Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 164 verdicts at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court (Merthyr Tydfil). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

May 2025 3 cases

David Parry

Using a False Instrument *

Sentence

Fined £2,590 and ordered to pay £16,780, with 3 months imprisonment in default

David Parry, 52, operated a farm in Parc y Deri, Monmouthshire, where he sold eggs that had not been tested for salmonella as required. He forged certificates to falsely indicate that the eggs had undergone necessary testing, enabling him to sell them at Class A prices and make approximately £20,000 illegally. The fraud was discovered in 2021 during a routine inspection when discrepancies in the documents, such as inconsistent fonts and dates, raised suspicions. Investigators confirmed the certificates were false, and Parry admitted to creating them with the help of an unnamed friend due to panic over non-compliance.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to comply with provisions in schedule three of Eggs and Chicks (Wales) Regulations 2010, and three counts of using a false instrument. Previously of good character, experiencing financial difficulties and mental health issues due to divorce proceedings, and no longer involved in the egg industry.

19 May 2025

Calum Samuel

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Calum Samuel was involved in supplying approximately 1,982g of cocaine between November and December 2024, following his release from prison where he met his co-defendant. He communicated via messages to offer and negotiate sales, including offering half a kilogram for £14,000, and was seen in videos rapping with banknotes and handling cocaine. His involvement was uncovered through phone analysis after an incident where his associate stabbed someone during a drug-related meeting.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Has nine previous convictions, including five drug-related offences. Judge Vanessa Francis noted that drug dealing brings misery to many and highlighted the large amount of Class A drugs involved.

11 May 2025

Jamie Thomas

Possession with intent to supply class B drugs *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement, and £150 costs

Jamie Thomas, 48, was spotted exchanging packages with individuals outside Sports Direct in Caerphilly on April 1, 2025. He was searched and found in possession of 104g of cannabis in snap bags. A subsequent search of his home in Bargoed revealed additional cannabis, drug paraphernalia including six weighing scales and zip lock bags, as well as a machete with a 2.1-foot blade. He claimed the cannabis was for personal use and the machete was for decoration.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class B drugs and possession of an offensive weapon. Has seven previous convictions including battery, obtaining property by deception, and making indecent images of children. Judge Jeremy Jenkins commented that it was a substantial and rewarding enterprise, emphasising the illegality of cannabis-related activities.

1 May 2025

April 2025 6 cases

Jack Hitchings

Assault by beating and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 150 hours unpaid work, and 20 day rehabilitation activity requirement

Jack Hitchings engaged in an argument with his partner after she returned home, during which he bit her on the arm. He then pushed her friend to the floor, causing her to hit her head. Prior to this, he had requested and received a £220 bank transfer from his partner via text while she was out wine tasting. Weeks later, he contacted the friend, apologised, and offered her £500 to withdraw her complaint to the police, though she had not yet formally complained at that point.

Found guilty after a trial; has six previous convictions; maintains denials; difficult background including mental health issues, early departure from school, and the death of his father.

10 Apr 2025

Rhys Lewis

Assault by beating *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 16 days of an accredited programme, 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 100 hours unpaid work, 90-day alcohol abstinence requirement, and £1,600 compensation

Rhys Lewis, 36, of Primrose Hill, Twynrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil, turned up at his ex-partner's home on February 4, 2024, and attempted to kick her door down. He returned and threw a paving stone through her window, causing £1,600 in damage. He later entered a friend's kitchen where the victim was staying, pushed her to the floor during a scuffle, and sent threatening messages, including threats to drive off a bridge with her in the boot and to drive a petrol-soaked car into her mother's home, endangering her and her family. The victim reported living in fear, affecting her daily life and safety.

Pled guilty to sending an electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety, damaging property, threatening to damage property, and assault by beating. Has previous convictions including attempted murder. Defence noted remorse and impact on victim.

8 Apr 2025

Daniel Hale

Assault *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment and a two-year restraining order

Daniel Hale assaulted his partner after they had been drinking at a pub on February 8. He accused her of taking cocaine, drove her back to her home in Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, stripped her naked, bit her on the chin and cheek, suffocated her by covering her mouth and nose, pinned her down, and dragged her around the house. She escaped partially dressed to a neighbour's house while being pursued, and he caused criminal damage by punching a wall.

