Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 367 verdicts at Mold Crown Court (Flintshire). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 5 cases

Jamie Williams

Assault causing physical harm and firearms offences *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jamie Williams launched an unprovoked attack on his brother on 18 April 2026, punching him several times in the face before striking him on the head with the handle of an imitation handgun. Despite the victim falling unconscious, Williams continued the assault, repeatedly punching and stamping on his brother's head, causing serious injuries. Williams then used the weapon, which he had modified to fire bullets, to threaten other people present who were attempting to help the victim.

Pleaded guilty. The court also made a forfeiture order for destruction of the firearm, ammunition and cannabis recovered during the investigation.

15 Jun 2026

Gordon Duncan

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, and banned from driving for 5 years

Gordon Duncan violently attacked a woman in Hawarden during the early hours of February 21, causing serious facial injuries. She fled to a friend's house, prompting a police call. Duncan was arrested in Birkenhead on 26 March. He admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and other motoring offences.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and dangerous driving. Must pass an extended driving test after the ban.

4 Jun 2026

Kyle Robinson

Burglary and inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

43 months imprisonment

Kyle Robinson, of Aston Road, Shotton, was involved in a masked gang burglary on Old Chester Road, Ewloe, on September 1, 2025. The group, dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, smashed their way into a property while the occupant fled upstairs and called police. Robinson carried a hockey stick and his blood was later recovered from a TV unit. While on bail for that offence, on February 8, 2026, he violently attacked his partner at the St David's Park Hotel in Ewloe. After an argument, he dragged her, punched her repeatedly, fracturing her left eye socket and nose, knocking her unconscious, and causing a missing tooth and widespread bruising. She required surgery to insert a metal plate and suffered ongoing nerve damage, double vision, and PTSD.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. Judge Eugene Egan described the attack as 'utterly disgraceful' and 'ferocious'. Also made subject to a 10-year Domestic Abuse Prevention Order.

3 Jun 2026

Barry Francis Lee

Exposure *

Sentence

Two year community order with 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, a 26-session programme, and a 12-month drug rehabilitation requirement with monthly reviews, plus statutory surcharge

On June 8 2025, around 7.45pm, a woman walking her dog on the coastal path in Conwy saw Barry Francis Lee sitting on a bench. He walked towards her, stood next to her making her uncomfortable, and she noticed he had his penis out and was holding it while smiling at her. She called him pathetic and he apologised. He was later identified on CCTV. Then at 9.30pm on December 6 2025, in the car park of Lidl superstore, Llandudno Junction, a woman in a car with another person saw Lee walk past her vehicle multiple times with his penis out, performing a sex act. She felt disgusted and sick. He was identified and arrested.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of exposure. The court heard he had four previous convictions for 17 offences including a 2019 conviction for sexual communication with a child and other sexual offences, and a December 2023 sentence of 24 months for malicious communication and exposure. Judge Eugene Egan noted that he had already served nearly six months on remand, so the sentence focused on rehabilitation; the judge said he would have faced immediate custody if not for the time on remand.

2 Jun 2026

Robert Mattravers

Rape of a child *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 11 years and 8 months

Robert Mattravers, 47, of Russell Road, Runcorn, committed a series of sexual offences against two children in Connah's Quay. The abuse came to light after one victim disclosed it to school staff. Police arrested him and found indecent images of children on his phone. He pleaded guilty to four counts of rape of a child, five counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, causing a child to watch sexual activity, making indecent images of children (two Category A, two Category B, four Category C), and taking five indecent photographs of a child at Category C. He will remain on licence for life if released.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Indefinite sex offenders' register notification, lifetime bar from working with children and vulnerable adults, and lifetime restraining order imposed.

