Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 37 verdicts at Mold Crown Court (Flintshire). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Nial Ferry

Actual Bodily Harm

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Nial Ferry, 23, assaulted his partner at a property in Davies Court, Wrexham, on May 20. He grabbed her hair, hit her in the face, leaving her with blood on her face, and attempted to drown her by turning on a tap. A neighbour heard her shouting for help, leading to police intervention. Officers found blood in the kitchen and on Ferry, who then became aggressive, threatening and assaulting two police officers. The victim stated she felt controlled through violence and fear, believing he might kill her if they remained together.

Admitted causing actual bodily harm. Expressed remorse and disgust with his actions. Had suffered abuse in his past. The judge activated three months from a suspended sentence and added consecutive/concurrent terms for assaulting emergency workers.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Kayleigh Godbert

Owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused injury

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Kayleigh Godbert bought an Akita dog for £150 from a website, which later became aggressive and bit someone. Despite warnings to get rid of the dog, it was not properly managed. Several months later, the dog bit a toddler six times, causing severe facial injuries that will scar the child for life. The incident occurred one night, and the child required hospital treatment for deep lacerations.

Pleaded guilty to owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused injury. Had tried to rehome the dog and believed it should be put down. Also disqualified from owning or keeping a dog for seven years.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Thomas Moir

Owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused injury

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Thomas Moir was in charge of an Akita dog that had previously shown aggression and bitten someone. Despite warnings about the dog's dangerous nature, it was not adequately controlled. The dog bit a toddler six times, resulting in severe injuries that will leave permanent scars. Moir had been drinking heavily and was asleep at the time of the attack.

Pleaded guilty to owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused injury. Had been drinking for 18 hours and was asleep during the incident. Took steps to rehome the dog but did not follow through. Had abstained from alcohol for nine months before sentencing. Also disqualified from owning or keeping a dog for seven years.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Lesley Smith

Fraud by abuse of position

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Lesley Smith, a 44-year-old customer consultant for Lloyds Banking Group in Flint, defrauded her employer by transferring funds into her own accounts, starting with £200 and escalating to larger sums totalling £108,956.87. The offending occurred over time, with payments including eleven sums of £11,289.59 and 65 sums of £82,783. It began when she transferred money from Lloyds to her NatWest account, raising concerns due to her salary of £1,500 a month. She has repaid about £80,000 and used some for charity, but the fraud led to greater scrutiny on her colleagues, affecting bank morale and efficiency. She forfeited her pension worth £86,180.74 towards losses, leaving a net loss of £22,666.13 to Lloyds.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by abuse of position. Judge noted her high position of trust, that some stolen money went to charity, and expressed disbelief at her actions, while highlighting the seriousness of the offences.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Steven Corby

Conveying a prohibited article into a prison

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Steven Corby, an inmate at HMP Berwyn, received a package containing spice and cannabis from Sarah Cornell during a prison visit on July 1, 2024. Prison staff witnessed him removing the package from the front of Cornell's trousers and placing it in his own waistband.

Pleaded guilty. He is serving a sentence for a drugs offence and is not eligible for parole until July 2026. He is a qualified bricklayer and has been doing vocational courses in prison.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Sarah Cornell

Conveying a prohibited article into a prison

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended

Sarah Cornell passed a package containing spice and cannabis to inmate Steven Corby during a visit at HMP Berwyn on July 1, 2024. She was spotted by prison staff, and the judge considered her family circumstances in deciding not to impose immediate custody.

Pleaded guilty and expressed profound embarrassment. She has six children, one of whom recently broke their elbow and was in hospital. The judge suspended the sentence, citing disproportionate harm to her children and noting she acted for financial reward.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Jordan Tarran

Engaging in sexual activity with a child

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jordan Tarran, 23, from Flintshire, groomed a 14-year-old girl with vapes and alcohol in 2023, leading to repeated sexual abuse. He engaged in sexual activity with her, including choking and not using contraception, and sent her an intimate photograph. The abuse occurred multiple times in his bed, and he was arrested after police intervened during an attempted meeting in Chester. The victim reported feeling in love initially but later uncomfortable and scared, and Tarran attempted to blame her.

