Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 308 verdicts at Mold Crown Court (Flintshire). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 3 cases

Aaron Evans

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Aaron Evans, 34, along with Summer Marl-Brock and David Brock, ambushed her ex-boyfriend in his car during a late-night meeting in Ewloe, causing a fractured jaw, bite marks and facial injuries.

Admitted wounding with intent.

4 Apr 2026

David Brock

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

David Brock, 38, along with his cousin Summer Marl-Brock and Aaron Evans, ambushed her ex-boyfriend in his car during a late-night meeting in Ewloe, causing a fractured jaw, bite marks and facial injuries.

Admitted wounding with intent.

4 Apr 2026

Summer Marl-Brock

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

54 months imprisonment

Summer Marl-Brock, 21, lured her ex-boyfriend to a late-night meeting in Ewloe, where her cousin David Brock and Aaron Evans ambushed him in his car, causing a fractured jaw, bite marks and facial injuries.

Admitted wounding with intent.

4 Apr 2026

March 2026 26 cases

Tristan Thomas Roberts

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 22 years and six months

Tristan Thomas Roberts, 18, of Coniston Drive, Prestatyn, murdered his mother Angela Shellis, 45, on October 24, 2025. He planned the attack for at least three weeks, purchasing hammers, knives, and protective clothing online, and researching murders. The attack began at their shared home around 11pm on October 23, 2025, where he strangled her while she was conscious and pleading for help, recording the assault. He then deceived her into wearing a balaclava and led her through a railway line to an isolated area at Prestatyn's Morfa nature reserve, where he bludgeoned her to death with a lump hammer, inflicting multiple blows to the head causing severe blunt force injuries. He dragged her body about 100 metres into undergrowth, returned home, and boasted about the murder on Discord using graphic language. Her body was discovered later that morning by a member of the public.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge noted extensive pre-planning, prolonged attack, domestic violence, and sheer cruelty. Defendant diagnosed with autism and ADHD, showed signs of emerging personality disorder, but no abnormality of functioning at the time of the crime. Judge described him as a very dangerous individual with little remorse who revelled in control.

25 Mar 2026

Stuart Hampson

Shoplifting *

Sentence

22 weeks imprisonment

Stuart Hampson, 49, of no fixed abode, engaged in a crime spree involving repeatedly stealing from a Sainsbury's store in Flint. He was arrested as a result of targeted policing efforts in partnership with the store under Operation Bastion, a North Wales Police initiative to tackle retail crime.

Found guilty of seven counts of shoplifting. Remanded into custody prior to sentencing. Case part of Operation Bastion.

24 Mar 2026

Alan Davies

Causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Alan Davies and his wife Bernita allowed their 32-year-old daughter Steffie Davies to die from severe neglect at their home in Bluebell Estate, Pandy, Wrexham. Steffie was bed bound for 12 months, severely emaciated weighing 5 stone 9 lbs, covered in ulcers, pressure sores, and joint contractures. She had dirty matted hair possibly with lice eggs, suspected fungal infections, and was found in a sodden bed. She had been dead for several days when paramedics were called in May 2023, after an ordeal lasting longer than six weeks. Last seen by neighbours in 2017, she suffered immense pain while her parents ignored her needs despite her reliance on them.

Pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult. To serve two thirds in custody, rest on licence. Statutory surcharge imposed.

19 Mar 2026

Bernita Davies

Causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Bernita Davies and her husband Alan allowed their 32-year-old daughter Steffie Davies to die from severe neglect at their home in Bluebell Estate, Pandy, Wrexham. Steffie was bed bound for 12 months, severely emaciated weighing 5 stone 9 lbs, covered in ulcers, pressure sores, and joint contractures. She had dirty matted hair possibly with lice eggs, suspected fungal infections, and was found in a sodden bed. She had been dead for several days when paramedics were called in May 2023, after an ordeal lasting longer than six weeks. Last seen by neighbours in 2017, she suffered immense pain while her parents ignored her needs despite her reliance on them.

Pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult. To serve two thirds in custody, rest on licence. Statutory surcharge imposed.

