff Crown Court Sentencing Results

John Junior Janes

Jonathan Grossett

Peter David Long

Lauren Jarvis

Guy Simmonds

Hassan Hassan

Denis Coles

Paul Atkinson

Zackary Williams

Daniel Harris

Egle Zilinskaite

Sian Price

Chad Robinson-Bishop

Daniel Symmons

David Price

Elon Joseph

Gregory Hardy

Fation Bardhaj

Abdi Lekaj

Bardhok Bardhoj

Klodian Zefi

Liam Stimpson

Noreen O’Driscoll

James O’Driscoll

Adam John

Matthew Cheshire

Kirsty Murphy

Kevin Thomson

Christopher Brannan

Steven Creasey

Daniel Mihai Popescu

Lewis Symons

Dennis Yarr

Dejuan Maurice Bell

Caine Jardel Morris-Mcgibbon

Aisha Mills

Amenye Mwandoje

Menna Louise Thomas

Joanne Gordon

John Hauxwell

Tenika Brown

Santana Donegan

Shaquile Oduleye

Khalid Gadalseed

Thomas Love

Jeffrey Hickson

Christopher Heaney

Toby Chadwick

Devon Evans

Carrie Mcguinness

About Cardiff Crown Court

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