Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

August 2025 3 cases

Kaden Manuel

Affray *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Kaden Manuel, 18, was part of the group that followed and attacked three men outside the Angel pub in Welshpool on July 13, 2025, including kicking one victim in the head while he was on the ground.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and expressed remorse. Described as immature and easily influenced. Must complete a five-day rehabilitation activity, attend a building better choices programme, and perform 100 hours of unpaid work.

7 Aug 2025

Ryan Jones

Affray *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Ryan Jones, 21, joined in the attack on three men outside the Angel pub in Welshpool on July 13, 2025, though he did not initiate the violence and was characterised as acting out of character.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Had no prior convictions and was described as getting swept up in the group's pack mentality. Must complete 150 hours of unpaid work.

7 Aug 2025

Troy Cummings

Affray *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Troy Cummings, 21, was involved in a group attack outside the Angel pub in Welshpool on July 13, 2025, where he grabbed a man from behind, threw him to the ground, and engaged in a brawl. He was also under investigation for earlier assaults on two older men, including a disabled man, stemming from a dispute over a moped.

Pleaded guilty to affray and prior assault charges. Had four previous convictions and a difficult childhood involving abuse. Received a 10-year restraining order for previous assaults. Expressed a desire to change after imprisonment.

7 Aug 2025

July 2025 8 cases

Jonathan Evans

Predatory behaviour *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Jonathan Evans, a school staff member and RAF Air Cadet instructor, was unmasked as a predator who engaged in manipulative behaviour, leading to his conviction.

Police described him as 'selfish and manipulative'.

30 Jul 2025

Matthew Cai Pritchard

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Matthew Cai Pritchard, from Caergeiliog, North Wales, groomed a teenage girl aged 13 to 16 via social media when he was 18 to 19 years old. He supplied her with alcohol, engaged in sexual intercourse with her, and coerced her into posing for intimate photographs. The online grooming escalated to in-person meetings, and the victim suffered a devastating impact. Pritchard pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Mold Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual communication with a child. Judge Rhys Rowlands also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order.

22 Jul 2025

Samual Allan

Burglary *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Samual Allan, 36, of Halkyn Road, Holywell, burgled a homeless hostel in Flintshire after the victim was evicted and away. He stole items including a £2,000 Omega watch, a £750 Canada Goose coat, £400 Mallet trainers, £300-£400 in cash, and the victim's pillow. Allan was arrested on July 26 while wearing some stolen items and attempted to escape over a fence. The victim later had to wear tattered clothes in prison due to the theft.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. The defence highlighted his history of bad choices and a 'doom loop' of repeated imprisonments, but the judge, Her Honour Nicola Jones, stated he is not ready for rehabilitation due to undiagnosed mental health issues.

17 Jul 2025

Wesley Shaw

Conveying prohibited articles into a prison *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment for each of three counts of conveying a prohibited article into a prison, with two running concurrently, plus 4 months from a suspended sentence

Wesley Shaw attempted to smuggle a package containing 53.4g of ketamine, 45.5g of cannabis resin, and 37.3g of MDMB (also known as spice) into HMP Berwyn while visiting his brother on April 20. The package was hidden in his underwear, and he was searched by prison staff and police after suspicion arose. This act was intended to provide items for his brother's use in prison, potentially exacerbating issues like debts, assaults, and gang culture within the facility.

The defendant initially tried to make light of the situation by joking about the package in his underwear. The judge stated that Shaw thought it was funny at the time but emphasised the seriousness of the offence. Defence counsel noted that Shaw believed the package contained tobacco and was for his brother's welfare.

16 Jul 2025

Michael Ives

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Michael Ives abused and neglected his two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, who had been living with him and Kerry Ives since June 2021. Ethan suffered 40 visible injuries, was severely underweight and dehydrated, and endured distress, pain, and misery. Michael shook the toddler, causing a catastrophic head injury that led to Ethan's collapse on August 14, 2021, and his death on August 16, 2021. The prosecution stated that Ethan was targeted with casual brutality in their home on Kingsley Road, Garden City, Deeside.

Found guilty of murder and cruelty to a child under 16. The judge will consider the minimum term at a sentencing hearing on October 3, 2025.

