Cardiff Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 44 verdicts at Cardiff Magistrates' Court (Cardiff). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 1 case

Samantha Jones

Theft *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Samantha Jones, 41, of Maesteg, stole goods worth over £380 from Asda and Filco Stores between February and March 2026.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of theft. Given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning her from several local shops.

4 Apr 2026

March 2026 7 cases

Nicky Blackwell

Theft *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

Over a seven-month period between August 2025 and February 2026, Nicky Blackwell carried out thefts from shops across the Maesteg area, stealing goods worth more than £1,500 in total. He targeted Asda in Maesteg on three separate occasions, taking items worth a combined £750. In a further theft from Tesco in Maesteg, Blackwell stole alcohol valued at around £800. He also stole approximately £100 worth of goods from Tesco in Cimla and carried out two incidents at Filco stores – one in Caerau and another in Maesteg – where he took £40 from each through deception.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft, two counts of fraud by false representation and three counts of burglary other than dwelling.

25 Mar 2026

Abdi Faatax

Theft *

Sentence

24 weeks in prison

Abdi Faatax, 41, from St Mellons, committed six thefts from Boots on Countisbury Avenue. On January 23, he was spotted as a suspected shoplifter in the Tesco car park in St Mellons, Cardiff, by PCSOs Grace Looker and Grace Hayman. After confirming he was wanted for the offences, he fled but was chased and found hiding in trees and shrubbery opposite Oakfield Primary School.

Handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from entering the Boots store on Countisbury Avenue.

23 Mar 2026

Michael Sparks

Shoplifting and assault *

Sentence

32 weeks imprisonment

On 1 July 2025, Michael Sparks stole cooked meats worth £7.75 from the Co-op on Colcot Road in Barry. On 2 July 2025, he stole eight cans of Kronenbourg 1664 valued at £11.78 from Home Bargains in Barry. On 25 February 2026, he committed common assault on a man and assault by beating on an NHS security guard acting in the execution of their duties in Cardiff.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker, common assault, and two counts of shoplifting. Ordered to pay £150 in compensation to the NHS security guard, £11.78 to Home Bargains, and £7.75 to Co-op.

14 Mar 2026

Majeda Sikdar

Collecting rent without licence *

Sentence

Fined £293

Majeda Sikdar unlawfully collected rent at a property on Tasker Way in Haverfordwest last April without a licence to manage it.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Total bill of £1,046 including £636 in costs and £117 surcharge.

12 Mar 2026

Stuart Maskell

Collecting rent illegally *

Sentence

£440 fine, £292 in costs and £176 surcharge

Stuart Maskell, a landlord living on Grosmont Way in Newport, was convicted of unlawfully taking rent payments at a property on Sullivan Circle, Newport, last July, at a property he was not licensed to let.

Found guilty in his absence of illegally collecting rent at a property he was not licensed to let.

12 Mar 2026

Shakira Perry

Animal Welfare Act offence *

Sentence

four weeks custody suspended for two years, 10 days rehabilitation activity, nine months alcohol treatment programme

Shakira Perry left two French bulldogs and a tabby cat without food, water, or adequate care in her property in Llanrumney, Cardiff. On March 12, 2025, RSPCA Inspector Sophie Daniels investigated after tape seals were placed on the door on March 10, 2025, to check for abandonment. The cat was found crying and following the inspector, appearing in reasonable condition but with large mammary glands suggesting recent kittens. A tan French bulldog was visible through the window, appearing lean, and later assessments showed prominent ribs. No access to food or water was available inside, and the back door was locked from the inside. Police gained entry, retrieved the thin dogs (one with an odd gait and flea burden), and handed them to RSPCA care where they eagerly ate and drank.

Pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act. Banned from keeping animals for a number of years.