2 Jun 2026

May 2026 2 cases

John Watton

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Between 16 and 27 March 2025, John Watton exchanged messages with a decoy Facebook profile 'Poppy' run by Stop UK, which was presented as a 10-year-old girl. Although he acknowledged she was 'too young', he sent sexually explicit messages, described sexual acts, asked for naked photographs, encouraged phone calls when she claimed to be in the bath, and sent an indecent image of himself. The conversation moved to WhatsApp. He was confronted by Stop UK on 27 March 2025 and arrested.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause or incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Initially denied charges, later changed pleas. Defence cited no real child involved and health difficulties. Judge noted limited insight and risk, giving concurrent sentences. Also given 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and £187 surcharge.

28 May 2026

Sion Douglas Griffiths

Rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Sion Douglas Griffiths, of King Edwards Street, Barmouth, raped a woman as she slept at a property in Llanrwst in August 2021. The victim woke to find him sexually assaulting her, told him to stop and tried to push him away, but he continued until told again to cease.

Found guilty after trial. Made subject to a lifetime restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

6 May 2026

April 2026 10 cases

Michael Berry

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

As part of a gang, followed and burgled homes across Wrexham and Flintshire from January to May 2025, targeting elderly victims, stealing thousands in cash, sentimental jewellery and watches. Used cloned plates and turned off phones to evade detection.

Admitted conspiring to commit burglary with intent to steal. Part of a gang targeting elderly and vulnerable residents.

30 Apr 2026

Michael Mcguire

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 11 months imprisonment

Admitted conspiring to commit burglary with intent to steal. Part of a gang targeting elderly and vulnerable residents.

30 Apr 2026

Anne Delaney

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

23 months custody suspended for 2 years

Admitted conspiring to commit burglary with intent to steal. Part of a gang targeting elderly and vulnerable residents.

30 Apr 2026

Adam Purcell

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

three and a half years imprisonment

Admitted conspiring to commit burglary with intent to steal. Part of a gang targeting elderly and vulnerable residents.

30 Apr 2026

Gift Oladele

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Gift Oladele, 24, carried out a violent rape on a 19-year-old woman in woods in Wrexham in September 2025 after befriending her outside a takeaway in the city centre. He grabbed her by the mouth, forced her into isolated woods, raped her, threatened her not to report it, and fled. Victim reported immediately; he was arrested the next day hiding a phone with searches related to forced sexual abuse and rape fantasies.

Found guilty of rape and sexual assault after trial. Judge described actions as 'truly depraved', labelled him a dangerous offender posing high risk of harm to young women, with no remorse. Previously jailed in 2022 for sexually-motivated attack.

30 Apr 2026

Ben Caunce

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

Ben Caunce, a 35-year-old man of Banks Road, Mancot, sexually assaulted a child and amassed a large collection of indecent images. His offending came to light in December 2025 when he showed a colleague indecent images and videos at a social event. The colleague contacted North Wales Police, who seized his devices and discovered images showing him sexually assaulting a child. He was arrested, charged, and remanded in custody.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of sexual assault of a child, possessing more than 200 Category A, over 200 Category B and almost 300 Category C indecent images and videos of a child, taking indecent images and videos of a child across all three categories, and showing an indecent image of a child to another person. Must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence in prison before consideration for release, with the remainder on licence. Ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life, and a 15-year restraining order.

27 Apr 2026

Toby Haslam

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Toby Haslam, a 30-year-old staff member at a Welsh school, groomed a vulnerable schoolgirl by buying her multiple gifts and sending her sexual messages via social media. He abused his position of trust to sexually assault her at his home, including penetrative acts. The abuse was reported to police in 2024 after the victim confided in a schoolteacher following a summer break. Indecent images were found on his phone. He resided at Old Newcastle Road, Willaston.

Previously admitted nine offences including seven counts of sexual activity with a child (two penetrative), engaging in sexual communication with a child, and possessing an indecent photograph of a child. Handed a ten-year restraining order, ten-year sexual harm prevention order, and must register with police indefinitely. Shown no sign of remorse.

16 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 2026 7 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

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

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

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

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Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

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