Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 181 verdicts at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court (Merthyr Tydfil). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date Not Specified 12 cases

John Anthony Morgan

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

3 years community order

John Anthony Morgan, a self-styled reverend from Mountain Ash, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl. The incident involved climbing into bed with the child and her mother in his flat, where he had provided temporary accommodation to unrelated women. The victim gave evidence via video link. Morgan denied the charge but was convicted after a three-day trial. He was a heavy drinker and distributed cards promoting his reverend persona, which was disputed by the head of the college he claimed to represent.

Found guilty after a three-day trial; required to sign the sex offenders' register for five years and disqualified from working with children indefinitely. Claimed to be a reverend but was contradicted.

1 Jan 0001

Jayden Berry

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

27 months in a young offender institution

Officers raided the home Jayden Berry, 18, of Chaffinch Way in the Duffryn area of Newport, shared with his family last December. 12 wraps of cocaine were recovered from the defendant’s bedroom, along with a number of empty snap bags. Berry turned to dealing cocaine to feed his own growing addiction after becoming addicted to cannabis and associating with the wrong crowd.

Admitted possession with intent to supply cocaine. No previous convictions. Ordered to pay £228 victim surcharge. Will serve around 40 per cent of the term before being released on licence. Sentenced by Recorder Paul Lewis KC.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Jones

Sexual offences *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Peter Jones, 63, a care worker in Merthyr Tydfil, sexually abused a vulnerable resident in the care home where he worked. Suspicious colleagues hid a GoPro camera inside a vase, capturing footage of him committing sexual assaults on the helpless woman. The care home manager handed the footage to South Wales Police, who arrested Jones within an hour and suspended him from his job.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual offences against a vulnerable woman. Abused his position of trust.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Crossley

Facilitating sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

54 months imprisonment

In August 2019, Michael Crossley contacted an undercover policewoman posing as a mother on an adult sex website, requesting indecent images of her daughter, discussing sex acts including penetrative sex, and arranging to meet in Cardiff with money involved. He travelled from Greater Manchester, possessing condoms, sex toys, lubricant, and a doll. Claimed to be a paedophile hunter but convicted in absence after failing to attend trial. Separately, involved in 110mph police chase in stolen Audi in Bolton, abandoning vehicle and caught by helicopter and dog; possessed cannabis.

Convicted in absence of facilitating sexual activity with a child (42 months); pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle-taking (6 months concurrent), dangerous driving (10 months), failing to surrender to bail (2 months), possession of cannabis (1 month concurrent), driving without insurance (no separate penalty). Six prior convictions. Judge noted jury rejected paedophile hunter claim and appalling dangerous driving.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Sewell

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Mark Sewell, a Jehovah's Witness elder from Porthkerry Road, Barry, raped a fellow worshipper in a violent attack that left her pregnant and her knickers shredded. He indecently assaulted three other victims, including vulnerable schoolgirls in the Barry congregation over more than eight years more than 20 years ago. Abused position of trust to groom and exploit victims, including topless massages, rubbing groin against one victim, and other sexual assaults. Denied charges but convicted by jury on eight counts.

Convicted after three-week trial of eight historic sex charges including rape and indecent assaults against four women. Judge noted no remorse, grooming, and abuse of position of trust as Jehovah's Witness elder. Must sign sex offenders register for life, banned from working with children, £120 victim surcharge.

1 Jan 0001

Jake Brooks

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

28 months in prison

Jake Brooks, originally from New Tredegar and now living in Tylorstown, used the internet to contact a person he believed was a teenage girl aged 13-15. The profile was operated by Red Rose UK as a decoy. He was already bound by a sexual harm prevention order imposed at Cardiff Crown Court in August 2022 after a previous conviction for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and possessing indecent images. At Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court he admitted attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, and breaching his sexual harm prevention order.