Initially denied the allegations but later accepted responsibility; judge praised the victim for being eloquent and courageous; additional sentences of 12 months for sexual communication with a child and 6 months for making an indecent image; to serve half the term; subject to a sexual harm prevention order and sex offender notification requirements for life, plus a 10-year restraining order.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Hasnain Ahmad

Dangerous Driving

June 5, 2025

Sentence: Nine months' detention in a young offenders institute, suspended for two years; 200 hours of unpaid work; 20 days of rehabilitation activity; disqualified from driving for two years

Hasnain Ahmad was in a stolen blue Skoda Kamiq worth £17,400, which had been taken from a Queensferry auction site. On October 22, 2024, he drove the vehicle onto the M56 motorway in Cheshire, fled from police in convoy with another vehicle, reached speeds of 80mph on a 30mph road, narrowly missed members of the public, and crashed the car. He tested positive for cannabis, had no driving licence, and was carrying cannabis and a grinder.

Pleaded guilty to motoring offences. Judge described the driving as 'horrific' and noted it was fortunate he was not killed. He must take an extended driving test and obey the law to avoid further consequences.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Tarran Wilkes

Theft

June 5, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order and £160 compensation

Tarran Wilkes participated in an overnight crime spree on January 7, 2023, involving the theft of Makita tools from a van in Ford, Shropshire, and a Vauxhall Insignia from Llanfair Caereinion, near Welshpool. She drove away in a Nissan X-Trail containing the stolen tools, wearing pink bedroom slippers, and was stopped by police in Westbury, near Shrewsbury. She provided varying accounts during her arrest and was linked to the crimes through mobile phone data. The thefts caused victims significant distress, including paranoia and health impacts.

Pleaded guilty to stealing tools and a car. Judge Simon Mills noted she was easily influenced, not the main planner, and has turned her life around by moving away from negative influences and staying off cocaine.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Daniel Olczyk

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 5, 2024

Sentence: 36 weeks imprisonment

Daniel Olczyk assaulted his wife, Monika Olczyk, in January 2024 while under the influence of alcohol, throwing a glass at her and headbutting her on the forehead, causing extreme pain and a bruise that lasted a week. On March 20, 2024, he followed her upstairs, kicked the door open, verbally abused her, grabbed her by the hair, and prevented her from leaving, leading to her reporting the incidents to the police. The relationship was described as toxic due to his daily alcohol consumption.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Failed to take responsibility for his actions and blamed his wife. Also subject to a five-year restraining order. Judge noted his alcohol abuse and lack of remorse.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Joseph Rothwell

Controlling and coercive behaviour

June 2, 2024

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment

In the summer of 2023, Joseph Rothwell engaged in a pattern of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his then-partner Louise Roberts in Conwy. This included threatening to murder her and burn down her home during an argument in early July, calling her derogatory names, accusing her of infidelity, and threatening to 'snap her neck'. On July 17, 2023, he sent a voice recording threatening to 'smash her mum's head' and murder her. On August 1, 2023, he locked her in a bedroom, pinned her to the bed, struck her face multiple times, and pinned her to the floor while threatening to kill her. These actions led to a significant decline in Ms. Roberts' mental health, causing her to feel self-conscious, lose confidence, and avoid going out alone.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour. Had 28 previous convictions. Judge Simon Mills described his behaviour as 'truly dreadful' and stated that adequate punishment required immediate custody. A seven-year restraining order was imposed for the victim's protection.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

David Alfie Williams

Affray

May 28, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

On December 22, 2023, David Alfie Williams attended an address in Bodlyn, Acrefair, demanding a cigarette. He smashed a living room window, climbed in through another window, and threatened a group of five people, including making threats to stab one individual. The group locked themselves in the bathroom out of fear as he stabbed the door multiple times with a kitchen knife and banged on the window. He was later apprehended by police after a short foot chase, where he resisted arrest, damaged a police vehicle, and spat at a police officer. He has 32 convictions for 63 offences.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage, one count of affray, and one count of common assault of an emergency worker. Breached a suspended sentence from October of the previous year. Judge Rhys Rowlands noted his 'unenviable history of offending' and that the behaviour was 'totally inappropriate' with a profound effect on victims.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Matthew Parrott

Causing death by dangerous driving

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment and a 6.5 year driving ban

