Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 222 verdicts at Mold Crown Court (Flintshire). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Graham Hughes

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 25, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, £1,000 fine, £250 compensation, 10 days rehabilitation activity, £1,000 towards prosecution costs

Graham Hughes hit his neighbour Paul Fox on the head with a baseball bat after Fox was drilling and sawing wood for a puppy kennel in his garden in Pentre Gwyn, Wrexham, on September 24, 2023. The incident followed a complaint from Hughes' father, Darren Hughes, about the noise. Hughes arrived on a bike, immediately struck Fox without warning, leading to Fox sustaining a bump on his head and temporary loss of work due to his partner's fear.

Defendant's barrister described his actions as stupid and regretted; judge stated people cannot take the law into their own hands and should call the police instead.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Marcin Szczakowski

Wounding

June 18, 2025

Sentence: Suspended 10-month imprisonment, 120 days alcohol abstinence monitoring tag, up to 20 days rehabilitation activity, £750 compensation, £500 prosecution costs, and a court surcharge

Marcin Szczakowski, in a jealous and short-tempered state, went to his ex-partner's home in Bron Gungrog, Welshpool, on November 30 last year. He swung a golf club at the victim, Fernando Megia, but missed. He then threw a glass candle holder that hit Mr. Megia on the right side of his head, causing bleeding and an injury requiring five or six stitches at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. An Apple watch belonging to the victim was also damaged during the incident.

Pleaded guilty to wounding; the judge stated the incident was out of character and his judgement was clouded by drink.

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

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

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

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

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

Claire Clegg

Assisting in money storage for drug conspiracy

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, 15 days rehabilitation activity

Claire Clegg, 43, of Chevrons Road, Shotton, assisted the drug gang by storing money in her home during the conspiracy to supply class A drugs in North Wales.

Katie Williams

Assisting in money storage for drug conspiracy

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, 15 days rehabilitation activity

Katie Williams, 35, of Deva Avenue, Connah’s Quay, assisted the drug gang by storing money in her home during the conspiracy to supply class A drugs in North Wales.

Jessica Lett

Supplying cocaine and cannabis

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, 15 days rehabilitation activity

Jessica Lett, 38, of Chevrons Road, Shotton, supplied cocaine and cannabis as part of the North Wales drug supply network.

Joanna Katarzyna Wronska

Murder

May 1, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years and 4 months

Joanna Katarzyna Wronska, 51, of Pentre Gwyn, Wrexham, stabbed her partner Marcin Koziol to death at their home in Pentre Gwyn in a drunken temper, then washed the knife in the kitchen sink. The incident was described as a tragic loss of life and a dreadful waste of her future.

Stabbed partner in drunken temper; momentary explosive loss of temper; showed no reaction in court.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Kevin Humphrey Jones

Wounding with intent to resist arrest

January 14, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Kevin Humphrey Jones resisted arrest during a police response to a suspected domestic violence incident on December 8, 2024, in Dwyran, Anglesey. While PC James Marsden attempted to arrest him, Jones pinned him down and bit off part of his ear, causing permanent disfigurement. Another officer intervened to subdue Jones and place him in handcuffs.

Admitted unlawfully and maliciously wounding with intent to resist arrest. The incident occurred during a police response to a domestic violence call, and prior details were not specified.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Maredudd Francis

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

January 1, 2025

Sentence: four and a half years imprisonment

Maredudd Francis, a former rugby player, was involved in drug dealing. He drove at speeds up to 139mph on a motorway to evade police, during which packages were thrown from his car. He collided with another vehicle, injuring a passenger, and was subsequently arrested. The incident involved possession of cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply.

Former RGC rugby captain turned drug dealer. Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, and dangerous driving. A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing ordered him to repay £18,121.96, with the possibility of further repayment if additional assets are found.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Mark Swann

Assault causing actual bodily harm

January 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment for assault causing actual bodily harm and 12 months for affray, concurrent

On September 14, 2024, at the Front Room bar in Rhyl during a private function, Mark Swann, 54, of Meredith Crescent, Rhyl, smashed a pint glass into a pub doorman's face while the doorman was ejecting a barred customer.