15 Jul 2025

Kerry Ives

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Kerry Ives, along with Michael Ives, neglected and abused her two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, after he moved into their home on Kingsley Road, Garden City, Deeside, in June 2021. Ethan was severely underweight, dehydrated, and had 40 visible injuries. He endured casual brutality and misery, collapsing on August 13 and August 14, 2021, due to a head injury, leading to his death on August 16, 2021. Kerry delayed calling emergency services and blamed others.

Found guilty of murder and cruelty to a child under 16. She failed to protect Ethan and was involved in the neglect and abuse, entering a 'pact of silence' with Michael Ives.

15 Jul 2025

Bowaen Wild

Assault and knife possession *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Bowaen Wild was arrested on 2 March 2025 for walking with a knife in Glan-Y-Mor Road, Old Colwyn, and was identified as a suspect in a nearby attempted robbery. During detainment, he spat in the face of one officer and bit the hand of another. He faced additional charges for affray and a racially aggravated public order incident involving racial slurs to medical staff on 13 March 2025.

Admitted multiple charges including assault on police officers by spitting in one's face and biting another's hand, knife possession, attempted robbery, affray, and a racially aggravated public order incident. Police union expressed disappointment with the sentence length due to risks of infection from spitting.

14 Jul 2025

Steven Leslie Roberts

Harassment *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Between January 9 and 22, 2025, Steven Leslie Roberts attended the victim's address on several occasions, made over 500 phone calls using 'no caller ID' to hide his number, and ordered taxis and takeaways to her home, resulting in a sustained pattern of behaviour that caused serious distress to his former partner.

Charged with four breaches of a restraining order and possession of cannabis; left the victim living in fear due to his intimidating behaviour.

9 Jul 2025

June 2025 11 cases

Dean Mears

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years

Dean Mears smashed into the home of Catherine Flynn, 69, of Cefndy Road, Rhyl, while she slept, launching a brutal attack that inflicted catastrophic injuries, leading to her death the next day, as captured on her doorbell camera.

Convicted of murder after stamping on Catherine Flynn in her home; the judge imposed a whole life term considering the brutality of the attack.

29 Jun 2025

Graham Hughes

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

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.

25 Jun 2025

Marcin Szczakowski

Wounding *

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.

18 Jun 2025

Nial Ferry

Actual Bodily Harm *

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.

13 Jun 2025

Kayleigh Godbert

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

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.

13 Jun 2025

Thomas Moir

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

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.

13 Jun 2025

Steven Corby

Conveying a prohibited article into a prison *

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.

12 Jun 2025

Sarah Cornell

Conveying a prohibited article into a prison *

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.

12 Jun 2025

Lesley Smith

Fraud by abuse of position *

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.

12 Jun 2025

Jordan Tarran

Engaging in sexual activity with a child *

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.

12 Jun 2025

Hasnain Ahmad

Dangerous Driving *

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.

5 Jun 2025

May 2025 4 cases

Claire Clegg

Assisting in money storage for drug conspiracy *

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.

Assisted the gang by storing money in her home.

12 May 2025

Katie Williams

Assisting in money storage for drug conspiracy *

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.

Assisted the gang by storing money in her home.

12 May 2025

Jessica Lett

Supplying cocaine and cannabis *

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.

Involved in supplying cocaine and cannabis.

12 May 2025

Joanna Katarzyna Wronska

Murder *

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.

1 May 2025

March 2025 1 case

Daniel Fuge

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Daniel Fuge, a 38-year-old primary school teacher, posed as a 16-year-old girl online to trick two teenage boys (aged 13 and 14) into sending him intimate photos and videos, inciting them to engage in sexual activities. He targeted the boys while working in Saudi Arabia, using deceptive tactics. He was found guilty by a jury of inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity. His devices, seized in Wrexham, contained five category C indecent images of children. The victims suffered profound psychological harm, with families expressing fear of suicide.

Found guilty by jury of inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity. Also possessed indecent images of children. Sentenced to 7 years for an offence involving penetration against the first boy and 3 years for a non-penetrative offence against the second boy, to run consecutively. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register, subject to a sexual harm prevention order for ten years, an indefinite restraining order, and prohibited from working with children.