Pleaded guilty to intentional suffocation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and criminal damage. Has 12 previous convictions. Judge Vanessa Francis described the incident as extremely serious and out of character.

2 Apr 2025

Helim Miah

Dishonestly operating a food business and food hygiene offences *

Sentence

56 months imprisonment

Helim Miah operated a wholesale food business that sold meat falsely labelled as halal. Investigations revealed poor food hygiene practices, including defrosting and refreezing poultry, selling chicken two years past its sell-by date, lack of temperature records, evidence of pest activity, and transportation of unmarked meat in unclean, unrefrigerated vehicles, which put public health at risk.

Pleaded not guilty, stood trial, and was found guilty of multiple charges including dishonestly selling non-halal meat as halal, mislabelling expiry dates, ignoring hygiene rules, and failing to track food origins.

1 Apr 2025

Jason Monks

Breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order *

Sentence

36 weeks imprisonment

Jason Monks, 43, of Caldicot, repeatedly called 999 emergency services on December 20 and 21, 2024, despite a Criminal Behaviour Order that prohibited such calls except in life-threatening situations. He sounded intoxicated during the calls, threatened to harm himself due to PTSD and loneliness, used abusive language towards operators and police officers, including sexual remarks and threats. Officers found a knife in his home during one visit, and he was arrested for breaching the order.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Has previous convictions including malicious communications. Issues with alcohol and mental health were cited in mitigation. The Criminal Behaviour Order was extended until October.

1 Apr 2025

Noaf Rahman

Food hygiene offences *

Sentence

24-month suspended sentence

Noaf Rahman, along with Helim Miah, sold halal-labelled chicken that was not actually halal from their wholesale food business. The business had extremely poor food hygiene conditions, including improper handling and storage of meat, which could have caused serious harm to customers.

Pleaded guilty to multiple food hygiene offences.

1 Apr 2025

March 2025 7 cases

Liam Winstone

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment and a 5-year restraining order

Liam Winstone strangled his fiancée during a family holiday in Majorca on July 12, 2024, after an argument over a forgotten lighter. While she held their baby son, he gripped her throat tightly, causing her to fear for her life, experience dizziness, and require hospital treatment for pain, swelling, and discomfort. The incident escalated from a verbal dispute, and she reported it to Spanish police, leading to his arrest upon returning to the UK.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation. Has previous convictions for battery, breach of community order, and criminal damage. Judge commented that attacking a woman is a serious offence warranting immediate custody.

31 Mar 2025

Jonathan Hayton

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jonathan Hayton, 45, was found in possession of more than £1,000 worth of crack cocaine, £2,215 in cash, weighing scales, empty grip seal bags, and a phone containing a 'tick list' and messages linked to supplying crack cocaine during a police raid at his partner's home in Aberdare on December 18, 2024. He was arrested, and further evidence confirmed his involvement in drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, and possession of criminal property. He has 16 previous convictions. In mitigation, he resumed drug taking after his former partner's abortion and dealt drugs to support his habit.

28 Mar 2025

Liam Lewis

Attempting sexual communication with a child and arranging child sex offence *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Liam Lewis, 31, of Ferndale, engaged in online conversations with a decoy posing as a child under 13. He offered to supply the decoy with crack cocaine, sent sexual videos, and arranged to meet for the purpose of sexually abusing and raping the child. He was identified and arrested by Tarian, the regional organised crime unit for south Wales, at an address in Porth, where he was subsequently remanded into custody.

Convicted of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to arrange or facilitate a child sex offence involving rape or assault by penetration of a child under 13. Also made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and required to register as a sex offender indefinitely.