5 Mar 2026

Ryan Rankmore

Theft and assault by beating *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

On February 8, 2026, Ryan Rankmore entered a shop at Welcome Break Services at Cardiff Gate, filled a bag with items including ready meals, alcohol, and Lego sets, and was challenged by staff. He became verbally abusive and aggressive, then assaulted a staff member in the face with a can of Red Bull energy drink while leaving. He was sighted by police, ran off, and jumped into a river to evade arrest. After negotiation involving threats to go further into the water, he was rescued by South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance, and a National Police Air Service helicopter. Upon rescue, he swore at the emergency workers. He was on court bail at the time for two counts of assault by beating from an incident in June 2025.

Pleaded guilty to theft, assault by beating in relation to the February 8 incident, and two counts of assault by beating in relation to a June 2025 incident. Received discount for guilty pleas. Will serve no more than half in custody before release on licence.

1 Mar 2026

February 2026 6 cases

Victoria Taylor

Theft *

Sentence

two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Victoria Taylor, 30, from Barry, repeatedly targeted shops in Barry and Penarth, committing three thefts. Her behaviour involved aggression and threats towards staff, leading to significant distress and financial losses for local businesses.

Found guilty of three thefts. Persistent offending caused distress, disruption and financial losses to local businesses. Described as aggressive and threatening when confronted.

26 Feb 2026

Jason Sultana

Shoplifting *

Sentence

6 weeks in prison

Jason Sultana, 44, of Butetown, pleaded guilty to stealing more than £260 worth of toys from Waterstones and the Entertainer in Cardiff city centre. He was arrested by the Cardiff Bay Neighbourhood Team.

Pleaded guilty to stealing more than £260 worth of toys from Waterstones and the Entertainer.

21 Feb 2026

James White

Shoplifting *

Sentence

6 weeks in prison

James White, 52, of Ely, admitted stealing £220 worth of skincare products from Boots in Central Square, Cardiff. He was arrested by the Cardiff Bay Neighbourhood Team.

Admitted stealing £220 worth of skincare products from Boots in Central Square, Cardiff.

21 Feb 2026

Tyler Roberts

Theft *

Sentence

14 weeks custody

Tyler Roberts targeted three vehicles in NCP car parks on Quay Street and Greyfriars Road over the weekend of February 14 and 15, 2026, stealing a laptop, iPhone, designer sunglasses, cash and jewellery. He was spotted acting suspiciously by a member of the public who took his photograph, which was passed to police. Officers recognised him near Cardiff Castle on February 15 and arrested him with the stolen goods in his possession.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of theft. Made subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from entering any NCP car park in Cardiff city centre for two years.

16 Feb 2026

Nesta Urquhart

Landlord offences (failure to register, license, and provide information) *

Sentence

£1,100 fine, £440 victim surcharge, £440 costs

Nesta Urquhart, a landlady of a property at 29 Norton Road, Penygroes, near Cross Hands, in Carmarthenshire, failed to meet the legal requirements of the Rent Smart Wales scheme. Despite the property being eventually registered in December 2025, she did not complete approved training or obtain a licence to manage the property, and failed to provide required information. This non-compliance was investigated following reports, leading to her prosecution.

Found guilty of failing as a landlord to be registered, failing to be licensed to carry out property management activities and failing to provide information to Rent Smart Wales. Prosecuted by Rent Smart Wales after numerous attempts to seek compliance.

11 Feb 2026

Paul Quinn

Indecent exposure and theft *

Sentence

16 weeks imprisonment

Paul Quinn, 44, exposed his genitals in Cardiff city centre and stole hot food from a Greggs on Queen Street. He was identified by officers from CCTV footage and arrested on Albany Road in Roath on Monday afternoon.

Pleaded guilty to indecent exposure and theft.

10 Feb 2026

January 2026 7 cases

Adrianna Caldarer

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal *

Sentence

Disqualified from keeping animals for 3 years, 120 hours unpaid work, 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £1,000 costs

Adrianna Caldarer caused unnecessary suffering to her black and white cat, Melody, by failing to provide veterinary treatment for a leg injury she was aware of. The injury, likely from an attack by another cat, led to an untreated infection and abscess. Despite multiple visits from RSPCA inspectors and police between April 10 and April 17, 2025, and advice to seek vet care, Caldarer refused access and claimed the cat was fine. Melody was eventually found in a lane behind the property on April 17, 2025, taken to a vet, but died in RSPCA care from infections related to the initial injury. An old healed wound on the hind leg was also self-treated without vet attention, causing weeks of unnecessary pain.

Pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act. Capable of rehabilitation.

30 Jan 2026

Clive Connell

Racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm and distress *

Sentence

8 weeks in prison

On 14th January 2026, Clive Connell directed racial abuse at another person on Merthyr Mawr Road in Bridgend, constituting a hate crime. Neighbourhood policing team responded immediately, arrested him, gathered witness statements, and reviewed CCTV footage. Charges were authorised rapidly, leading to his court appearance on 16th January 2026.

Admitted to racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm and distress. Pleaded guilty.

16 Jan 2026

Jay Roberts

Possessing a blade in a public place *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment (6 months in custody, 6 months on licence)

On December 16, Jay Roberts, 31, from Canton, Cardiff, entered the Asda store at Capital Shopping Park (Leckwith Retail Park), Leckwith Road, with a brown-handled knife tucked into his waistband. Shoppers, including children, observed the knife as he walked through the store. He then proceeded to his car in the car park, where he brandished the weapon by pulling it out, though he made no threats or aggressive actions towards anyone. Frightened witnesses photographed him and alerted police, who arrested him less than an hour later at his flat in Hafod Court, Cowbridge Road East, where the knife was visible on a table. Roberts was suffering from paranoia, believing his WiFi was being hacked and motorists were targeting him. The incident caused significant distress to the public, including a young child who had just exited the store.

Pleaded guilty at first court appearance on December 17. Sentence reduced from 18 months due to early guilty plea. Previous conviction for possessing an offensive weapon in 2008 (aged 14) taken into account. Diagnosed with ADHD and OCD; self-medicated with cannabis leading to paranoia and psychosis. Ordered to pay £187 government surcharge; knife confiscated. No costs imposed.

6 Jan 2026

Karen Jones

Failing to ensure school attendance *

Sentence

12-month community order, £120 fine, nine-month alcohol treatment programme, 15-day rehabilitation activity, £114 surcharge, £150 council fine

Karen Jones, 32, from Willows Avenue, Cardiff, failed to ensure her children's school attendance. Her daughter attended only four times between September 2022 and October 2022, and her son attended 10 out of 108 sessions between April 17, 2023, and July 10, 2023. The son was gaming late into the night and refused to attend school, leading to significant educational loss. Despite interventions by education officers and the school, Jones did not respond. The court heard she struggled to cope as a single mother.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of failing to send her son and daughter to school. Struggling single mother with alcohol problems and lack of support from child's father. Expressed regret and son now attending school.

6 Jan 2026

Aboobida Omar

Assault by beating *

Sentence

12-month community order, 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 100 hours unpaid work, £200 compensation

On November 16, 2025, Aboobida Omar, 26, of Pearl Street, Adamsdown, was ejected from The Philharmonic nightclub in St Mary Street, Cardiff, due to his behaviour after becoming involved in a physical altercation with another person. While being forcibly removed and restrained by door staff up the stairs, he struck a female door staff member in the face with force, causing her to hit the back of her head on a wall. The victim suffered marks to her cheek, a lump to the back of her head, and pain to the right side of her face. Omar was extremely intoxicated and had no recollection of the incident.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. One previous conviction for assaulting an emergency worker. Asylum seeker from Sudan, moved to UK in 2022, traumatic background, taking English lessons, eager for employment, has not drunk alcohol since incident, feels sorry and ashamed.