On November 27, 2023, Matthew Parrott was driving a Honda Civic on the A458 in Middletown, near Welshpool, when he overtook a bus by crossing double white lines on a stretch of road with hidden dips and a 50mph limit. This dangerous manoeuvre led to a head-on collision with Margaret Lee's red Ford Fiesta, causing her catastrophic injuries and death later that day at a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent. Parrott was able to exit his vehicle, but Lee had no chance to avoid the impact.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving. Expressed genuine remorse and is unlikely to reoffend, as per character references. Judge noted it was a momentary error but dangerous.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Tyler Lewis

Carrying a knife

May 14, 2024

Sentence: Five days of rehabilitation activity

In November 2023, police received a report of two males arguing on Wellington Road in Rhyl, with one seen with a knife. Officers found Tyler Lewis sitting on a wall; he refused to comply with police instructions and began removing his clothes. A knife with his DNA on it was discovered nearby. He had been spared jail initially but breached conditions due to reasons including poor weather and lengthy sessions.

Admitted breaching a suspended sentence by not attending a probation appointment in February; previously sentenced to four months' imprisonment suspended for a year-and-a-half; mental health has improved and he is no longer taking cocaine.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Alison Wells

Theft

May 8, 2024

Sentence: additional 10 days’ rehabilitation activity and six-month drug rehabilitation requirement

Alison Wells stole a mobile phone belonging to Keith Gough, which contained irreplaceable pictures of his late wife, whom he had been with for 34 years until her death in 2003. The phone was not recovered, resulting in the loss of those photos as well as images from a holiday to Costa Rica. Additionally, Wells displayed unacceptable behaviour towards probation staff during a rehabilitation appointment on March 25, leading to a breach of her suspended sentence.

Admitted to unacceptable behaviour during a rehabilitation activity requirement appointment on March 25. Judge Timothy Petts decided not to activate the suspended prison sentence, noting that she is making small steps and that custody would undo her progress. She must comply with the order to avoid further issues.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Gerard Ward

Theft

April 10, 2024

Sentence: 46 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

On February 29, 2024, Gerard Ward stole more than £5,700 worth of goods, including Nicorette and Gillette products, toothbrushes, bottles of Gaviscon, and various creams, gels, and sprays, from Tesco stores in Prestatyn, Llandudno, and Abergele, and from a Boots store in Rhyl. He had adapted his coat with additional pockets to hide the stolen items, indicating significant planning in the offences.

Initially denied seven counts of theft and one count of going equipped for theft, but later pleaded guilty. Had five previous convictions; mental health issues were spiralling out of control at the time. Ordered to complete 15 days of rehabilitation activity and banned from entering North Wales, with electronic monitoring.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Brian George Owens

Assault on emergency worker

April 9, 2024

Sentence: One year and 10 months imprisonment

On February 27, officers were called to deal with a reported assault on Turkey Shore Road, Holyhead involving Owens. He violently lashed out at two police officers, grabbing one by the hair and pulling out a clump before striking her to the face. He then placed his hands around another officer's neck and strangled her. Despite the sustained attack, the officers managed to arrest and detain him.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker, two counts of threats to kill, assault, and breach of a criminal behaviour order. Owens is a prolific offender who was already subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order. District Inspector Wayne Francis commented that assaults on emergency workers will not be tolerated.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Kyle Hall

Escaping from lawful custody

March 21, 2024

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 1 year

Kyle Hall was arrested on June 8, 2024, in Rhyl and taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital after complaining of chest pains. While unsupervised, he escaped from custody after asking staff for water, leading to a short chase before he was recaptured. The incident was captured on closed-circuit television, and the matter for which he was originally arrested was described as relatively minor.

Admitted the offence; had 12 previous convictions for 20 offences; represented himself in court; ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work; Judge Niclas Parry stated that immediate custody would be a waste of prison space and warned him not to reoffend.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Dino Marku

Production of Cannabis

March 8, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Dino Marku, an asylum seeker from Albania, was found hiding behind boxes in a cannabis farm at the former County Times offices in Welshpool on January 9, 2024. The farm consisted of three grow rooms equipped with lights, air filters, and fans, containing 246 cannabis plants with an estimated value of up to £258,300. He had been hired to water the plants and monitor security cameras, expecting a £10,000 payment, and had only recently entered the UK.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. No previous convictions. Was promised £10,000 for working as a gardener and was exploited due to his vulnerability as an asylum seeker. Judge noted he was involved for financial reward and will be deported.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Keiron Bellis

Threatening behaviour

March 6, 2024

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

On January 19, Keiron Bellis threw a punch at a female outside a licensed premises in Llandudno while she was being restrained by a security staff member, Lee Jones, causing them both to fall to the floor. Bellis then threatened to 'get him' and 'shoot him', spat at him, and ran off. He was later found and arrested at a nearby hotel. Upon arrest, he admitted to consuming alcohol and cocaine, was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, and was abusive to police en route. He claimed he could not remember the incident due to intoxication.

Pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour. Had 19 previous convictions for 30 offences. Judge commented that he behaved 'quite disgustingly' in a 'sustained' incident. He had completed unpaid work on a current suspended sentence.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Kenneth Jones

Grievous Bodily Harm

February 29, 2024

Sentence: 27 months in prison

On June 9, last year, Kenneth Jones punched Jamie Selvey outside The Bell Hotel in Commercial Street, Newtown, after Selvey badgered him for drugs. The single punch caused catastrophic brain injuries, leaving Selvey in a permanent vegetative state requiring palliative care. Jones was captured on CCTV, and the incident led to Selvey needing brain surgery and ongoing life support.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting malicious grievous bodily harm. Showed remorse by calling 999 and assisting the victim until emergency services arrived. Judge noted he did not intend the catastrophic consequences and highlighted his immaturity and kind nature despite the act.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Ricky Farrington

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply

January 10, 2024

Sentence: Two years and six months imprisonment

Ricky Farrington, a 31-year-old father-of-three from Caersws, became involved in dealing Class A drugs due to financial difficulties. He was arrested on December 7 at his home, where police found approximately £2,800 worth of cocaine hidden in a hollowed-out candle, £2,400 in cash, drug paraphernalia including scales, a balaclava, and a knife. His phone contained evidence of drug dealing conversations and a tick list of debts. The crimes occurred around Powys, with Farrington supplying cocaine in his local community.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. No previous convictions; involved due to financial struggles to support his family. Judge noted he entered the activity for financial gain with eyes open.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Richard Pryce

Possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine

December 22, 2023

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Richard Pryce, from Llanfyllin, was found in possession of heroin and cocaine worth nearly £20,000 during a police search of his flat on January 14, 2021. Police seized 129 grams of heroin, additional drugs, £960 in cash, and drug paraphernalia, with the drugs valued at over £16,000 on the street. Despite his arrest, he continued involvement in drug activities, leading to another search on November 22, 2023, at an address in Meifod, where 2.4 grams of heroin worth £300 and 17.1 grams of cocaine worth £1,600 to £2,000 were found, along with messages on his phones related to drug deals and a throwing star as an offensive weapon. This pattern of behaviour stemmed from his long-term drug use, which intensified after his partner's death in 2019, resulting in debt and small-scale dealing to friends.

Pleaded guilty to nine charges, including possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine, and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. He has previous convictions for possessing drugs but none for trafficking prior to 2021. The judge noted the significant amount of drugs and pressure on him, while his lawyer mentioned his drug use escalated after his partner's death in 2019, leading to a 'never-ending spiral' of addiction and debt.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Wayne Butler

Assault and False Imprisonment

November 30, 2023

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Wayne Butler led a sadistic revenge attack on vulnerable victim Matthew Williams during a 12-hour ordeal on July 17 in Llanidloes, involving carving his then-girlfriend's name into Williams' forehead with a Stanley knife, pulling out four teeth with a metal bar, beating him severely, throwing darts at him, attempting to suffocate him with a plastic bag, choking him, stripping him naked, binding him with bandages, and demanding money over a drug debt while threatening further violence.

Judge described the attack as sadistic and depraved; Butler was deemed a dangerous offender with a history of violent offending and mental health issues; he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Stephen Dixon

Assault and False Imprisonment

November 30, 2023

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Stephen Dixon participated in the sadistic attack on Matthew Williams on July 17 in Llanidloes, including spitting ammonia in the victim's face, tying him up with bandages after stripping him, smashing a mug over his head, and piercing his ears with a pin, as part of a 12-hour ordeal involving torture and false imprisonment.