28 Mar 2025

Kieran Rogers

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

three years and nine months' imprisonment

Kieran Rogers, a 34-year-old from Newport, supplied cocaine and cannabis across the Newport area. He was identified through drug-related messages on a mobile phone seized from another suspect arrested during a proactive policing operation in Ringland last year. Officers searched Rogers' address in January 2025, recovering over £2,400 in cash and two mobile phones. He could not explain the messages or the cash.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, and possession of criminal property. Evidence from seized mobile phone and £2,400 cash found at his address.

24 Mar 2025

Craig Griffiths

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Craig Griffiths contacted his ex-partner while homeless and initially stayed at her house without incident. After drinking, he falsely accused her of texting her ex-partner, stood over her, and punched her in the face multiple times. He laughed during the assault, smashed her phone, and continued to hit her while she was on the phone to the police, telling her no one would believe her. He left before police arrived but sent threatening messages afterward. The victim sustained injuries including to her cheek, the back of her head, eyelid, and mouth, and reported long-lasting mental impacts.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. Has five previous convictions for offences including battery and criminal damage. His behaviour was linked to alcohol issues, and he has been working to address them while in prison.

19 Mar 2025

Sean Mccarthy

Section 20 Wounding and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment and a 10-year restraining order

Sean McCarthy attacked Andrew Jones in Merthyr Tydfil on March 20, 2024, after an altercation where he pulled a six-inch roofing screw from his jacket and stabbed Jones in the face, punched him twice, and headbutted him four times to the nose. Jones suffered cuts, puncture wounds, grazes, and tenderness. While on bail, McCarthy assaulted Anthony Williams on February 8, 2025, in Wheatsheaf Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, by kicking and stamping on his head during a struggle, as captured on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to section 20 wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 49 previous convictions, including offences against the person. In mitigation, the defendant expressed genuine remorse, was under the influence of illicit substances, suffered from a loss of temper due to drug abuse originating from childhood physical abuse, and has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.

19 Mar 2025

Lester Gibson

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

4½ years imprisonment

Lester Gibson, 46, from Bettws, Newport, ran a drug line from his Bettws flat. During a warrant in October 2024, officers from Gwent Police’s Serious and Organised Crime team seized cash, mobile phones, digital scales, and a tick list of stolen items such as jackets and gift sets. He had previously been arrested in December 2022 after police recovered a bag of Class A drugs and a stash of £6,681.48 cash from another Bettws address.

Pleaded guilty to several offences including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs – heroin and cocaine, possession of crack cocaine, handling stolen goods, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and multiple charges related to Class A drugs.

6 Mar 2025

February 2025 2 cases

Paul Lewis

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Paul Lewis, a 72-year-old man from Brecon, preyed upon his child victim with no regard for her wellbeing, committing multiple historical child sex offences including two counts of rape, five counts of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency with a child.

Found guilty of two counts of rape, five counts of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency with a child. Made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order preventing contact with any child under 16. Placed on sexual offenders register for life.

14 Feb 2025

Calvin Parris

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Calvin Parris, 35, from Barry, was a leading member of an organised crime group involved in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, specifically cocaine, during the Covid pandemic. The group used EncroChat messaging platform with handles like 'HopefulCrown' and 'MadDagger' to coordinate deliveries disguised in work uniforms to bypass lockdown restrictions. On April 6, 2020, Parris received a delivery of five kilos of cocaine valued at £40,500 per kilo. He fled abroad in September 2020 when police attempted to arrest him and was captured in Portugal on October 15, 2024, before being returned to Wales.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Has relevant previous convictions and was on licence at the time of the offence after a prior 6-year sentence for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Will serve half in custody before release on licence.

14 Feb 2025

January 2025 3 cases

Artan Dedia

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

12 months in prison

Artan Dedia maintained a large-scale cannabis farm with 652 cannabis plants worth at least £182,560 at a disused town centre shop on High Street, Chepstow. The operation was spread across eight rooms and five floors, including the attic, and hydroponic equipment was used to grow the class B drug. Gwent Police raided the building in November 2024.

Pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis.