Jordan Chandramohan

Wounding with intent

January 1, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

On March 31, 2023, in Greenfield near Holywell, Flintshire, following a falling out between children at a park, Jordan Chandramohan, 32, of Bromfield Park, Mold, confronted the father of one of the boys in the street and attacked him with a hammer, fracturing his skull.

Lee Jones

Causing death by dangerous driving

December 28, 2024

Sentence: 42 months imprisonment

Lee Jones, 35, overshot his destination behind the White Rose Shopping Centre in Rhyl and reversed down a one-way street on November 23, 2021, striking and killing elderly pedestrian Patrick McDonald, who later died in hospital despite paramedic efforts.

Reversed down a one-way street, striking and killing an elderly pedestrian. He was disqualified from driving for 81 months and must pass an extended test.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Dale Hilton

Causing death by careless driving while under the influence of a controlled drug

December 28, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Dale Hilton, 42, was driving his Peugeot C2 while under the influence of cocaine on High Street in Johnstown on March 2, 2022, when he collided with pedestrian George Stevenson, 73, who waited hours for an ambulance and later died in hospital from his injuries.

Driving under the influence of drugs, causing a fatal crash. He was four times over the legal limit for benzoylecgonine.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Ryan Phythian

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of cocaine

November 26, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 150 hours unpaid work, 10 days rehabilitation activity

On February 13, 2024, Ryan Phythian, 29, from Rhodfa Cae Isa, St Asaph, was stopped by police as a passenger in an orange Renault Captur driven by Dylan Davies on the outskirts of Denbigh. Police seized 2.5g of cocaine hidden in his sock, 700 Viagra tablets, his mobile phone, and £250 in cash. Analysis of phones showed Phythian had been supplying cocaine to others, including Davies, to fund his own habit. He admitted possession but initially denied supply; guilty pleas based on supplying to three or four others.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of cocaine. One prior conviction for shoplifting. Judge noted repeated offending but was persuaded by positive lifestyle changes, including stopping drug use and caring responsibilities for mother and children.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Tomasz Wegner

Being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury

November 25, 2024

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 15 days rehabilitation activity requirement, banned from keeping dogs for 2 years

On the afternoon of August 31, 2024, in Wrexham city centre, Tomasz Wegner, who was intoxicated, walked his XL Bully dog towards Yasmin Begum, who was with her children. Despite her request to move away due to fear, Wegner followed her aggressively to a shop doorway, where the unmuzzled dog grabbed and dragged her, causing her hijab to fall and leaving teeth marks on her forehead without piercing the skin. Members of the public intervened, re-muzzling the dog and restraining it until police arrived. The victim was psychologically traumatised and developed a fear of dogs; her children were extremely frightened and upset.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a fighting dog and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Six previous convictions for nine offences. Judge noted the dog fed on the defendant's drunken and aggressive behaviour and that he was lucky it did not target vital parts of the victim's body. Destruction order made for the dog.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Todd Owens

Assault by beating, possession of class A drug, criminal damage

November 20, 2024

Sentence: suspended sentence extended to 2 years operational period, 220 hours unpaid work, £280 compensation, £110 court costs

On November 6, 2024, in Wrexham, Todd Owens, after drinking with partner Emma Phillips, became angry and ripped a drainpipe from a wall on St Mary’s Close. At Ella Thomas’ flat, he punched the door, smashing a glass pane. When Benjamin Purslow opened the door, Owens pushed him and grabbed his neck, causing a scratch, then hit the letterbox before fleeing. Arrested in Chirk car park with cocaine in possession. On September 13, 2025, in Rhyl, Owens, intoxicated, kicked and punched the communal glass door at Natalie Higgins’ block of flats, smashing it, with blood on his knuckles. He admitted drinking whisky and 10 pints of lager but could not recall the incident.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating, possession of a class A drug, and two counts of criminal damage to property. District Judge Gwyn Jones noted alcohol as a massive problem but commended work with probation team. Suspended sentence from July 2024 for dangerous driving not activated.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Dale Matthews