19 Mar 2026

Adam Butler

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Adam Butler was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

30, of Whalleys Way, Acrefair

11 Mar 2026

Andrew Wayne Osborne

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Andrew Wayne Osborne was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

37, of Hill Court, Wrexham

11 Mar 2026

Charley Jones

Assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

10 month sentence suspended for two years, 20 days rehabilitation activity requirement, electronic curfew 7pm-6am for 26 weeks, £300 compensation, £120 costs

On March 2, 2025, at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham, Charley Jones, 21, of Llangollen Road, Ruabon, grabbed a prison guard from behind while the guard was restraining another prisoner causing problems. They fell to the floor, with the other prisoner having his arm around the guard's throat, and Jones preventing him from getting up during a scuffle involving another guard. The guard struggled to breathe and felt blows to his temple, sustaining cuts to his head, lumps to his temple, possible concussion, and subsequent mental health issues.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. Has 10 prior convictions for 31 offences, including assaulting emergency workers and threatening with a blade. Was serving 45 months for supplying Class A drugs and breaching a suspended sentence at the time. District Judge Gwyn Jones noted maturity and efforts to improve, suspending sentence due to time elapsed.

11 Mar 2026

Ellen Marie Davies

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Ellen Marie Davies was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

42, of no fixed address

11 Mar 2026

Emily Brooke Hughes

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Emily Brooke Hughes was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

23, of James Farm Cottages, Ruabon

11 Mar 2026

Emma Davies

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Emma Davies was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

41, of Maes Madoc, Acrefair

11 Mar 2026

Glyn Mayne

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Glyn Mayne was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

54, of Ty Coch Street, Henllan

11 Mar 2026

Ismail Jama

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Ismail Jama was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A and Class B drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

31, of Rockdove Avenue, Manchester

11 Mar 2026

Jason Carolan

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Jason Carolan was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A and Class B drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

44, of Wern Las, Rhosllanerchrugog

11 Mar 2026

Levi James Hughes

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Levi James Hughes was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

28, of Heol Y Parc, Bradley, Wrexham

11 Mar 2026

Liam Wright

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Liam Wright was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

26, of Coronation Drive, Chirk

11 Mar 2026

Luke Ridgeway-Mathews

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Luke Ridgeway-Mathews was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

27, of Maes Madoc, Acrefair

11 Mar 2026

Owen Wesley

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

9 years and 2 months imprisonment

Owen Wesley was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

36, of Mancot Way, Mancot

11 Mar 2026

Peter Allan Meyers

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Peter Allan Meyers was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

62, of Crane Street, Cefn Mawr

11 Mar 2026

Richard Rickards

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

9 years and 6 months imprisonment

Richard Rickards was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A and Class B drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

37, of Bodlyn, Acrefair

11 Mar 2026

Robert Alan Evison

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Robert Alan Evison was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

46, of Chathams Close, Acrefair

11 Mar 2026

Ronnie Williams

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

9 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ronnie Williams was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A and Class B drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

33, of Wern Las, Rhosllanerchrugog

11 Mar 2026

Samantha Harrill

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

3-year community order

Samantha Harrill was part of an organised crime group responsible for supplying Class A drugs, including cocaine, across Wrexham and Flintshire between April 2022 and September 2023. The group was dismantled following Operation Lardy, a six-month covert inquiry led by North Wales Police with support from the National Crime Agency and the Regional Organised Crime Unit. Raids in September 2023 across over 20 properties recovered cocaine worth over £150,000, cannabis worth £20,000, cash, weapons, and mobile phones. An estimated £550,000 was laundered through suspects’ bank accounts.

39, of Heol Y Plas, Cefn Mawr

11 Mar 2026

William Davies

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

William Davies committed horrific sexual offences against a young girl, including rape, assault by penetration of a child, and sexual assault. He stood trial at Mold Crown Court in January 2026 where a jury found him guilty of rape. The victim showed incredible courage in reporting the offences to police.

Convicted of rape after trial; previously admitted to assault by penetration of a child and sexual assault. 15-year sexual harm prevention order imposed, subject to notification requirements for life, and 15-year restraining order to protect the victim.

10 Mar 2026

Prince Asareb Boakye

Being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

six and a half years imprisonment

Prince Asareb Boakye, 19, from Telford, travelled to North Wales as part of a County Lines network that targeted and exploited a vulnerable man in the Conwy area. Between 2023 and 2025, he played an active role in supplying heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis in the Llandudno area. He was also involved in an incident on 16th January where he was found guilty of threatening with a knife and false imprisonment.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis, along with a separate charge of cannabis possession. Found guilty after trial of threatening with a knife and false imprisonment. Acquitted of a separate sexual offence. Made the subject of a 10-year restraining order.