22 Jan 2025

Thomas Jones

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 26 sessions of Building Better Relationships programme, 15 day rehabilitation activity requirement, 90 days alcohol abstinence monitoring, £1,500 costs, 5 year restraining order

Thomas Jones, 43, of Pontypridd, strangled his girlfriend by placing an arm against her throat while she was on the phone to police on March 15, 2024, preventing her from breathing, then forced his knee on her chest and held her down. He broke her phone and threatened to burn her and her house down, and put her in a grave. On April 29, 2024, he pushed her out of bed, grabbed her by the pyjamas, pulled her hair, and slammed her head into a radiator before pouring whisky over her. Later, while in custody, he threw water over a female officer. The relationship lasted six months, marked by accusations of infidelity and arguments. The victim reported severe trauma, including anxiety, trust issues, and needing medication and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, assault by beating, criminal damage and assaulting an emergency worker. Has six previous convictions. Actions resulted from excessive drinking. Has secured a job in construction and remained sober since bail.

22 Jan 2025

Michael Davies

Stalking *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Michael Davies, 60, of Pant Road, Merthyr Tydfil, began a six-year stalking campaign against his victim in 2019 after his release from prison for a prior sexual assault. He created a fake Facebook account under the name Rachel Phillips and sent weekly messages, escalating to threats of stripping her naked, tying her to a tree, and caning her 50 times. In 2024, he revealed his identity and sent explicit revenge messages referencing his imprisonment. The victim reported the messages on September 19, 2024, leading to his arrest at home where he was found viewing her page. The stalking was in retribution for his 2014 conviction for sexually assaulting her at age 17 on a bus.

Pleaded guilty to stalking. Has three previous convictions for sexual assault. Judge noted he posed a significant risk of serious harm to the public. Also subject to a sexual harm prevention order, sex offender notification requirements, and a restraining order. Defence cited mental health issues and confused sexual background.

11 Jan 2025

December 2024 2 cases

Nicholas Mann

Bringing prohibited items into prison *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Nicholas Mann, 34, from Duckmoor Road, Ashton, Bristol, and Kyle Morris were caught attempting to smuggle drugs into HMP Parc in Bridgend using a drone. On June 17, at approximately 11.50pm, they abandoned a VW T-ROC in a layby near the A4061. Officers observed a drone delivering a package containing illicit substances, believed to be cannabis and spice, wrapped in a black sock with fishing wire, to the prison yard. Mann was found hiding in undergrowth, and a mobile phone was seized from him.

Convicted for bringing prohibited items into HMP Parc.

18 Dec 2024

Kyle Morris

Bringing prohibited items into prison *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Kyle Morris, 24, from Richeson Walk, Bristol, and Nicholas Mann were caught attempting to smuggle drugs into HMP Parc in Bridgend using a drone. On June 17, at approximately 11.50pm, they abandoned a VW T-ROC in a layby near the A4061. Officers observed a drone delivering a package containing illicit substances, believed to be cannabis and spice, wrapped in a black sock with fishing wire, to the prison yard. Morris was caught nearby with a shopping bag containing a drone propeller.

Convicted for bringing prohibited items into HMP Parc. Caught with a shopping bag containing a drone propeller.

18 Dec 2024

November 2024 2 cases

Lee Palmer

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On January 17, 2024, during a social gathering at the victim's home in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, Lee Palmer, the victim's neighbour, forcefully entered her flat while brandishing a small folding knife with a three-inch blade. He approached the victim with the knife held close to her neck, shouting threats including 'I'll stab you', causing fear for her and her friends' safety. A friend intervened, leading to a confrontation lasting several minutes. Palmer then retreated to his own flat, continuing to make noise and threats. Police were called by neighbours, arrived, and arrested him after a short standoff. A search of his flat revealed the knife and cannabis. The victim reported ongoing fear, anxiety, sleepless nights, strained friendships, and job loss due to inability to concentrate.

Found guilty after trial of aggravated burglary and possessing a knife in a public place. History of threatening behaviour towards the victim. Five-year restraining order issued to protect the victim and key witnesses.