Intentional Strangulation

November 20, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

On October 17, 2024, Dale Matthews, 32, of Elgar Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire, strangled his former partner Stacey Portman in her Abergele home after she told him she had been speaking to another man. Their on-and-off relationship of about 15 years ended in early 2024, after which he slept in his car outside her home with permission. He entered the house, tried to kiss her, and upon her rejection and mention of another man, followed her and strangled her for about 10 seconds, causing her to black out and vomit. She thought he was trying to kill her and feared for her children's safety.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation. Eight previous convictions for nine offences. Judge noted he exerted unhealthy control and had no regard for her welfare.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Lee O’Brien

Assault by penetration

November 20, 2024

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment plus 3.5 years extended licence and 15-year restraining order

In 2015, Lee O’Brien, then 42, sexually assaulted a victim by penetration after the victim refused his advances and was overpowered. The offence was reported to police in June 2023, leading to O’Brien's arrest and interview in September 2023. The victim suffered significant trauma, impacting his career and mental health, including nightmares and feelings of dirtiness.

Pleaded guilty to assault by penetration. Serving existing 10-year sentence for sexually assaulting a child from 2020. Remorseful with difficult background.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Robert Nash

Harassment

November 14, 2024

Sentence: 20 months and two weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for two years

Robert Nash, 52, from Abbey Road, Llandudno, threatened his estranged wife Victoria Nash after she initiated divorce proceedings at the start of 2024. The couple separated in 2019. From February to June 2024, Nash sent abusive and threatening messages, including threats to 'take you down with me', 'you’re dead', 'smash up anything of yours', 'come after you and get my revenge', and 'only be happy when I’ve finished you off'. He threatened to cut the gas pipe on her road and said she had 'ruined his life'. Mrs Nash was terrified, prescribed medication, and referred to counselling. Nash admitted he did not take the divorce well and described himself as a functioning alcoholic. He was interviewed by police on June 7, 2024.

Previously admitted charges of harassment, threatening to damage property, and failing to surrender to court bail. No previous convictions. Full of shame and remorse. Struggling with alcoholism and financial difficulties. Issued a domestic abuse protection order banning contact with Mrs Nash for 10 years. To complete a 'building better choices' programme, nine-month alcohol treatment requirement, and 20 days’ rehabilitation activity.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Rebecca Louise Jones

Perverting the course of public justice

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment

Rebecca Louise Jones, 33, of Trem Engan, Penygroes, Gwynedd, a jealous and insecure woman, made false claims against her partner's former girlfriend over five months, leading to the victim being arrested twice, suspended from work, suffering mental stress including hallucinations about spiders, and considering jumping off a breakwater.

Alishia Richards

Assisting an offender

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 200 hours unpaid work, 30 days rehabilitation activities, 8 months concurrent for failing to provide iPhone PIN

Alishia Richards knowingly assisted Sam Williams by booking two nights at the Travelodge hotel in Oswestry in November 2023 to help him hide from police after he committed a stabbing in Welshpool. She booked the room in her name, they stayed for two days, and were arrested shortly after checking out. She refused to provide her iPhone PIN to police, and messages showed she was aware of his actions.

Pleaded guilty at first opportunity. Young and naïve, vulnerable to exploitation. Strong personal mitigation and prospect of rehabilitation. No risk to public.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Leo O’Regan

Wounding with intent

October 20, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

On the evening of February 19, 2024, Leo O’Regan, jealous and intoxicated, saw his ex-partner Rebecca Thomas at a pub in Rhyl with Brian Williams, whom he mistakenly believed was her new partner. He sent her insulting messages. As they walked past his home on Brighton Road shortly after midnight, O’Regan emerged armed with a metal wrench, repeatedly striking Williams on the head while shouting threats to kill him, leaving Williams with 10 laceration wounds, confused and barely conscious. Thomas tried to intervene and called police, but O’Regan hit her arm with the wrench, causing three bruises and knocking the phone from her hand. Police found the bloodied wrench in his living room. The attack left Thomas fearing for her life and Williams with reduced mobility, sleep issues, and loss of confidence.