6 Mar 2026

Jake Buckley-Mellor

Supply of Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Jake Buckley-Mellor, 20, of Nant Hall Road, Prestatyn, participated in a drug supply network between Rhyl and Runcorn from June to December 2025, distributing cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis via a drug line that sent over 25,000 advertisement messages. He regularly purchased credit for the drug phones from local newsagents and acted as a street-level dealer. Arrested in December 2025, Class A and B drugs, weapons, and cash were seized from his address. Admitted to being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs in 2024.

Entered guilty pleas to multiple drug offences involving possession and supply of Class A and Class B substances. Controlled the drugs line as a street-level dealer and purchased credit for drug phones.

3 Mar 2026

Tylor Mcevoy

Supply of Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Tylor McEvoy, 21, of John Street, Rhyl, was involved in a drug supply operation between June and December 2025 that flooded the Denbighshire area with cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis. The operation involved a drug line sending over 25,000 advertisement messages to customers for rapid drop-offs. McEvoy resupplied Jake Buckley-Mellor with Class A and B substances. He was arrested in December 2025 with Class A and B drugs, weapons, cash, and a drug supply phone seized from his address. Additional charges from 2024 involved wounding and malicious communications in Rhyl.

Entered guilty pleas to multiple drug offences involving possession and supply of Class A and Class B substances, plus separate charges of wounding and malicious communications offences. Oversaw the day-to-day running of the network.

3 Mar 2026

February 2026 14 cases

Geraint Hopwood

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Geraint Hopwood, 48, of Kinmel Bay, strangled a victim and threatened to share an intimate image of them. He also committed criminal damage. He was caught and appeared in court following these offenses.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and threatening to share an intimate photograph or film of a person. Concurrent sentence of 6 weeks for criminal damage. Subject to a 7-year restraining order prohibiting contact or approach to the complainant or posting material referring to them online.

27 Feb 2026

Gareth Hastie

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Officers executed warrants at two separate addresses in the Rhyl area as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs. During the searches, officers recovered almost half a kilogram of cocaine with an estimated street value of between £28,000 and £40,000. Gareth Hastie, 44, of Kinmel Bay, was found to have the drugs.

Admitted two counts of possessing cocaine with intent to supply. The seizure of almost half a kilogram of cocaine disrupted the supply chain.

26 Feb 2026

Curtis Williams

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

56 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 10 days rehabilitation

On April 18, 2021, police raided a flat at Cybi Place, Holyhead, Anglesey, where Williams shared a room with partner Natalie White. They discovered a significant cannabis supply operation including 1.4kg of cannabis ready for onward supply, dealers lists, evidence of phones used for drug dealing, and £2,100 in cash from proceeds.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. No previous offences. Stayed out of trouble since offence. Judge noted unacceptable delay of nearly five years, making jail unfair.

26 Feb 2026

Christopher Reid

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

52 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 10 days rehabilitation

On April 18, 2021, police raided a flat at Cybi Place, Holyhead, Anglesey, where Reid was the tenant. They discovered a significant cannabis supply operation including 1.4kg of cannabis ready for onward supply, dealers lists, evidence of phones used for drug dealing, and £2,100 in cash from proceeds. Reid claimed he was dealing under duress from a Liverpool gang.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. Previous convictions not similar. Stayed out of trouble since offence. Judge noted unacceptable delay of nearly five years, making jail unfair.

26 Feb 2026

Natalie White

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

57 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 10 days rehabilitation

On April 18, 2021, police raided a flat at Cybi Place, Holyhead, Anglesey, where White shared a room with partner Curtis Williams. They discovered a significant cannabis supply operation including 1.4kg of cannabis ready for onward supply, dealers lists, evidence of phones used for drug dealing, and £2,100 in cash from proceeds.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. No previous offences. Stayed out of trouble since offence. Judge noted unacceptable delay of nearly five years, making jail unfair.