21 Nov 2024

Darren Brown

Attempted murder *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

On 10 July 2023, Darren Brown, separated from his wife but living in the same property, argued with her. He went downstairs, took a knife from the kitchen, returned upstairs, and stabbed her twice in the back while she was settling the baby. The victim locked herself in the bathroom, but Brown kicked the door off its hinges and stabbed her a third time in the back before leaving and driving off. Initially claimed self-defense, but evidence showed his intent to kill. The victim suffered three stab wounds to the back and wounds to fingers on the left hand.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent but denied attempted murder; convicted following trial. Restraining order imposed.

15 Nov 2024

October 2024 3 cases

Stephen Howells

Burglary *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 100 hours unpaid work, up to 40 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 6-month drug rehabilitation requirement, £300 compensation

Stephen Howells, 30, from Brynmawr, was part of a gang of three men wearing balaclavas who burgled the Asda Express filling station in Crickhowell, Powys, just before midnight on March 10, 2024, stealing almost £1,000 worth of alcohol and vapes. The business had been targeted by six thefts less than a fortnight prior. A teenage shop assistant, only three weeks into the job, hid in an office during the raid, leaving staff uneasy and reluctant to work nights. Howells' sentencing was adjourned from August due to his imprisonment at the time; he appeared after his co-accused were jailed.

Last chance to avoid custody; offending linked to long-term drug addiction starting at age 13; engaged constructively with support post-prison; suspended sentence with threat of custody if breached.

24 Oct 2024

Luke Jones

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Luke Jones, 28, of Fairfield Close, Cwmbach, Aberdare, crashed his Vauxhall Tigra through a fence in Llwydcoed, near Aberdare, on August 3, 2024, and flipped the car. He attempted to flee the scene with blood on his face, picking up scattered drug wraps containing class A drugs. Police located him nearby outside a Chinese takeaway. A search of his home revealed additional drug wraps, £2,315 cash, and drug paraphernalia.

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs including crack cocaine and heroin, possession of class B drugs namely cannabis. Forfeiture of £2,315 cash and destruction of vehicle ordered.

23 Oct 2024

Tanya Maria Nasir

Fraud *

Sentence

five years' imprisonment

Tanya Maria Nasir, 45, from Hertfordshire, lied about her qualifications, work experience, and military service to secure employment as a senior nurse in a neonatal unit at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, starting in September 2019. Her deception began in 2010 when she failed to disclose a prior conviction while studying at Buckinghamshire New University, fabricating a letter from Hertfordshire Probation Service to continue her studies. She qualified in 2014 but falsely claimed 2010 registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. She provided false references, including fabricating her own from a Cadet Force email, and claimed non-existent military service including being shot twice overseas. Concerns arose in January 2020 during revalidation, leading to her suspension in February 2020. Investigations revealed she never attended three claimed universities, was not awarded a qualification from the fourth, and was not employed in claimed roles by previous employers. She also provided a false reference for another woman in July 2019. Arrested on 21 April 2021, her devices and documents were seized, leading to conviction.

Found guilty after trial of four counts of fraud, one count of possession of articles for use in fraud, three counts of using a false instrument with intent, and one count of securing unauthorised access to computer material with intent. Specialist Prosecutor Gayle Ramsay commented on the deliberate deception and risk to vulnerable patients.

17 Oct 2024

August 2024 5 cases

Morgan Moon

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

five months' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Morgan Moon, 20, was driving a Honda Civic on Avenue De Clichy in Merthyr Tydfil on 2 September 2023 when he hit pedestrian Thomas White, 29, who was crossing the road after walking down Castle Street. The collision occurred just before midnight, throwing Mr White into the air and landing near the kerb. Mr White sustained serious injuries including multiple skull fractures, bleeding and swelling of the brain, and extensive bruising, waking up in hospital two days later. Moon failed to stop and continued driving, and was arrested the following day when he attended Merthyr police station.

Pleaded guilty on 5 July 2024. Banned from driving for five years.

28 Aug 2024

James Williams

Burglary *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

James Williams, 42, from Ebbw Vale, was part of a gang of three men wearing balaclavas who burgled the Asda Express filling station in Crickhowell, Powys, just before midnight on March 10, 2024, stealing almost £1,000 worth of alcohol and vapes. The business had been targeted by six thefts less than a fortnight prior.