Co-defendant who assisted in the assault; his actions were described as out of character due to alcohol issues and coercion by Butler; he had a previously settled life and only minor prior convictions for drink driving.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

David Cross

Actual bodily harm

October 26, 2023

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, plus 20 rehabilitation activity days, 150 hours of unpaid work, £87 victim surcharge, and £1,000 compensation

David Cross attacked his ex-wife in the early hours of February 5 at his home in Newtown after they had been drinking. The incident began when she accused him of behaving inappropriately towards his current partner, who was unwell. He became angry, repeatedly punched her in the head, grabbed her hair, pushed her into the bathroom where she fell, and continued to stamp on her head, back, and leg while his current partner tried to intervene. The victim suffered significant injuries including a black eye, a cut above the eyebrow, bruising, a haemorrhage behind her eye, blurred vision, and difficulty walking, requiring hospital treatment. She also experienced increased anxiety and fear of encountering him.

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm. No previous convictions. Judge noted the offence passed the custody threshold but suspended the sentence due to early guilty plea, remorse, rehabilitation prospects, good character, and potential impact on his partner.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Lauren Harris

Murder

August 12, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

Lauren Harris, who had been in a relationship with and moved in with David Wilcox in mid-2023, depleted his bank account. On November 19, 2023, she was at his home on Bay View Road, Colwyn Bay, drinking and taking drugs with David Webster and Thomas Whiteley. An argument led to her stabbing Mr Wilcox twice in the early hours of November 20, 2023, while he was also attacked by Webster. She then drove off in Mr Wilcox's Volvo with the others, crashing shortly after, and Mr Wilcox was found unconscious by police.

Found guilty after a trial; judge described the murder as brutal and senseless, an abuse of trust, and noted no remorse; application for appeal was refused.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

David Webster

Murder

August 12, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years

David Webster was present at David Wilcox's home on Bay View Road, Colwyn Bay, on November 19, 2023, where he was drinking and taking drugs with Lauren Harris and Thomas Whiteley. During an argument in the early hours of November 20, 2023, he bludgeoned Mr Wilcox with a vodka bottle and also kicked, punched, and stamped on him while Harris stabbed him. Webster then fled with Harris and Whiteley in Mr Wilcox's Volvo, which crashed shortly after.

Found guilty after a trial; no application for appeal was made within the required 28 days.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Jack Nash

Supply of class A drugs

August 1, 2023

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Jack Nash profited more than £35,000 from dealing heroin and crack cocaine in Rhyl, Abergele, and Colwyn Bay. He was linked to a 'graft phone' that advertised drug sales for about three months, based at his home and in his vehicle. On July 22, 2024, police executed a search warrant at his residence, finding the phone, hundreds of pounds in cash, quantities of crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis, as well as 'tick lists' with names and phone numbers. Analysis showed numerous messages advertising and requesting drug sales.

Admitted to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, acquiring/using/possessing criminal property, and possession of class A and B drugs with intent to supply. At a subsequent proceeds of crime hearing, he was ordered to pay back £1 within three months or face an additional seven days in prison.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Joseph Oliver

Fraud

July 1, 2023

Sentence: Four years and nine months imprisonment and ordered to repay £7,612.61

Joseph Oliver, as director of LJ Property Solutions Ltd and Windowseal Ltd, dishonestly and persistently defrauded elderly and vulnerable residents in North Wales and Lancashire between 2017 and 2023. He targeted victims with an average age of 82, convincing them to pay for unnecessary or substandard work on windows, doors, and conservatories, often holding them to ransom by claiming risks to their homes. Investigations revealed 39 victims, some of whom have since died, with losses including six-figure sums.

Admitted two charges of knowingly being party to a business carrying on for fraudulent purposes. Proceeds of crime hearing ordered payment within three months or face additional four months in default.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Susan Bagshaw

Conspiracy to cause criminal damage

June 26, 2023

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

Susan Bagshaw, 65, from Clawdd Helyg, Commins Coch, along with others, broke into the Teledyne Labtech factory in Presteigne on December 9, 2022. Wearing orange overalls marked 'Palestine Action' and a balaclava, she used a sledgehammer, crowbar, smoke canisters, and a fire extinguisher filled with red paint to smash computer equipment, monitors, furniture, and spray paint on machinery. She also daubed paint on a memorial to a former employee. The group caused extensive damage worth £320,000, leading to the factory's closure for a week and additional security costs of £900,000. The incident involved risks such as fumes from damaged chemical baths and potential cyanide formation.