31 Mar 2025

February 2025 3 cases

Lee James Mullen

Sexual assault by penetration and inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 7 years

On 10 December 2024, at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, Lee James Mullen followed a victim into the hospital toilets and carried out a sustained sexual assault involving penetration, while inflicting grievous bodily harm through violent punches and restraint. He placed his hand over the victim's mouth and threatened to kill them if they reported the attack. Mullen then fled the hospital, discarding his clothing, but was quickly arrested by North Wales Police. The victim described severe ongoing trauma in a statement read at court. Mullen admitted the charges in early January 2025.

Admitted to charges of sexual assault by penetration and inflicting grievous bodily harm. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, Restraining Order, and lifelong placement on the Sex Offenders Register imposed. Previous conviction in 2015 for gagging and raping a woman.

21 Feb 2025

Anthony Farrell

Conveying an article into a prison *

Sentence

21 months’ imprisonment

Anthony Farrell, 55, was visiting HMP Berwyn on 5 May 2024 and hid drugs in his boxer shorts. A drugs detection dog indicated the item during the routine search. The clingfilm wrap contained 0.56g of diamorphine (heroin), 0.27g of crack cocaine, 36.3g of cannabis, and 54g of ketamine.

Pleaded guilty to four offences of conveying an article into a prison, contrary to section 40B of the Prison Act 1952.

7 Feb 2025

Klajdi Toci

Production of a Class B drug *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Klajdi Toci was found with nearly 300 cannabis plants worth up to £300,000 at a four-storey house in High Street, Welshpool, which had been converted into a cannabis factory. Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at the property on January 14, 2025, following a covert investigation. The setup was large-scale and sophisticated, with seven rooms modified to accommodate 294 cannabis plants, including white plastic lining, water butts, pumps, ducting, carbon filters, fans, and strong lights. Toci was found hiding in the attic.

Pleaded guilty to the offence.

6 Feb 2025

January 2025 6 cases

Wayne Barry Williams

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

2 years 6 months imprisonment

In December 2023, Wayne Barry Williams, using a fake online profile, sent explicit images and videos to a decoy account posing as a 13-year-old girl, and attempted to solicit sexual photographs. This occurred just six days after his release from prison for a prior related offence. He was arrested, recalled to custody, and later pleaded guilty at Mold Crown Court to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. The sentencing took place on 16 January 2025, where he received a custodial term and an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Pleaded guilty. Offended six days after release from prison for a previous offence. Made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

16 Jan 2025

Kevin Humphrey Jones

Wounding with intent to resist arrest *

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.

14 Jan 2025

Lee Roberts

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Lee Roberts, 34, of Higher Lane, Liverpool, admitted attending his ex-partner’s home in Mold on two occasions in November 2024, despite a restraining order in place to prevent him from contacting or attending addresses associated with her and her mother. The restraining order was issued in July 2024. He continued to make unwanted contact, leading to the activation of a suspended sentence. Upon release from prison, he immediately visited her home again.

Admitted breaching restraining order. A suspended sentence was activated. Lifetime restraining order imposed to protect victim and her mother.

8 Jan 2025

Maredudd Francis

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

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.

1 Jan 2025

Mark Swann

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

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.

Said to be riddled with guilt; lucky not to have caused more serious injuries.

1 Jan 2025

Jordan Chandramohan

Wounding with intent *

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.

Described as a cowardly attack over something of nothing.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 2 cases

Lee Jones

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

28 Dec 2024

Dale Hilton

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

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.

28 Dec 2024

November 2024 11 cases

Osian Owen

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Osian Owen, aged 28 from Min y Ddol, Maesgeirchen, Bangor, was convicted of raping a child under 13 on five counts against one victim and causing or inciting a second child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. The offences took place over a six-month period when Owen was younger. The first victim, in a personal statement, described how Owen had stolen her childhood. The second victim revealed she had kept a horrible secret for years. Judge Rhys Rowlands, at Mold Crown Court, passed a total sentence of five years imprisonment, with concurrent terms of four and a half years for each rape and six months for the incitement. Owen was also made subject to indefinite sex offender registration, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and a ten-year restraining order.

Convicted of five counts of rape of a child under 13 and one count of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. All sentences to run concurrently. Judge Rhys Rowlands described him as 'depraved' and noted he showed no remorse. Indefinite sex offenders register notification, Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and 10-year restraining order imposed.

27 Nov 2024

Ryan Phythian

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of cocaine *

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.

