Swansea Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 540 verdicts at Swansea Crown Court (Swansea). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2024 11 cases

Patrick Christopher Mcdonagh (Junior)

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Patrick Christopher McDonagh (junior), of Maesglas Crescent, Newport, was involved in Operation Earth, an RSPCA investigation into the illegal puppy trade. The McDonagh family conspired to commit fraud by false representation between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2021, selling £300,000 worth of dogs and puppies imported illegally from Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Ireland, often without passports or vaccinations. Puppies were advertised as home-bred and healthy on sites like Freeads and Pets4homes but were bred in sheds, purchased elsewhere, or stolen, causing health issues and distress to buyers. He failed to meet the needs of puppies at Maesglas Crescent.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraud and failing to meet the needs of puppies. Disqualified from keeping dogs for 15 years. Ordered to pay £149 victim surcharge.

21 Feb 2024

Patrick Christopher Mcdonagh (Senior)

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

Patrick Christopher McDonagh (senior), of Moorland Park, Newport, was involved in Operation Earth, an RSPCA investigation into the illegal puppy trade. The McDonagh family conspired to commit fraud by false representation between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2021, selling £300,000 worth of dogs and puppies imported illegally from Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Ireland, often without passports or vaccinations. Puppies were advertised as home-bred and healthy on sites like Freeads and Pets4homes but were bred in sheds, purchased elsewhere, or stolen, causing health issues and distress to buyers. He failed to meet the needs of puppies at Ellen Ridge Traveller Site.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraud and failing to meet the needs of puppies. Disqualified from keeping dogs for 15 years. Ordered to pay £181 victim surcharge.

21 Feb 2024

Rosaleen Marie Mcdonagh

Failing to meet the needs of puppies under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 *

Sentence

12 month community order with 30 day rehabilitation activity requirement and £200 fine

Rosaleen Marie McDonagh, of Maesglas Crescent, Newport, was involved in Operation Earth, an RSPCA investigation into the illegal puppy trade. The McDonagh family conspired to commit fraud by false representation between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2021, selling £300,000 worth of dogs and puppies imported illegally from Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Ireland, often without passports or vaccinations. Puppies were advertised as home-bred and healthy on sites like Freeads and Pets4homes but were bred in sheds, purchased elsewhere, or stolen, causing health issues and distress to buyers. She failed to meet the needs of puppies at Maesglas Crescent.

Pleaded guilty to failing to meet the needs of puppies. Disqualified from keeping dogs for 10 years. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge.

21 Feb 2024

Dominic Dalton

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Dominic Dalton, a 30-year-old taxi driver from Pencader, raped a woman after driving her home from a night out in Aberystwyth on February 25, 2024. He dropped off her friend first, then took her home, entered her house under the pretense of helping her, and raped her while she was vulnerable and falling in and out of sleep. The victim woke to find him assaulting her, grabbed a knife to scare him off, fled barefoot slashing his taxi tyres, and contacted police from a nearby address. Dalton attempted to cover his tracks by researching false rape accusations online and was arrested the same day.

Found guilty after a five-day trial; denied the offence claiming consensual sex; jury deliberated for less than two hours.

18 Feb 2024

Barry Cooke

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

four and a half years imprisonment

Barry Cooke, aged 42, from Swansea, pointed an imitation gun at an 18-year-old woman in the street and demanded her possessions in November 2023. He chased her as she sought refuge in her friend’s car on Duke Street, Swansea, and continued demanding their belongings by pointing the gun through the car window while banging on the bonnet. He fled when the victims called the police. Detectives used CCTV from the Uplands area to trace and identify him, leading to his arrest at home on November 12, 2023.

Pleaded guilty. Described as a dangerous offender by Detective Constable Sioned Davies.

15 Feb 2024

Bethan Jones

Affray *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, rehabilitation course

On the morning of February 14, 2024, in Fern Street, Cwmbwrla, Swansea, Bethan Jones engaged in a heated and violent disturbance with neighbours Mr Bishop and Miss Bowers, shouting accusations of smoking and drug taking, making threats to kill, and assaulting Miss Bowers during an argument that escalated into a brawl witnessed by members of the public.

Pleaded guilty to affray. One previous conviction for drink-driving. Judge described the incident as shameful.

14 Feb 2024

Adam Jones

Affray and unlawful wounding *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, rehabilitation course

On the morning of February 14, 2024, in Fern Street, Cwmbwrla, Swansea, Adam Jones participated in a violent street brawl with neighbours, repeatedly punching Mr Bishop approximately 15 times after Mr Bishop threw the first punch, amid threats to kill and aggressive behaviour from all parties involved in the disturbance.

Pleaded guilty to affray and unlawful wounding. No previous convictions. Judge noted background tensions with neighbours leading to the explosion of violence.

14 Feb 2024

Raymond Green

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On August 29, 2023, police executed a search warrant at Raymond Green's home in the Penlan area of Swansea based on intelligence about drug supply. They found over 700 Valium tablets in the living room, £33,000 in cash under the seat of a motorbike, and in a hidden compartment in the bathroom ceiling, 177g of cocaine and almost 1.5kg of cannabis. Examination of his phone revealed messages relating to drug supply, including one from the defendant stating 'the shop is open'. Green claimed the cash was from his previous window fitting business and that he owed money to the taxman; he admitted using cocaine and cannabis to self-medicate after a stroke in 2022 ended his business.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply (one-quarter discount applied) and possession of cannabis with intent to supply (10% discount applied); sentences concurrent; no separate penalty for possession of Valium; prior convictions for 21 offences including production of cannabis; judge emphasized deterrence for Class A drug dealing.