Admitted three charges. Already subject to a five-year sexual harm prevention order from a previous conviction. Must sign the sex offenders' register for life and subject to a sexual harm prevention order with no end date.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Morgan

Aggravated vehicle taking *

Sentence

40 months in prison

Daniel Morgan, 35, had been drinking at The New Inn in Cefn Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf, before flying into a rage after being taunted over his marriage breakdown. He texted the landlord threatening to ram the pub with a bulldozer, stole the vehicle from his father’s farm, and drove it into the building causing over £22,000 damage. He then drove over another vehicle before being stopped. The incident occurred in December last year after Morgan had been drinking and taking cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving and criminal damage recklessly endangering life. Disqualified from driving for three years and three months. Judge Celia Hughes noted no one was seriously injured but highlighted the fear caused and long-term effects.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Howells-Thomas

Manslaughter *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Daniel Howells-Thomas carried out an unprovoked attack on Keyron Curtis, 24, outside the Colliers Arms in Penywaun, Aberdare, in the early hours of October 17, 2021. He punched Curtis, causing a catastrophic brain bleed, and Curtis died four months later in hospital. His family donated his organs.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault by beating. Keyron Curtis' organs were donated, saving four lives.

1 Jan 0001

Griffith Prosser

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On October 5 2025, Griffith Prosser went to his neighbour's home in Merthyr Tydfil carrying a glass jar. After an earlier interaction about blinds, he struck the victim in the face with the jar in her garden without warning, smashing it and causing multiple cuts to her forehead and nose requiring sutures. The victim was taken to Prince Charles Hospital, drifting in and out of consciousness. Prosser was arrested the following day.

Pleaded guilty to wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm. Has previous convictions, most recent 16 years ago. Defence cited psychosis from illicit substance use. Recorder Paul Lewis KC.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Doyle

Possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

42 months imprisonment

Thomas Doyle, 23, of Sunny View, Pontlottyn, was pursued by police through the south Wales valleys in a Vauxhall Astra. After the vehicle was stopped in Pontlottyn, Doyle fled into a wooded area carrying a blue carrier bag but was detained. Officers recovered 249g of cocaine, 20g of crack cocaine, and 238g of heroin (street value £50,620-£50,780), along with cash, phones, cannabis, a Canada Goose jacket, a machete, 19 nunchucks, and a metal baseball bat. Phone messages showed drug supply activity. He had developed a gambling problem leading to £15,000 debt after losing his job.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply, possession of a Class B drug, two counts of possessing offensive weapons, and possessing a bladed article. Had two previous convictions for driving offences. Judge noted he took a risk with his freedom by selling drugs.

1 Jan 0001

Samuel Morris

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

23-year-old Samuel Morris, from Swansea, was sentenced for sexual offences against children.

23-year-old from Swansea. Appeared before court today.

1 Jan 0001

Tracy Johnson

Fraud *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Tracy Johnson, 52, dishonestly claimed £10,557.96 in housing benefit and £1,686.20 from the council over a two-year period – over £12,000 in all. She said she was living at Flat 3, 30 Adelaide Crescent in Hove and was a house-bound agoraphobic who was chronically afraid of other people. In fact, Ms Johnson was travelling the world, enjoying trips to Argentina, India, New York and Madrid. The fraud came to light when Brighton & Hove’s officers received a housing benefit claim from a third party claiming to rent Ms Johnson’s flat from her as she had gone travelling. Ms Johnson subsequently moved to Wales but continued to live abroad while claiming benefits in the UK. The combined overpayments to her were more than £50,000, with offences continuing up until 2012.

Found guilty of fraud in a joint prosecution by Brighton & Hove City Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.

1 Jan 0001

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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 181 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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Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Sentencing Results

Luke Summers

Marc Andrew Wilson

Jemma Webb

Johnny Morgan

Malcolm Perry

Dylan Edmunds

Robert Mayze

Daniel Charnock

Keiron Dixon

Lee Llewellyn

Hayley Lloyd

Sian Jones

Patrick Joseph Mcfetridge

Stuart Barratt

Andrew Hill

Darrell Slinger

Jakir Hussain

Jonathan Corrington

Keith Howells

John Anthony Morgan

Jayden Berry

Peter Jones

Michael Crossley

Mark Sewell

Jake Brooks

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Howells-Thomas

Griffith Prosser

Thomas Doyle

Samuel Morris

Tracy Johnson

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