26 Nov 2024

Tomasz Wegner

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

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.

25 Nov 2024

Todd Owens

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

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.

20 Nov 2024

Lee O’Brien

Assault by penetration *

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.

20 Nov 2024

Dale Matthews

Intentional Strangulation *

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.

20 Nov 2024

Robert Nash

Harassment *

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.

14 Nov 2024

Rebecca Louise Jones

Perverting the course of public justice *

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.

Admitted doing an act intended to pervert the course of public justice.

1 Nov 2024

Christopher Thompson

Conspiracy to supply class C drugs *

Sentence

33 months imprisonment

Christopher Thompson, 51, of Scot Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, and Lee Ablitt conspired to supply class C drugs on a major scale, storing industrial amounts including 1,326,000 steroid tablets and 64,870 millilitres of liquid steroids worth £1.5m to £2.1m across North Wales and north-west England. Thompson sent lists of requested drugs to Ablitt via phone. The operation was dismantled after Ablitt was stopped on M56 for driving while disqualified. Data from Ablitt's phone confirmed Thompson's involvement.

Ordered to pay back £20,936.85 under Proceeds of Crime Act; faces additional 12 months if defaults on payment.

1 Nov 2024

Alishia Richards

Assisting an offender *

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.

1 Nov 2024

Lee Ablitt

Conspiracy to supply class C drugs *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Lee Ablitt, 52, of Hoy Drive, Newton-le-Willows, and Christopher Thompson conspired to supply class C drugs on a major scale, storing industrial amounts including 1,326,000 steroid tablets and 64,870 millilitres of liquid steroids worth £1.5m to £2.1m across North Wales and north-west England. Two self-storage containers in Rhyl registered to Ablitt contained significant quantities of steroids, performance enhancing drugs, and £483,968 in cash in a suitcase with Ablitt's DNA. The operation was dismantled after Ablitt was stopped on M56 for driving while disqualified. Data from Ablitt's phone showed Thompson sending customer drug lists.

Ordered to pay back £512,637.97 under Proceeds of Crime Act; faces additional 5 years and 6 months if defaults on payment. Pleaded involvement rooted in steroid addiction, but prosecution highlighted profit-driven scale.

1 Nov 2024

October 2024 1 case

Tristan Roberts

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 22 years and six months

Tristan Roberts, 18, murdered his mother Angela Shellis, 45, by attacking her with a hammer and strangling her in their home in Coniston Drive, Prestatyn, starting on the evening of October 23, 2023. He recorded the attack on a dictaphone, including a two-hour conversation where she begged for help. He then forced her to wear a balaclava and walk to Coed y Morfa nature reserve, where he struck her head at least four times with a lump hammer in the early hours of October 24, 2023. After the killing, he boasted online on Discord about the attack, describing smashing her skull with a sledgehammer. Her body was found in undergrowth by walkers later that morning. In the weeks prior, Roberts posted about murder fantasies, researched weapons via AI, and expressed hatred of women.

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. Judge Rhys Rowlands commented on the defendant's control over his mother and the dreadful nature of the attack by her own son. Defendant diagnosed with autism and ADHD; deteriorating mental health contributed but did not provide a defence. Prior conviction for possessing a knife.

23 Oct 2024

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Mold Crown Court Sentencing Results

Kaden Manuel

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Troy Cummings

Jonathan Evans

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Samual Allan

Wesley Shaw

Michael Ives

Kerry Ives

Bowaen Wild

Steven Leslie Roberts

Dean Mears

Graham Hughes

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Kayleigh Godbert

Thomas Moir

Steven Corby

Sarah Cornell

Lesley Smith

Jordan Tarran

Hasnain Ahmad

Claire Clegg

Katie Williams

Jessica Lett

Joanna Katarzyna Wronska

Daniel Fuge

Lee James Mullen

Anthony Farrell

Klajdi Toci

Wayne Barry Williams

Kevin Humphrey Jones

Lee Roberts

Maredudd Francis

Mark Swann

Jordan Chandramohan

Lee Jones

Dale Hilton

Osian Owen

Ryan Phythian

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Todd Owens

Lee O’Brien

Dale Matthews

Robert Nash

Rebecca Louise Jones

Christopher Thompson

Alishia Richards

Lee Ablitt

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