Previously admitted wounding with intent, assault by beating, and possession of an offensive weapon in public. Had five previous convictions for nine offences. Described as a shocking and unjustified revenge attack out of drunken jealousy. Restraining orders imposed for 10 years for both victims.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Mercedes Harper

Assaulting an emergency worker

October 16, 2024

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

On July 15, 2024, police were called to a domestic incident at an address in Wrexham where Mercedes Harper, 31, of Crescent Close, was shouting and swearing in the street. She assaulted officers by punching one, pointing in his face, pushing another, and pushing and spitting towards a third. She damaged a police car by striking it with an object and threw a rock towards a window. She threatened to stab officers with a syringe (none found) and kicked an officer the following day when being handcuffed.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of assaulting an emergency worker. Incident occurred while subject to a 13-month suspended sentence, which was reduced but activated to include 28 days for the new offences. Vulnerable individual with mental health and substance issues. Ordered to pay a mandatory surcharge.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Peter Miller

Attempted sexual communication with a child

October 16, 2024

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Peter Miller, 42, of Princess Street, Wrexham, contacted what he believed to be two 14-year-old girls named 'Emily' and 'Ella-Mae' via the social media app RamboChat between February and March 2023. The profiles were fake decoys created by adults from the 'Dank Dragon' exposure group. Messages switched to WhatsApp where Miller expressed sexual interest, said he 'loved' Emily and wanted to call her his girlfriend and take her on a date, asked for photos of Ella-Mae in her school uniform and bikini, sent a topless photo of himself, expressed desire to have sex, and sent a pornography link. He was approached by the group on April 1, 2023, in Wrexham and arrested. In interview, he admitted believing the girls were 14 or 15. He had a prior SHPO from February 2021 after conviction for making indecent images of children, plus previous convictions for sexual communication with a child and non-penetrative sexual assault on a child.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted sexual communication with a child and breaching his sexual harm prevention order. Judge Rhys Rowlands described his behaviour as 'disgusting and predatory'. Further SHPO for 10 years. No offences committed since arrest, mental health worsened but skills from probation service preventing reoffending.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Victoria Dale

Conveying a list A prohibited article into a prison

October 14, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days

On a date in June 2023, Victoria Dale, aged 40, from Churchill Close in Old Colwyn, visited inmate Christopher Powell at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham. During the visit, she hugged Powell and was seen pulling at the waistband of his trousers to drop a package into it. Prison officers intervened, searched Powell, and found a clingfilm-wrapped package containing 98.6g of cannabis, valued at between £2,175 and £4,350 inside the prison. Dale admitted knowing what she was doing but believed she was helping prisoners have a better time. A Prison Impact Statement noted that such smuggling creates bullying, fosters addictions, and negatively impacts prison rehabilitation efforts.

Pleaded guilty. Judge Simon Mills highlighted the severe problems caused by drugs in prison, including corruption and organised crime. Dale has 27 previous convictions for 46 offences, including theft, damage, robbery, and drug-related offences. Described as a vulnerable woman facing her own drug addiction issues.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Shaun Lloyd

Burglary other than a dwelling

October 14, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

On April 26, 2024, between 12-1am, Shaun Lloyd broke into Pont Faen Farm in Rhuddlan by damaging the front gate lock, stealing a Suzuki quadbike belonging to 74-year-old Megan Evans, who used it for daily farming duties with her 200 sheep on 112 acres. The theft left Ms Evans scared, jittery, and made her life a misery as tasks took longer without it for three weeks until insurance replacement. CCTV captured the quadbike driven away towards Greenfield with another vehicle. Mobile phone data linked Lloyd to the area, and his phone contained a photo of the quadbike and messages about stealing one to pay a debt.