2 Jan 2026

Sonny Beazer

Dangerous driving, taking a vehicle without consent, possession of cannabis *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £239 costs and victim surcharge, disqualified from driving for 1 year

Sonny Beazer, 18, of Daviot Street, Roath, drove a stolen red Ford Fiesta, taken from a property on April 11, 2026. On April 24, 2026, in Cardiff, he led police on a chase, ignoring blue lights, speeding to 60mph in residential areas, abruptly halting causing emergency braking, turning into Pennsylvania and Lincoln Court, and entering a dead end. He and a passenger fled but he was detained. On November 11, 2026, stopped again, cannabis was found in his vehicle, which he admitted was for personal use.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, taking a vehicle without consent, and possession of cannabis. Has one previous conviction for possession of cannabis. Remorseful, awaiting ADHD diagnosis, working to reduce cannabis intake.

2 Jan 2026

Thomas Treharne

Sending a photograph or film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £250 compensation, sex offender notification requirements, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 7 years

Thomas Treharne, 34, of Commercial Road, Maesteg, Bridgend, met a 16-year-old girl and they became friends, adding each other on social media. After she accepted his Facebook friend request, they communicated on Snapchat. Messages started innocently but became inappropriate. He asked her to 'bend over' in front of him and to 'get her breasts out'. He sent a photo of himself performing a sex act over his clothing and then a video of himself exposing his penis. This caused the victim significant distress, leading to stress, anxiety, sleep issues, self-harm, and cannabis use to cope.

Pleaded guilty. Of previous good character. Poor mental health, lack of social skills, isolation, loneliness, history of bullying, anxiety, depression, witnessed mother's death in 2023, gambling addiction with debts.

2 Jan 2026

December 2025 4 cases

David Wood

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

40 weeks imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 20 days rehabilitation activity requirement, sex offender notification requirements, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years, £85 costs, £154 victim surcharge

David Wood, 69, of Hunter Street, Butetown, Cardiff, was visited by police at his home on September 5, 2024, where an iPad was seized. It contained 12 category A and 4 category B indecent images of children aged 8 to 15, downloaded between 2023 and 2024. He had also distributed the images and made searches for terms like 'lovechild bums' and 'toddler pre teens'. In interview, he claimed the images were not indecent, stated attraction to boys over 14, and believed the children were 15-16 years old, denying knowledge of illegality. The offences occurred after his retirement from working as a teaching assistant at a secondary school, during which he began communicating with individuals in the USA via social media.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing indecent images of children. No previous convictions. Judge noted realistic prospect of rehabilitation due to previous good character but expressed concern over distribution and defendant's comments denying indecency.

31 Dec 2025

Ciaran Bright

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

9 months' imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 14-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 200 hours unpaid work, sex offender notification requirements, sexual harm prevention order for 10 years

Ciaran Bright downloaded eight indecent images of children between April 2 and July 18, 2025, via the Kik platform. The images included two in category A (most serious), two in B, and four in C. His internet searches included terms like 'young gymnast', 'girl cheerleaders', and 'children on leashes'. He was arrested in July 2025 after the platform reported him to police. Bright, aged 30, from Pennsylvania, Pentwyn, worked as a PE coach at Christ the King Catholic primary school in Llanishen, Cardiff, through Sports Xtra Cardiff, involving one-to-one coaching with children aged 4-12.

Pleaded guilty to downloading indecent images of children. No previous convictions. Life had spiralled due to drug use but efforts made to address issues. Supportive family. No evidence of direct abuse of a child.

3 Dec 2025

Lukayan Property Rentals Ltd

Breach of Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations 2007 *

Sentence

£36,000 fine, £3,000 costs, £2,000 victim surcharge

Lukayan Property Rentals Ltd, the letting agent for 85 Tudor Street in Riverside, Cardiff, was sentenced for managing a property in poor repair with cockroach infestation. Inspectors visited in March 2024 and found hazards including defective fire alarm, incomplete fire doors, unsafe escape routes, inadequate kitchen facilities, penetrating damp, defective windows, poor electrical installations, and unprotected gas and electricity meters.

Convicted in absentia of 12 offences. Breached the Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations 2007. Previously prosecuted in March 2025 for similar offences at another property in Cardiff and fined £27,000.

