Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 126 verdicts at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court (Merthyr Tydfil). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

August 2024 2 cases

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

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 1 case

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 3 cases

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

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

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 1 case

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 4 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

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

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

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

December 2023 2 cases

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

Keiron Dixon

Burglary *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months (14 months for burglary and 4 months for aggravated vehicle taking), alcohol monitoring tag for 120 days, disqualified from driving for 12 months, 20 rehabilitation requirement days, and a 3-month curfew

Keiron Dixon and Daniel Charnock 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. Came from a troubled background involving cocaine use and fled to Powys for work. Expressed deep remorse and has returned to a stable lifestyle.

3 Dec 2023

November 2023 3 cases

Lee Llewellyn

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

2 years and four months imprisonment

In July 2020, officers acting on intelligence forced entry to a property on Bute Street, Aberdare, containing two flats occupied by Lee 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.

29 Nov 2023

Hayley Lloyd

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

In July 2020, officers acting on intelligence forced entry to a property on Bute Street, Aberdare, containing two flats occupied by the Llewellyn brothers and their partners, including Hayley Lloyd. 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.

29 Nov 2023

Sian Jones

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

22 months suspended for two years

In July 2020, officers acting on intelligence forced entry to a property on Bute Street, Aberdare, containing two flats occupied by the Llewellyn brothers and their partners, including Sian Jones. 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.

29 Nov 2023

October 2023 2 cases

Stuart Barratt

Sexual offences *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Stuart Barratt, aged 28-29 at the time, initiated and maintained a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl in Radnorshire during 2020. He manipulated and threatened to expose her, warning she would lose family and friends. One incident involved the victim being heavily intoxicated and blacking out, after which he had sex with her. Further encounters occurred while she was still a teenager. The matter was reported to police in August 2020, and he surrendered himself.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Was suffering from depression and using cocaine and ketamine at the time. Expressed genuine remorse. Judge described his actions as taking advantage of a child and pressuring her as cruel and nasty.

6 Oct 2023

Patrick Joseph Mcfetridge

Burglary *

Sentence

14 weeks imprisonment

Patrick Joseph McFetridge, after his relationship ended on June 13, went to the Commodore Hotel where his ex-girlfriend's brother worked, waved a house brick, and threatened to harm him by summoning London contacts. He then broke into her apartment at Montpellier Court on June 14, stealing Balenciaga and Nike trainers, silver jewellery including a Pandora ring, a cluster ring, and hooped earrings, and caused criminal damage to the property.

Pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour, burglary, and theft. Has 37 previous convictions, which aggravated the offences. Judge Lucy Crowther noted that due to time served on remand, he would be released immediately.

6 Oct 2023

August 2023 1 case

Andrew Hill

Threats to kill *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Andrew Hill, during a dispute with his former partner at a caravan park near Llangorse on July 29, told her he would kill her and chased her while wielding knives and a rolling pin. He stabbed her friend in the hand with a Stanley knife, stabbed himself in the leg, and was later arrested at his caravan.

Pleaded guilty to five charges including threats to kill, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of possessing a bladed article, and one count of possessing an offensive weapon. Judge Jeremy Jenkins described his behaviour as outrageous and completely out of control.

14 Aug 2023

July 2023 1 case

Darrell Slinger

Assault *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Darrell Slinger assaulted six police officers by beating during an incident at Brecon Police Station on June 21. He targeted Sergeant Bassett, Acting Superintendent Pitt, PC Manuel, Sergeant Thomas, PC Jordan Roberts, and Detective Constable Page.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting six police officers. Sentenced by Recorder Bull KC.

14 Jul 2023

June 2023 1 case

Jakir Hussain

Rape *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Jakir Hussain, 39, from Grangetown, picked up his victim in Cardiff city centre and asked to use her bathroom when they arrived at her address. After first locking her in his taxi and then following her into the house, he made his way into her bedroom where he raped her during the early hours of November 19, 2022. He was arrested two weeks later when traced through CCTV. He initially denied any sexual activity but changed his story after his DNA was found at the scene, claiming it was consensual. The victim has not been able to sleep in her bedroom since the incident and has been suffering from flashbacks.

Found guilty of rape following a trial. Made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, sex offender notification requirements for life, a restraining order, and barred from working as a taxi driver indefinitely.

14 Jun 2023

March 2023 1 case

Jonathan Corrington

Assault on emergency workers *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Jonathan Corrington assaulted a female at Ystradgynlais Bus Station on May 19, leading to assaults on nine police officers at the scene, Morriston Hospital, and Brecon Police Station, where he punched, bit, and spat at them. He also assaulted an NHS security guard. Additionally, he committed three more assaults on police officers in July 2022 after going on the run.

Pleaded guilty to 12 charges of assaulting emergency workers. Judge described the incidents as 'disgraceful' and noted the defendant acted in an 'uncontrolled and very violent way'. Mental health issues and a complicated upbringing were mentioned.

16 Mar 2023

November 2021 1 case

Keith Howells

Indecent assault of a child *

Sentence

10.5 years imprisonment

Keith Howells abused a young girl over a decade starting when she was very young, involving digital penetration, instructing her to masturbate him, and forcing oral sex. The abuse occurred in Cardiff and stopped when he was 21. He moved to Illinois, USA, started a landscaping business, and had five children. Nearly 30 years later, the victim reported the assaults to police. He was extradited from the US, denied the charges, but was convicted by a jury at Cardiff Crown Court in November 2021 of 14 counts of gross indecency with a child and seven counts of indecent assault on a child. The victim described lifelong impacts including pain, educational loss, alcohol abuse, and tainted childhood memories; Howells threatened her to keep silent.

Found guilty by jury after denying abuse. No remorse shown. Subject to sexual harm prevention order, notification requirements, and indefinite restraining order. Prior good character in US noted in mitigation, but judge emphasized ruining victim's life.

26 Nov 2021

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About Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court

Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court, located in Merthyr Tydfil, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 126 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Merthyr Tydfil area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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