Admitted burglary other than a dwelling. Has 52 previous convictions for 149 offences. Judge Simon Mills noted his terrible record of offending and the impact on the victim.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Eddie Duffy

Supply of ketamine and cannabis

October 7, 2024

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement sessions, 6 months drug rehabilitation order, £187 statutory surcharge

On October 9, 2023, Eddie Duffy was spotted by police on Kelsterton Road, Connah's Quay, with a strong smell of cannabis noted. He walked away and disposed of an item in a bin. Stopped and searched, officers seized his phone, £400, and almost 25g of ketamine. A search of his home found 38g of ketamine, cannabis resin, and scales. Phone messages consistent with selling drugs. Total value of seized drugs around £1,100.

Pleaded guilty at earliest opportunity. No previous convictions. Regrets actions. Suffers from anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Significant role in street-level supply due to drug habit.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Alex Barwood

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent

October 3, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

On November 28, 2023, at HMP Berwyn, Alex Barwood headbutted and punched prison officer David Pearson after becoming verbally abusive and attempting to barge past during cell return from exercise. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred while Pearson supervised cleaning tasks. Barwood wedged his foot in the cell door claiming need for laundry access. The assault caused Pearson a severe deviated septum, preventing breathing through the right side of his nose, two black eyes, two weeks with a splint, ongoing breathing issues, anxiety, self-doubt, and social withdrawal. Pearson took three months off work and awaits corrective surgery. Barwood was serving a 31-month sentence for burglary and dangerous driving committed in 2022 at the time.

Admitted wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. Apologised in pre-sentence report and court. Spontaneous assault cited due to personal difficulties including mild Asperger's, anxiety, and depression. Has 26 previous convictions for 48 offences, including five assaults on emergency workers. Behaviour since release in March 2024 shows realistic prospect of rehabilitation. Judge noted unprovoked behaviour motivated by grievance and history of violence in custody.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Peter Roberts

Smuggling drugs into prison

October 2, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 7 months imprisonment

Peter Roberts, aged 59, formerly of Penybryn in Wrexham but now an inmate at HMP Berwyn, attempted twice earlier this year to smuggle drugs including heroin, ketamine, cannabis, and spice into the jail by presenting himself for arrest at Wrexham police station. On the first occasion, drugs were found in his jacket lining and boxers; on the second, hidden in his shoe. Officers located the drugs before he was conveyed to Berwyn.

Pleaded guilty to six offences of trying to smuggle drugs into HMP Berwyn. Judge Simon Mills expressed concerns about prevalent drug smuggling in prisons.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Ryan Birchall

Breach of suspended sentence

September 23, 2024

Sentence: £500 fine and £150 costs

Ryan Birchall, 31, of Lawson Road, Colwyn Bay, breached the terms of his suspended prison sentence for the third time by missing an unpaid work appointment on August 17, 2024, claiming he 'mislaid the date' or it 'slipped his mind'. The suspended sentence originated from July 2024 for assault by beating and breaching a restraining order. Despite the repeated breaches, Judge Simon Mills did not activate the suspended sentence, citing Birchall's employment in ground maintenance six days a week and caring responsibilities for his daughter, but described the excuse as 'fatuous nonsense' and noted poor compliance.

Breached suspended sentence for the third time by missing unpaid work appointment. Suspended sentence not activated. Ordered to complete outstanding unpaid work hours within two weeks. Plea not specified; barrister argued forgetfulness and highlighted employment and caring responsibilities.

Sources: northwalespioneer.co.uk

Niall Lloyd

Handling stolen goods

September 20, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 21 months

Niall Lloyd, 27, of Windsor Crescent, Broseley, was called by Wayne Price and Dean Rogerson in September 2022 to collect stolen quad bikes, chainsaws, and a shotgun from Dyffryn Ardudwy. He returned to Dolgellau the next day and later joined Price, Rogerson, and Taylor for a brief visit to move more stolen items including those from homes targeted in early September. The handling facilitated the disposal of goods from Gwynedd thefts totaling over £200,000.