2 Dec 2025

Mohammed Ahad Ali

Breach of Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations 2007 *

Sentence

£5,400 fine, £750 costs, £2,000 victim surcharge

Mohammed Ahad Ali, freeholder of 85 Tudor Street in Riverside, Cardiff, was sentenced for managing a property in poor repair with cockroach infestation. Inspectors visited in March 2024 and found hazards including defective fire alarm, incomplete fire doors, unsafe escape routes, inadequate kitchen facilities, penetrating damp, defective windows, poor electrical installations, and unprotected gas and electricity meters.

Pleaded guilty to six offences. Breached the Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations 2007.

2 Dec 2025

November 2025 1 case

Christopher Storer

Shoplifting *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Christopher Storer raided a Boots shop in Llanrumney, Cardiff, 10 times in one week in October 2025, stealing toiletries worth more than £1,100. He had a previous conviction in March 2025 for dozens of shoplifting incidents across the city.

Discount for guilty plea. Banned from entering any Boots chemist or One Stop shop in Cardiff, as well as the Spar store on Abergele Road, under a community protection notice.

15 Nov 2025

September 2025 1 case

Jason Evans

Public order offence *

Sentence

£40 fine

Jason Evans made a profane comment about PCSO Keith Cooper, calling him a 'horrible c***', while walking in Queen Street, Cardiff, on July 24. This occurred in a public area with members of the public, including small children, and was deemed offensive, alarming, and distressing by the officer.

Pleaded guilty to a public order offence. Had 52 previous offences, with the last court appearance in 2021. The fine was reduced from £60 due to the time since his previous conviction, and additional costs of £85 and a £16 victim services surcharge were imposed.

26 Sep 2025

July 2025 2 cases

Corey Chugg

Causing Actual Bodily Harm and Assault *

Sentence

80 hours of unpaid work, £200 in prosecution costs, £75 in compensation to the victim, £50 in compensation to PC Evans, and a £114 victim services surcharge

Corey Chugg intervened in a road rage incident after his pregnant partner was aggressively confronted by occupants of a van. He climbed into the van and repeatedly punched the passenger, Samuel Turato, causing bumps on his head and a cut to his ear. He then assaulted a female police officer, PC Evans, by brushing off her hand when she tried to intervene. The incident occurred on August 28, 2024, outside Cardiff Central police station in Cathays Park.

Admitted to causing actual bodily harm. Found guilty of assaulting a police officer. Judge noted he was angry and used reckless force. Has previous convictions for actual bodily harm in 2017 and battery in 2013.

5 Jul 2025

Layla Ahmed

Racially-aggravated harassment *

Sentence

£120 fine, £50 compensation, £85 costs, and £48 victim services surcharge

Layla Ahmed attended the University Hospital of Wales on December 8, 2024, with her sister who was experiencing seizures. Frustrated with hospital staff, she became aggressive and directed racially abusive language at a security guard, calling him a 'f***ing Welsh c***' and initially denying it was racist. She was later arrested and admitted the offense.

Pleaded guilty to racially-aggravated harassment. Expressed remorse and frustration due to her sister's medical emergency. First offense, with the judge noting the language included a racial element directed at a security guard performing his duties.

1 Jul 2025

June 2025 2 cases

Ayeshah Behit

Harassment *

Sentence

18-month conditional discharge

Ayeshah Behit and Hiba Ahmed confronted Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones while she was leafletting in Treforest on 26 June 2024 ahead of the general election. They questioned her about her stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, including votes on ceasefire and membership in Labour Friends of Israel. The confrontation escalated with shouting accusations of supporting genocide and murdering babies. They followed the MP and her team, causing her to feel scared and intimidated. They also distributed leaflets calling the MP a 'full-blown supporter of this genocide' and posted similar materials on the Labour office in Pontypridd. A video of the incident was uploaded to social media, manipulated to portray the MP negatively. This led to the MP reducing campaigning and requiring protection officers.