26 Feb 2026

Scott Stirling

Possession of a bladed article, affray, and strangulation *

Sentence

44 months detention in a young offenders institution

On November 9, 2025, Scott Stirling, wearing a balaclava, confronted two brothers in a car park in Newtown with a curved machete (black handle, up to 20-inch blade) due to a grudge, threatening to 'cut off' their heads while advancing on them. The brothers backed away, one called police, and Stirling was arrested soon after with another male. Separately, between September 30 and November 30, 2024, in an abusive relationship, he pushed his former partner causing blurred vision, and after she tried to end it, strangled her with wire from curling irons; he also strangled her on another occasion. Victims reported feeling scared, unsafe, and unable to trust men. Machete not recovered. No CCTV in the area.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in a public place, affray, and two counts of strangulation. Judge warned he could cause a 'catastrophe' if criminal behaviour doesn't stop. Has autism and ADHD, immature, from care system. Currently serving concurrent 18-month sentence for aggravated burglary from Swansea Crown Court. Subject to five-year restraining order.

24 Feb 2026

Mark Canavan

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

56 weeks imprisonment

On the evening of Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Mark Canavan, who was disqualified from driving, was spotted by police in his VW Golf near Junction 31 of the A55 near Caerwys. He led officers on a 10-minute high-speed chase through country roads, reaching speeds over 100mph, overtaking vehicles, and crossing white lines, passing through Gwaenysgor. He abandoned the car in an alleyway, jumped a fence, and was later found at his flat in Maes Bryn Melyd, Rhyl, where he falsely claimed to have been at home having a cup of tea. The judge noted that miraculously no serious damage, injury, or death occurred. Canavan has 13 convictions for 28 offences, including prior dangerous driving and driving while disqualified in 2007 and 2008, taking a vehicle without consent, driving without insurance, and a 2025 disqualification for drug-influenced driving.

Pleaded guilty early. Difficult childhood mentioned. No remorse shown. Assessed as high risk to the public. Judge commented on arrogant attitude and lack of regard for others' safety. Has a child. Will serve around 40% in prison with the rest on licence. Also disqualified from driving for two years with 28-week extension and must pay a surcharge.

20 Feb 2026

James Roberts

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

James Roberts, 28, from Megs Lane, Buckley, Flintshire, subjected his former partner to a year-long campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour, including multiple instances of strangulation, actual bodily harm, and threats to burn down her home with her and her child inside. The abuse caused lasting physical, emotional, and mental damage to the victim and her daughter, leading her to feel worthless and doubt herself. Roberts denied the offences despite strong evidence, but was convicted following a trial in December 2025.

Convicted after trial of controlling and coercive behaviour, two counts of strangulation and two counts of actual bodily harm. Sentenced by Judge Simon Mills, who noted the defendant's jealousy, possessiveness, violence, and lack of genuine remorse despite strong evidence. Reduction applied due to sentencing error and mitigation. Will serve at least half in prison, remainder on licence. Domestic Abuse Protection Order for 7 years. One prior unrelated youth conviction.

16 Feb 2026

Thomas Williams

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Thomas Williams, 38, of Cristionydd, Penycae, Wrexham, engaged in two high-speed chases across Denbighshire and Wrexham, weaving across lanes, overtaking on blind bends, and speeding at 80mph in 20mph zones. During one pursuit from Acton towards Gwersyllt, he rammed a police patrol car and crashed. He attempted to flee but was tasered and handcuffed by North Wales Police officers.

Admitted two counts of dangerous driving and two of driving whilst disqualified. Defence barrister described driving as 'idiotic'. Judge commented on 'incredibly dangerous' behaviour. Disqualified from driving for five years and three months.

13 Feb 2026

Ian Michael Jones

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Ian Michael Jones, a 61-year-old disability support worker from Bedford Street in Rhyl, committed fraud by false representation against vulnerable adults with learning difficulties between 2013 and 2020. Employed by Premier Home Care and Flintshire County Council, he exploited his position by using victims' details to open bank accounts, obtain finance, credit cards, and store cards. He purchased items including a £1,500 Tag Heuer watch, jewellery, a new kitchen, windows, and driveway, totaling £45,647.43 in fraudulent gains. The offences were uncovered in 2020 when victims received suspicious letters about debts and mobile phones, leading to a police search that found financial documents, bank cards, and £9,000 in cash at his home in Ffordd Pennant, Mostyn, Holywell. Victims reported feeling upset, anxious, isolated, and betrayed, having trusted him as a friend and helper with daily tasks like shopping and cooking.

Admitted seven counts of fraud by false representation. Judge commented on the dreadful manner towards vulnerable people and breach of employment trust. Sentences concurrent except one.