Admitted conspiracy to cause criminal damage. Expressed remorse and vowed not to engage in such behaviour again. The group had embarked on an episode of destruction requiring a high degree of planning.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Morwenna Grey

Conspiracy to cause criminal damage

June 26, 2023

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

Morwenna Grey, 41, from Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, along with others, broke into the Teledyne Labtech factory in Presteigne on December 9, 2022. Wearing orange overalls marked 'Palestine Action' and a balaclava, she used a sledgehammer, crowbar, smoke canisters, and a fire extinguisher filled with red paint to smash computer equipment, monitors, furniture, and spray paint on machinery. She also daubed paint on a memorial to a former employee. The group caused extensive damage worth £320,000, leading to the factory's closure for a week and additional security costs of £900,000. The incident involved risks such as fumes from damaged chemical baths and potential cyanide formation.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Tristan Dixon

Conspiracy to cause criminal damage

June 26, 2023

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

Tristan Dixon, 34, from Huddersfield, along with others, broke into the Teledyne Labtech factory in Presteigne on December 9, 2022. He climbed onto the roof equipped with a sledgehammer, crowbar, and drill, smashing 17 skylight windows, causing glass to fall inside, and drilling holes in the roof. He also unveiled a banner with 'Palestine Action'. The group caused extensive damage worth £320,000, leading to the factory's closure for a week and additional security costs of £900,000. The incident involved risks such as fumes from damaged chemical baths and potential cyanide formation.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Ruth Hogg

Conspiracy to cause criminal damage

June 26, 2023

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Ruth Hogg, 40, from Stanley Road, Aberystwyth, along with others, broke into the Teledyne Labtech factory in Presteigne on December 9, 2022. She climbed onto the roof equipped with a sledgehammer, crowbar, drill, and a rucksack filled with smoke canisters, smashing 17 skylight windows, causing glass to fall inside, and drilling holes in the roof. She also unveiled a banner with 'Palestine Action'. The group caused extensive damage worth £320,000, leading to the factory's closure for a week and additional security costs of £900,000. The incident involved risks such as fumes from damaged chemical baths and potential cyanide formation.

Found guilty of conspiracy to cause criminal damage after a trial at Caernarfon Crown Court. Expressed remorse and vowed not to engage in such behaviour again. The group had embarked on an episode of destruction requiring a high degree of planning. She climbed onto the roof and damaged skylight windows.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Charles Hudson

Breach of suspended sentence

June 5, 2023

Sentence: £50 fine and £50 costs, total £100 to be paid within two months

Charles Hudson, 20, of Warren Road, Rhyl, was involved in supplying cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis from August 2022 to January 2023. In January 2023, he was found in possession of a snooker ball in a sock, more than 6g of cannabis, £90 in cash, and a phone, with a discarded wrap of cocaine nearby. Police also discovered additional cannabis, 5.1g of cocaine with 80 per cent purity, and £1,860 in cash in his bedroom at his grandparents' home. He breached his suspended sentence by failing to attend a required unpaid work appointment on May 3, 2023, citing illness without providing evidence.

Admitted failing to attend an unpaid work appointment on May 3 without reasonable excuse. Has completed 60 of 180 hours of unpaid work ordered in his original sentence. Judge Simon Mills warned him about future breaches and praised his responsible attitude.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Duane Illman

Sexual assault of a child under 13

June 4, 2023

Sentence: 16.5 years imprisonment plus 5 years on licence

Duane Illman, a 40-year-old from Prestatyn, sexually abused two children over a number of years in a predatory manner. He touched Child A sexually and made the child perform a sex act on him. For Child B, he made the child perform sex acts and touched the child sexually on numerous occasions. The abuse had a significant and lifelong impact on the victims, as detailed in their statements to the court.

Pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences. Judge described him as cunning, devious, manipulative, and predatory, noting he caused catastrophic harm to his victims and had a powerful sexual urge towards children that he appeared unable to control.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Sarah Prendergast

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

May 13, 2023

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 1 year

Sarah Prendergast, a 28-year-old from East Parade, Rhyl, was an inpatient at the Hergest mental health unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. On October 24, 2022, she was informed of a transfer to another facility, which caused her to become volatile. She shouted, swore, spat at staff, was restrained, and then bit an ambulance care assistant, Joanne Whelan, on the arm while in the ambulance. This resulted in a 20cm scar, an infection requiring antibiotics and a tetanus injection, and significant emotional distress for the victim, who later left her job.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has three previous convictions for seven offences. The offence was committed during a mental health crisis, and the judge noted her mental state had relapsed entirely.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

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