Has a conviction relating to a protest in Cardiff last year. Ordered to pay £650 costs and £26 court surcharge at £20 per month. Judge noted lack of remorse and that views would persist.

2 Jun 2025

Hiba Ahmed

Harassment *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge

Final year architecture student at Cardiff University with no previous convictions. Ordered to pay £650 costs and £26 court surcharge at £20 per month. Judge noted lack of remorse and that views would persist.

2 Jun 2025

January 2025 1 case

Khalid Al Mohammad

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; disqualified from driving for 1 year; 40 day rehabilitation activity requirement; £239 costs and victim surcharge

On October 30, 2024, Khalid Al Mohammad, 23, of Mackintosh Place, Roath, was driving his BMW on the westbound carriageway of the A4232 in Cardiff when he was seen by police tailgating other cars. He refused to stop, accelerating to speeds up to 113mph, continued tailgating without adequate braking distance, exited onto Port Road at 73mph in a 40mph zone, crossed into the eastbound carriageway and bus lane with obstructed view, forcing other road users to take evasive action, reached 94mph on the wrong side towards oncoming traffic and braked sharply twice, then performed a U-turn at a closed quarry entrance where police stopped him. He told officers he was 'rushing for work'.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Lost his job in the 'air car' industry as a result of the offence. Previously provided financial support to his mother and young siblings. Hopes to complete engineering studies.

3 Jan 2025

November 2024 1 case

Gareth Gates

Speeding *

Sentence

6 months driving disqualification

Gareth Gates was caught driving at 62mph in a 50mph zone on the M4 motorway in South Wales.

Judge Murphy noted he had gathered nine points from three separate speeding offences.

1 Nov 2024

September 2024 1 case

Alexander Wilkinson

Section 5 Public Order Offence *

Sentence

Not stated

Alexander Wilkinson, 41, from Birchgrove, Swansea, was arrested for a public order offence during last season’s Cardiff City v Swansea City game at the Cardiff City Stadium. Throughout the game, he was seen to goad, verbally abuse, and gesture towards opposing fans. He also attempted to breakthrough the segregation line between home and away fans.

Pleaded guilty to a Section 5 Public Order Offence. Issued with a five-year Football Banning Order, requiring him not to enter any premises for attending regulated UK football matches, report to police and surrender passport for international matches, and banned from towns or cities where Swansea City or Wales team are playing. Previously subject to a three-year Football Banning Order.

5 Sep 2024

July 2024 3 cases

Daniel Drury

Drug-driving *

Sentence

Six-month community order, banned from driving for three years, six-month curfew between 8pm and 6am, and £85 costs

Daniel Drury was caught speeding at 72mph in a 50mph average speed limit on the westbound M4 at Newport between junctions 27 and 28 in a Citroen C4 on December 8. He was later caught drug-driving in a Renault Clio on Tyn-Y-Parc Road in the Whitchurch area of Cardiff on December 11, with 212 micrograms of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 50 micrograms per litre.

Admitted offences of drug-driving and speeding. Prior incident details were considered.

15 Jul 2024

Gareth Silcocks

Drug-driving *

Sentence

Disqualified from driving for 12 months, £465 fine, £85 costs, and £186 surcharge

Gareth Silcocks was driving a Mitsubishi Eclipse on Hood Road in Barry on December 18, with 3.5 micrograms of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2 micrograms per litre, and was found to be uninsured at the time.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving and driving without insurance.

15 Jul 2024

Nathan Edwards

Using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour *

Sentence

Six weeks imprisonment

Nathan Edwards used threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour towards a man in Cardiff on May 18, with the intention of causing fear or provoking unlawful violence, and this took place in a hospital setting.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. The court noted the seriousness due to it occurring in a hospital, justifying a custodial sentence.