Ebbw Vale man; sentenced two months before Howells.

24 Aug 2024

James Young

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

James Young, 31, from Ebbw Vale, was part of a gang of three men wearing balaclavas who burgled the Asda Express filling station in Crickhowell, Powys, just before midnight on March 10, 2024, stealing almost £1,000 worth of alcohol and vapes. The business had been targeted by six thefts less than a fortnight prior.

Ebbw Vale man; sentenced two months before Howells.

24 Aug 2024

Jodie Beer

Possession with intent to supply controlled drugs and misconduct in public office *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Jodie Beer, a 30-year-old former prison officer at Parc Prison in Bridgend, was caught with a large amount of Class A, B, and C controlled drugs in her car in the prison carpark on 4 February 2022. The drugs were found in a zip lock bag with light brown powder and white tablets in the centre console, and in plastic bags disguised as orange juice cartons on the front passenger seat. She admitted being asked by a prisoner to smuggle the pre-packed drugs into the prison for £5,000, which she collected from an unknown person in a layby. Almost £4,000 in cash was seized from her address.

Pleaded guilty to three offences of possession with intent to supply and one offence of misconduct in public office. Cash seized and application to be made for confiscation under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

9 Aug 2024

Jodie Lee Beer

Misconduct whilst acting as a public officer *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Jodie Lee Beer, a 30-year-old prison officer at Parc Prison in Bridgend, was arrested in the prison car park in February 2022 while in possession of concealed drugs that had been prepped for introduction into the prison and were intended for onward supply. She abused her position of trust for personal gain.

Charged with misconduct whilst acting as a public officer, possession with intent to supply, and possession of class A and class C drugs. Resigned her role following the charges.

9 Aug 2024

July 2024 1 case

Cameron Jones

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 10 years

On Friday April 5, Cameron Jones, 30, from Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil, was driving an Audi along Swansea Road when it collided with a garden wall, leaving Demi Mabbitt, 25, from Aberfan, fatally injured. Jones fled the scene without helping her and avoided arrest for three weeks before being caught.

Sentenced after appearing in court. Serious Collision Investigation Officer commented on the callous fleeing from the scene and the impact on the community.

17 Jul 2024

June 2024 2 cases

Jeff Lane

Illegal felling of woodland without licence *

Sentence

Confiscation order of £11,280 and fined £1,500

Jeff Lane illegally felled more than 8 hectares (8.5 hectares total, equivalent to 12 football pitches) of native and wet woodland within the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Swansea, to the north of Ilston, between April 2019 and September 2020, without the appropriate licence. Many trees were uprooted and damaged to an extent where they are unlikely to regenerate. This was one of the worst offences of illegal felling seen in 30 years. The offences related to felling without a licence and noncompliance with an enforcement notice to replant those trees. Native and wet woodland are a priority habitat under Section 7 of the Environment (Wales) Act.

Previously found guilty at Swansea Magistrates Court in April 2022, appealed and found guilty again in November 2022. Confiscation under Proceeds of Crime Act for financial benefit of £78,640.68, but ordered to pay available amount of £11,280.

14 Jun 2024

Chiko Moyo

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

18 months in a Young Offenders Institution

Chiko Moyo, 18, from Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, was found in possession of 57 wraps of crack cocaine and 16 wraps of heroin in Anderson Park, Adamsdown, during a patrol as part of Operation Albarn aimed at preventing drug dealing in the Roath area. He was arrested spontaneously by plain-clothed officers at 10.30am on March 23, 2024, with footage captured by National Police Air Service.

Pleaded guilty. Sentences for each offence to run concurrently. Judge hopes for rehabilitation.

9 Jun 2024

May 2024 1 case

Victoria King

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Victoria King, also known as Vikki Phillips, aged 56, from Highdale Crescent, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, joined Eftech Ltd in Rhigos in 2021 as finance manager. While earning £45,000 a year, she abused her position by making 21 fraudulent payments totaling £140,197 to her own account between October 2021 and July 2023, disguising them as payments to a genuine supplier. The fraud was uncovered during a financial review after she quit in April 2023. She answered 'no comment' during police interview. This offense followed her 2014 imprisonment for stealing £130,000 from a charity, after which she forged references to secure the Eftech job.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position. Has two previous convictions. In a separate Proceeds of Crime Act hearing, ordered to pay back £72,657 within three months or serve an additional two years imprisonment in default.