Collected stolen goods from Dolgellau and other sites; pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Brad Skidmore

Handling stolen goods

September 20, 2024

Sentence: 24 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Brad Skidmore, 19, of Moor Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, advertised a stolen motorbike on Facebook Marketplace, which had been taken by Wayne Price and Neil Shevlin from a home in Bala during their October 2022 stay in Dolgellau. The advert included a background image of a vehicle driven by Glenn Beresford. This handling activity supported the organised crime gang's efforts to sell items from a three-month theft spree in rural Gwynedd valued at over £200,000.

Placed online advert for stolen motorbike from Bala theft; pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Liam Griffiths

Handling stolen goods

September 20, 2024

Sentence: Community order with 60 hours unpaid work

Liam Griffiths, 32, of Swan Street, Pensnett, Dudley, participated in handling stolen goods as part of the organised crime group's operations following thefts in rural Gwynedd from August to October 2022. The gang stole high-value agricultural machinery and property worth over £200,000, with members collecting and selling items across North Wales and West Mercia. Specific details of Griffiths' role in collection or sale not detailed, but sentenced alongside others for handling.

Glenn Beresford

Handling stolen goods

September 20, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 21 months

Glenn Beresford, 22, of Chapel Street, Pensnett, Dudley, was called by Wayne Price and Dean Rogerson in September 2022 to collect stolen quad bikes, chainsaws, and a shotgun from properties in Dyffryn Ardudwy. He returned the next day to Dolgellau for more property. His vehicle appeared in the background of a Facebook Marketplace advert placed by Brad Skidmore for a stolen motorbike from Bala. The handling was part of a larger conspiracy involving thefts worth over £200,000 in Gwynedd.

Collected stolen goods from theft sites in Dyffryn Ardudwy and Dolgellau; vehicle pictured in background of online advert for stolen motorbike; pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

James Deeney

Breach of suspended sentence

September 16, 2024

Sentence: £200 fine and £150 costs

James Deeney, 64, from Frederick Street, Rhyl, admitted breaching his two-year suspended sentence imposed in September 2023 for fraud by false representation. The breach involved failing to attend a review hearing in April 2024, completing only 9 of 120 hours of unpaid work, and missing appointments without excuse. Personal circumstances included losing his wife to cancer in October 2023, a subsequent breakdown, heavy gambling leading to losses over £100,000 funded by pension, inheritance, and savings, an altercation in Abergele in February 2024 resulting in being struck with a baseball bat and nearly losing a finger, a car running over his foot, and fleeing to Spain and hotels in the UK out of fear.

Breached suspended sentence for fraud by failing to attend review hearing and complete unpaid work; spared activation of 2-year suspended sentence; ordered to continue with remaining unpaid work.

Sources: rhyljournal.co.uk

Martin Joyce

Affray

September 16, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 180 hours unpaid work, community behaviour order for 2 years

Martin Joyce, 28, of Portishead Drive, Milton Keynes, initiated the brawl by travelling to Leighton Arches caravan site in Welshpool in February 2024, standing outside Martin Gallagher's caravan and calling him out for a fight after a prior dispute on Instagram page Traveller Beef in December 2023. This led to shouting, relatives crowding around, a mass brawl with projectiles thrown and weapons brandished, prompting an armed police response and arrests. Joyce was armed with a baseball bat.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possessing a baseball bat. Sentenced by Judge Simon Mills. Victim surcharge applies. Weapons forfeited and destroyed.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Martin Stokes

Affray

September 16, 2024

Sentence: 58 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 150 hours unpaid work

Martin Stokes, 25, of Leighton Arches, participated in the mass brawl at the caravan site in Welshpool in February 2024, which erupted after Martin Joyce called out Martin Gallagher for a fight, leading to shouting, relatives crowding, projectiles thrown, weapons brandished, and an armed police response with arrests.