10 Jul 2024

May 2024 1 case

Ryan Robinson

Shoplifting *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment for shoplifting offences plus 3 months activated from a suspended sentence

Ryan Robinson, 51, of Heol Calfin in Swansea, conducted multiple shoplifting incidents, stealing alcohol and other items worth thousands of pounds from Tesco stores in Pembroke Dock and Aberystwyth, and from Boots in Bridgend. The thefts were captured on CCTV and involved loading trolleys with items before leaving without payment.

Pleaded guilty to one charge and was found guilty in absence of three others. The sentence includes activation of a previously imposed suspended sentence.

1 May 2024

March 2024 2 cases

Helen Cash

Theft *

Sentence

Fined £120 and ordered to pay £1,111 in compensation, costs, and a surcharge

Helen Cash, 40, of Middleway, Watford, stole two pairs of Chanel sunglasses worth £2,223 from John Lewis in Cardiff on September 22, 2022, in collaboration with Elizabeth Joyce.

Admitted to stealing two pairs of Chanel sunglasses worth £2,223 from John Lewis in Cardiff on September 22, 2022, jointly with Elizabeth Joyce.

14 Mar 2024

Elizabeth Joyce

Theft *

Sentence

Fined £110 and ordered to pay £1,111 in compensation, costs, and a surcharge

Elizabeth Joyce, 21, of Oak Street, Hemel Hempstead, stole two pairs of Chanel sunglasses worth £2,223 from John Lewis in Cardiff on September 22, 2022, in collaboration with Helen Cash.

Admitted to stealing two pairs of Chanel sunglasses worth £2,223 from John Lewis in Cardiff on September 22, 2022, jointly with Helen Cash.

14 Mar 2024

July 2023 1 case

David Evans

Fishing without a rod licence *

Sentence

Fined £440, plus £100 costs and £176 victim surcharge, totaling £716

On May 10, 2023, David Evans, 50, of Cysgod Y Coleg, Bala, was caught fishing on the Afon Tryweryn without a valid fishing rod licence during patrols by Natural Resources Wales enforcement officers. He admitted to the offence when questioned.

Found guilty in absence. A Natural Resources Wales spokesperson emphasised that fishing without a licence is a criminal offence and unfair to legal anglers.

24 Jul 2023

May 2023 2 cases

Vincent Enos

Persistently making use of public communication network to cause annoyance, inconvenience or anxiety *

Sentence

12-month community order, fined £338

Vincent Enos, a 54-year-old man from Barry, made more than 250 unnecessary and nuisance calls to emergency services over a 12-month period, sometimes claiming people were dead, unwell or being abused. When police and paramedics responded, no incidents were found. One call prompted an air ambulance response. The hoax calls cost the ambulance service £5,000 and tied up police call handlers for 28 hours, 2 minutes, and 15 seconds.

Found guilty of persistently making use of public communication network to cause annoyance, inconvenience or anxiety. Also ordered to pay victim surcharge of £114 and court costs of £85. Issued a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting contact with emergency services except in genuine emergencies.

17 May 2023

Lauren Barnett

Assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment for assault on Rhys Morgan, 2 months imprisonment for assault on another ambulance worker suspended for 12 months, £100 compensation to each victim, £85 costs, 20 days rehabilitation activity

In January 2022, Lauren Barnett, a female patient, assaulted paramedic Rhys Morgan and a colleague while they were treating her for a medical emergency. In the ambulance, she punched Rhys, causing a needle stick injury. At the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, she threw herself off the bed, grabbed his wrist, and pushed him through a door, resulting in him falling and breaking his wrist, as well as exacerbating his pre-existing scoliosis.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker.

2 May 2023

April 2023 1 case

Paul Giess

Drink driving *

Sentence

£786 fine and 12 months driving disqualification

On April 6, 2023, Detective Inspector Paul Giess purchased a bottle of wine and drank from it in his vehicle before attempting to drive six miles home. He was stopped by police on the A48 in Laleston, Bridgend, where a breath test showed he was over the drink drive limit. He was arrested and taken to Queens Road police station in Bridgend.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Found to have 41 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms. Later dismissed from South Wales Police for gross misconduct.

21 Apr 2023

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