1 May 2024

April 2024 4 cases

Harley Whiteman

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months detention in a young offenders' institute

On February 29, 2024, at around 6.15pm, Harley Whiteman, 19, under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, drove a Ford Fiesta at speed (estimated 40-60mph) on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, swerving to avoid an oncoming car in a narrow gap caused by parked vehicles. The car mounted the kerb and struck 13-year-old Kaylan Hippsley, who was standing outside a Co-op store with friends, throwing him 12.5m. Whiteman did not stop, drove off erratically, but returned to the scene where he drunkenly obstructed a student nurse performing CPR on Kaylan, shouting abusively and showing no remorse. He was aggressive towards bystanders and police, refused breath and blood tests, and later admitted to consuming four pints of lager and a line of cocaine. Kaylan suffered unsurvivable injuries and died in hospital on March 3, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen. Of previous good character. Disqualified from driving for 8 years and 4 months. Judge commented on flagrant and callous disregard for road rules, abhorrent behaviour at scene, and that offence too serious for anything but immediate custody.

30 Apr 2024

Rebecca Sutton

Perverting the course of public justice *

Sentence

Six months imprisonment

Rebecca Sutton's offence involved perverting the course of public justice in connection with the incident on March 17, 2024, in Merthyr Tydfil, though specific details of her actions are not provided in the text.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of public justice.

14 Apr 2024

Lewis Morris

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

Three years and four months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for three years

Lewis Morris was driving a grey Audi A3 on Merthyr Road, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil on March 17, 2024, when he swerved onto the wrong side of the road, mounted the pavement, and struck two pedestrians, flinging them into the air. One victim suffered a bleed on both lungs and a broken leg, while the other was also injured. Morris fled the scene, and the vehicle was later found with significant damage, including a smashed windscreen and damaged wing mirror.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

14 Apr 2024

Gareth Llewellyn

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

5 years and seven months imprisonment

In July 2020, officers acting on intelligence forced entry to a property on Bute Street, Aberdare, containing two flats occupied by Gareth Llewellyn and his brother, along with their partners. During the search, officers located a quantity of heroin prepared for street deals, cash, and a number of mobile phones. The four were arrested and charged.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply heroin. Appeared in court in April.

1 Apr 2024

March 2024 1 case

Leon Barrie Shinkwin

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Leon Barrie Shinkwin made 16 indecent images of children and possessed 73 prohibited images of children, as well as one image of an extreme pornographic nature involving an animal, between April 1, 2019, and May 8, 2021. He also breached a sexual harm prevention order by deleting his internet history between November 3, 2020, and March 10, 2021.

Pleaded guilty to all charges on March 29. Must register as a sex offender for 10 years and be subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

29 Mar 2024

February 2024 2 cases

Luke Summers

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

On October 19, 2022, in Merthyr Tydfil, Luke Summers, 29, from Gurnos, launched an unprovoked attack on a woman in her late seventies. CCTV footage captured the victim putting out her bins outside her house while Summers watched from behind a wall. After she returned inside, he knocked on the door, forced his way in, punched her with such force that she fell to the floor, and demanded money. He fled with stolen money, jewellery, and a mobile phone, attempting to wipe the data and claim it as his own. An investigation led to his arrest less than two hours later, followed by charges and remand.

The judge sentenced him following the trial. Detective Constable Mike Snare noted that Summers deliberately targeted a vulnerable woman in her late seventies for greed, leaving her injured and distressed.

22 Feb 2024

Marc Andrew Wilson

Assault *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Marc Andrew Wilson, while intoxicated, assaulted doorwoman Alison Williams by punching her in the face at Llandrindod Wells’ Log Cabin on January 18, 2024, leading to his ejection from the premises. He then attacked PCs Warren Patton and Lucy Dinwoodie at his ex-partner’s address, despite a restraining order issued in October 2023 that prohibited contact. This occurred while he was under a suspended sentence from November 2023 for a previous breach.