12 Feb 2026

Ian Sullivan

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

52 weeks imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 15 days rehabilitation activity, 6 months alcohol treatment programme, 130 hours unpaid work

On May 4, 2025, Ian Sullivan drove a Jaguar erratically from Four Crosses near Menai Bridge towards Benllech on Anglesey, tailgating and beeping at another driver, entering the opposite lane, forcing a police officer to brake hard and take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision near Moelfre. He failed a roadside breath test with 175mg alcohol in 100ml blood. On December 16, 2025, in Llandudno, he turned from Gloddaeth Street into York Road, crashing into Lauren McMillan's car, appeared staggering, and breath test showed 61 micrograms in 100ml breath. He was also driving whilst disqualified.

Pleaded guilty to motoring offences. Judge noted he avoided accident by good luck and risk can be managed in community. Disqualified from driving for 54 months and must pass extended retest. Ordered to pay £150 prosecution costs.

6 Feb 2026

Karl Sturrs

Breaching restraining order *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment for breaching restraining order plus 4 months activated from suspended sentence

Karl Sturrs, previously convicted of using coercive or controlling behaviour, was subject to a ten-year restraining order from August 15, 2025, prohibiting contact with his partner until August 15, 2035. On January 9, 2026, police observed him with her at a garage forecourt in Gaerwen, Anglesey. The next day, officers attended her home, found him hiding in the attic, and she admitted letting him in as she still loved him.

Admitted the breach. Judge noted he had deliberately and flagrantly disregarded the court order. Remorseful, suggestion for probation and work in Holyhead rejected.

6 Feb 2026

Kieran Everard

Threatening a person with a weapon in a private place *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment for threatening a person with a weapon in a private place, 4 months consecutive for assault by biting, 3 months concurrent for possession of a weapon in a private place, 3 months concurrent for using threatening behaviour

On January 11, 2026, Kieran Everard, agitated and dancing, attacked Jay Whiteford at a multiple occupancy support centre in Saltney Ferry, biting his arm during a struggle. Everard then retrieved a knife from a sink and attempted to force entry into Whiteford's room for over 30 minutes, causing the victim to fear for his life and barricade the door with a chair. Police found Everard intoxicated. In an earlier incident on December 11, 2025, at Glanrafon emergency bed centre in Queensferry, Everard aggressively demanded a cigarette from Clayton Griffiths, threatened to smash his head in, and later shouted threats of suicide after being asked to leave.

Defendant had adverse childhood experiences, suspected schizophrenia and PTSD; described as verging on Jekyll and Hyde character; judge noted inability to regulate emotions and terror caused to victim.

6 Feb 2026

Christopher Jepson

Exposure *

Sentence

64 weeks imprisonment suspended for two years

In late 2023, Christopher Jepson, 33, of Maes Glas, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, committed two counts of exposure against the same girl. In the first incident, he asked her to follow him, whispered 'Do you want a tenner?', and then lowered his trousers to expose himself. Later that month, he exposed himself again to the same girl. The girl reported the second incident to an adult, leading to his arrest. He denied the offences, claiming in the second incident he had simply brought out a soft toy.

Convicted by jury after denying two counts of exposure. Ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid work, ten days of rehabilitation activity, attend 26 sessions of a building choices programme, pay £350 costs and £187 surcharge. Subject to sex offender notification requirements and sexual harm prevention order for ten years. Judge noted element of coercion and manipulation.

5 Feb 2026

January 2026 7 cases

Aaron Jones

Engaging in sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 15 months, 26 sessions of building choices, 15 rehabilitation activity requirements, 4 months GPS trial monitoring, 5 year restraining order, 10 year sex offender notification

Aaron Jones, aged 20 at the time, engaged in sexual activity with an underage teenage girl in 2023. He was convicted after a trial where he put the victim through the ordeal, showing no remorse. The victim cannot be named for legal reasons.

Pleaded not guilty and found guilty after trial. No previous convictions. Judge Simon Mills described him as 'selfish' and 'immature' with no remorse, imposing robust community measures instead of immediate custody. Must pay statutory surcharge. Defending solicitor Simon Rogers noted evidence of consensual sex and no coercion.