Admitted affray. Sentenced by Judge Simon Mills. Victim surcharge applies. Weapons forfeited and destroyed.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Patrick Gallagher

Affray

September 16, 2024

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Patrick Gallagher, 59, of Leighton Arches, was involved in the mass brawl at the caravan site in Welshpool in February 2024, stemming from ill feeling between Martin Joyce and Martin Gallagher, where Joyce arrived seeking a fight, leading to shouting, a crowd of relatives, projectiles thrown, weapons including a bladed article brandished by Patrick Gallagher which caused unlawful wounding by contacting someone's hand, resulting in an armed police response and arrests.

Admitted affray, unlawful wounding, and possessing a bladed article in a public place. The blade made contact with someone's hand. Sentenced by Judge Simon Mills. Victim surcharge applies. Weapons forfeited and destroyed.

Sources: countytimes.co.uk

Isus Hristov

Assault

September 11, 2024

Sentence: Two years and eight months imprisonment

Isus Hristov assaulted the victim on multiple occasions, including punching them in the face, kicking them to the body, whipping them with a phone charger, cutting them across the head with a mini screwdriver, and hitting them on the head with a hairdryer. These incidents caused the victim to sustain cuts and bruises. He was arrested in June 2024 and answered no comment during questioning.

Pled guilty to six counts of assault. Has two previous convictions, including possession of a knife and cocaine in October 2024, which breached a suspended sentence. Described as a young and immature man with a difficult childhood, drug addiction from age 15, and complex mental health issues. A statutory surcharge was ordered.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

John Burden

Conspiracy to supply drugs

September 8, 2024

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment and £5,522.43 confiscation

John Burden, aged 31 from Sherborne Avenue, Halewood, Merseyside, was involved in a conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs into North Wales. The gang operated for approximately 12 months between 2022 and 2023. He supported his cousin, Josh Burden, in the enterprise, including organising the buying and selling of drugs. Police recovered over £195,000 in cash, more than 1kg of cocaine, nearly 2kg of amphetamine, almost 22 grams of ketamine, and over 1.3kg of cannabis during the operation.

Part of a gang involved in drug supply; pleaded guilty as part of Operation Blue Triumph; ordered to pay back from ill-gotten gains.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Adam Yaseen

Robbery

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Adam Yaseen attempted to burgle two properties in Wrexham on November 7 by trying to enter via front doors, as captured on Ring doorbell footage. On November 12, he robbed Ann-Marie Davies around 5pm on Empress Road, grabbing her handbag with force, causing her to spin, fall into a parked car, hit her head, and sustain serious injuries including a fracture to her left thigh bone and fractures to her lower spine. She required 10 days in hospital, surgery with plates and wires, morphine for pain, and physiotherapy. Yaseen was identified and arrested shortly after, with the handbag recovered at his home.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and two counts of attempted burglary. Has a diagnosis of schizophrenia that likely impacted his ability to think clearly. Prior convictions include a non-dwelling burglary. Judge Simon Mills noted that the victim's subsequent death, though unrelated, marred her final months.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Callum Woods

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 15, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

On August 14, 2023, while serving time at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham, Callum Woods approached fellow inmate Michael Cullen at the servery hatch and kicked him in the face, followed by kneeing and punching him to the head. After Cullen fell to the floor, Woods continued the assault, joined by Max Hinchcliffe and a third male. The victim suffered a broken nose and fractures to his eye sockets, with initial concerns of a brain bleed requiring hospital scans.

Found guilty after trial. Represented himself in court and expressed remorse, stating he had completed courses to improve his temperament. Sentence to run consecutive to ongoing custodial term.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Max Hinchcliffe

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 15, 2024

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

On August 14, 2023, while serving time at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham, Max Hinchcliffe joined Callum Woods and a third male in assaulting fellow inmate Michael Cullen after Woods had initially kicked and punched him to the ground. Hinchcliffe claimed no intent to harm and suggested the attack stemmed from a grievance, taking matters into their own hands. The victim suffered a broken nose and fractures to his eye sockets, with initial concerns of a brain bleed requiring hospital scans.

Entered a guilty plea on the day of trial, receiving minimal credit due to the late stage. Described his involvement as fleeting compared to co-defendant, based on a grievance he was unwilling to detail. Sentence to run consecutive to ongoing custodial term.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

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