Pleaded guilty to three assaults and breaching a restraining order. Has a history of drug and alcohol addiction, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Judge noted his worrying antecedent history and stated that only an immediate period of imprisonment was commensurate.

22 Feb 2024

January 2024 5 cases

Jemma Webb

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On January 23, 2023, Jemma Webb walked into Brecon police station and falsely told officers she was responsible for the injuries suffered by Keifer Price, claiming she thought he was an intruder at the Hafan y Coed centre. She made multiple trips to Europe to visit her partner Dean Mayze and was in regular phone contact, where he instructed her on what to say to police.

Admitted perverting the course of justice by falsely claiming responsibility for the injuries to cover for her partner Dean Mayze.

23 Jan 2024

Johnny Morgan

Supply of crack cocaine *

Sentence

36 months imprisonment

On October 22, 2023, 20-year-old Johnny Morgan from Merthyr Tydfil was pulled over by officers while driving a red Volvo on Avenue De Clichy. Messages on his phone confirmed he was en route to a drug deal. He was found hiding 40 wraps of cocaine in his underwear. Analysis of three seized mobile phones showed he was messaging 413 contacts offering crack cocaine and high-purity cocaine, instructing others on producing crack cocaine, and demanding bank cards and PIN numbers from customers to secure payment.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply, and producing crack cocaine. Described as a significant player in the supply of cocaine, instructing others to make crack cocaine and taking bank cards from vulnerable customers.

10 Jan 2024

Malcolm Perry

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On September 21, 2023, morning, on Mountain Road near Pontypridd, farmer Malcolm Perry, 72, from Llysnant Farm, Ynysybwl, drove a vehicle towing a trailer of wool, overtook 92-year-old cyclist John Symmonds from Graigwen, colliding with him and causing traumatic injuries including skull fracture and brain bleeding; Symmonds died on October 6, 2023, in Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, after Perry stopped and called 999.

Disqualified from driving for 18 months; pleaded guilty.

1 Jan 2024

Robert Mayze

Witness intimidation *

Sentence

Suspended prison sentence

In February 2023, Dean Mayze twice turned up at Keifer Price's place of work in Resolven in the Neath Valley and filmed the complainant on his phone. On the second occasion, Mayze, wearing a ski mask, followed Mr Price as he drove along the main A465 road. Robert Mayze was convicted for his involvement in intimidating the witness.

Convicted of witness intimidation in respect of Keifer Price. Details of the suspended sentence length not specified.

1 Jan 2024

Dylan Edmunds

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

54 weeks imprisonment

On November 24, 2022, at around 8pm in Church Street, Penrhiwceiber, Dylan Edmunds, 27, from Mountain Ash, drove a blue Ford Focus, stopped at the junction with Winifred Street, then reversed without checking, striking and partially running over 76-year-old Wendy Setterfield crossing from bingo, causing fatal injuries; she was pronounced dead at 8.45pm. Edmunds fled to a pub, later admitting to his mother he saw the person.

Disqualified from driving for 2 years; pleaded guilty; fled scene after feeling a 'bump'.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 1 case

Daniel Charnock

Burglary *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months (14 months for burglary and 4 months for aggravated vehicle taking), 12 months of mental health treatment, disqualified from driving for 12 months, 20 rehabilitation requirement days, and a 3-month curfew

Daniel Charnock and Keiron Dixon stole a Skoda Superb from John and Emma Thomas's home in Yew Tree Close, Crossgates, near Llandrindod Wells on November 11, 2023, while the family was asleep. They had been given jobs by the couple but betrayed their trust by taking the car keys and driving the vehicle, later crashing it in Manchester while in a drunken state. They were caught on neighbours' CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and aggravated vehicle taking. His first offence, stemming from a traumatic childhood including the death of his mother at age four and a father who is a career criminal. Expressed unreserved apologies and concern about repeating his father's path.

3 Dec 2023

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