26 Jan 2026

Luke Smaje

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On Christmas Eve, Luke Smaje, 23, of Broad Oak View, Northop Hall, stabbed martial arts fighter Jack Shaw twice in the Broad Oak pub in Connah's Quay after both had relationships with the same woman at different times. Smaje complained of lack of respect and wanted to show pain, getting the jump on Shaw with a fairly sizeable knife before they could go outside to fight. One stab went through Shaw's liver, causing him to lose two and a half litres of blood, requiring two surgeries and resulting in lasting weakness that may prevent his professional fighting career. Shaw was rushed to the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. Concurrent 16 months for possession of a knife in a public place. Must serve two thirds before parole eligibility. Judge noted the attack was motivated by revenge over relationships with the same woman, out of character but involved illegal knife carrying, ketamine, and alcohol.

22 Jan 2026

Miles Stain

Being concerned in the supply of cannabis *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Miles Stain, 21, of East Parade, Rhyl, was involved in supplying cannabis between July 2023 and June 2024. On June 30, 2024, police stopped him in Bodfor Street, Rhyl, after smelling cannabis; he had three bags totaling 43 grams of cannabis, a grinder, and two Ecstasy tablets. A search of his home found £160 in cash. Phone analysis revealed messages offering cannabis to customers. He claimed debts of £12,000 from a previous arrest led to threats of being killed and 'chopped up', but provided no evidence or names.

Second drugs offence. Pleaded guilty. Also received a concurrent 10-month sentence for possession of cannabis with intent to supply. No separate penalty for possession of two Ecstasy tablets. Judge noted prior suspended sentence in June 2023 and reversion to similar behaviour.

20 Jan 2026

Sean Devonport

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Sean Devonport, 37, of Corun y Bryn, Connah's Quay, participated in a retaliatory home invasion on May 29, 2022, in Garden City with three accomplices armed with a machete and shovel. After an initial clash, they targeted the house, damaged vehicles, broke in, and beat victim Alexandru Martocsan with weapons, inflicting serious injuries such as broken jaw bones, deviated nose, and lacerations to the knee and face.

Swept along with the crowd, did not carry weapons himself. Part of joint enterprise involving premeditation, alcohol, and considerable violence.

15 Jan 2026

Richard Unwin

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Richard Unwin, 38, of Powell Road, Buckley, was part of a gang of four who, on May 29, 2022, in Garden City, broke into a house with a machete and shovel seeking retribution after an earlier incident. They attacked vehicles, entered the property, broke into the victim's bedroom, and assaulted Alexandru Martocsan outside, causing severe injuries including jaw fractures, nose deviation, and deep cuts to the knee. Unwin was seen carrying a shovel.

Father-of-seven, had been drinking, admitted the victim was scared for his life. Behaviour described as completely wrong and inappropriate.

15 Jan 2026

Levi Matthews

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Levi Matthews, 28, of no fixed address, joined three others on May 29, 2022, in Garden City, arming themselves with a machete and shovel for retribution following an earlier altercation. The group smashed vehicle windows, forced entry into the house, and violently attacked victim Alexandru Martocsan in his bedroom and outside, resulting in profuse bleeding, facial fractures, and deep knee wounds requiring hospital treatment.

Struggled with temper, acted in heat of the moment fuelled by alcohol, deeply regrets involvement. Now a roofer with settled accommodation and young child.

15 Jan 2026

Jack Daniel Brown

Intentional strangulation and criminal damage *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Jack Daniel Brown forced his way into a flat on Bath Street, Rhyl, on 18 November 2025, by smashing the lock and handle off the front door. He was shouting about ketamine in an adjacent room before attacking the occupant by repeatedly putting his hands around the victim's neck, restricting his breathing.

Pleaded guilty to both charges at an earlier hearing.

13 Jan 2026

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Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Alan Davies

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Adam Butler

Andrew Wayne Osborne

Charley Jones

Ellen Marie Davies

Emily Brooke Hughes

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Levi James Hughes

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Luke Ridgeway-Mathews

Owen Wesley

Peter Allan Meyers

Richard Rickards

Robert Alan Evison

Ronnie Williams

Samantha Harrill

William Davies

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Jake Buckley-Mellor

Tylor Mcevoy

Geraint Hopwood

Gareth Hastie

Curtis Williams

Christopher Reid

Natalie White

Scott Stirling

Mark Canavan

James Roberts

Thomas Williams

Ian Michael Jones

Ian Sullivan

Karl Sturrs

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Christopher Jepson

Aaron Jones

Luke Smaje

Miles Stain

Sean Devonport

Richard Unwin

Levi Matthews

Jack Daniel Brown

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