14 Feb 2024

Daniel Pickering

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 18 years

Daniel Pickering, aged 34, assaulted Matthew Thomas, aged 47 from Neath, near The Arch nightclub in Neath on 15th July 2022. The attack was unprovoked and violent, involving punching and stamping on the victim's head while he lay on the floor dying. The incident was influenced by alcohol and Class A drugs, resulting in Matthew's murder.

Guilty verdict for murder. Violent attack described as senseless and unprovoked, influenced by over consumption of alcohol and Class A drugs.

13 Feb 2024

David Clarke

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 21 years and 8 months

David Clarke murdered 77-year-old Helen Clarke in Sketty, Swansea on 22nd September 2023. The investigation was challenging due to its nature and circumstances.

Pleaded guilty to murder.

5 Feb 2024

Mathew Pickering

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 17.5 years

Mathew Pickering murdered 46-year-old Georgina Dowey at his address in Cadoxton, Neath. Georgina, a vulnerable individual, was in a relationship with Pickering and had moved into his Beaconsfield Street home in March 2023. She was last seen alive on Friday, May 5, 2023, with the murder occurring later that evening or in the early hours of May 6, 2023. Her body was discovered by police in his downstairs bathroom on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Pickering spent approximately 40 hours covering his tracks, including sending a text to her phone on May 6 pretending she was alive, buying bleach claiming it was for cat-related blood in the living room, and disposing of evidence such as her two mobile phones in local bins, including a dog waste bin. His actions were partially caught on CCTV, and he made disclosures to family members the following day.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denied murder. Sentenced following a guilty verdict for murder last week. Detective Inspector noted the sentence represents justice for the murder committed by her partner.

5 Feb 2024

January 2024 11 cases

Adnan Mohamed Abdulla

Fraud and trading standards offences *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On December 10, 2023, during a routine traffic stop by police on Gors Avenue in Swansea, more than 45,000 cigarettes, 70 packs of tobacco, and nearly £16,000 in cash were discovered in the vehicle of Adnan Mohamed Abdulla, a 36-year-old resident of 12 Harrington Place, Swansea. This incident followed previous encounters with Trading Standards, including the seizure of counterfeit cigarettes from him at Celine Market on High Street and another police stop where cigarettes were seized from his vehicle. The charges were brought by Swansea Council's Trading Standards for fraud and trading standards offences related to the sale of illicit and counterfeit tobacco products, likely supplying shops in the city.

Pleaded guilty to 10 offences under the Fraud Act, Trade Marks Act and Tobacco regulations. Judge Huw Rees noted the defendant had been selling a considerable amount of illicit tobacco over a significant amount of time, reflecting persistent efforts despite previous encounters with police and trading standards.

22 Jan 2024

Christian Hart

GBH with intent *

Sentence

4 years and 10 months imprisonment

Christian Hart, of Heol Tregoning, Llanelli, shadow boxed with his victim in Llanelli's Station Road before landing three punches, causing the man to fall back and hit his head on the floor. Instead of calling for help, Hart and his friends walked away, leaving the victim unconscious. The victim was taken to hospital where he required surgery after suffering a severe bleed on his brain and spent two months in hospital. The attack was caught on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to GBH with intent at a previous hearing. The attack was serious, leaving the victim with severe injuries from which he was lucky to recover. CCTV evidence contributed to a strong case.

18 Jan 2024

Christopher John

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years 2 months

Christopher John, 23, from Swansea, was arrested based on evidence from phones and other investigations linking him to the highly organised class A drug operation run by Sulieman Miskry and Sameh Mohamed, which supplied drugs to the student population in Swansea as part of a county lines network.

Pleaded guilty. Arrested as a result of evidence linking him to the organised drug supply operation.

12 Jan 2024

Chris Marston

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years 1 month

Chris Marston, 22, from Swansea, was arrested based on evidence from phones and other investigations linking him to the highly organised class A drug operation run by Sulieman Miskry and Sameh Mohamed, which supplied drugs to the student population in Swansea as part of a county lines network.

Pleaded guilty. Arrested as a result of evidence linking him to the organised drug supply operation.

12 Jan 2024

Adrian Edokpolar

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years 5 months

Adrian Edokpolar, 21, from London, was arrested based on evidence from phones and other investigations linking him to the highly organised class A drug operation run by Sulieman Miskry and Sameh Mohamed, which supplied drugs to the student population in Swansea as part of a county lines network.

Pleaded guilty. Arrested as a result of evidence linking him to the organised drug supply operation.

12 Jan 2024

Andras Jancso

Kidnapping and sexual assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

In the early hours of Sunday 2nd July 2023, the victim was looking to return home after a night out in Swansea with friends. She entered what she believed to be a taxi – the vehicle was parked in a taxi rank area used by licensed taxi drivers – and requested to be taken to her home address. However, the driver of the vehicle, Andras Jancso, was merely impersonating a taxi driver. After altering from the victim’s expected route back to her home address, he locked the doors to prevent her escape and sexually assaulted her. The victim used her mobile phone to call and share her location with a friend, as well as to take video from the front passenger seat of the vehicle – later used to help identify her attacker. After rebuffing Jancso’s unwanted advances, she eventually convinced him to drop her off a distance away from her home address, so that he did not find out where she lived.

Victim attended trial in person with no special measures. Detective Constable Abi Doxsey praised the victim's bravery in identifying the attacker.

12 Jan 2024

Sameh Mohamed

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years 11 months

Sameh Mohamed, 24, from London, was stopped by police in Swansea in April 2020 following reports of drug dealing. Drugs were recovered during the search, leading to his arrest. A search of his home found his brother Sulieman Miskry along with cash, cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, mobile phones, and paraphernalia associated with drug supply. Both were posing as students at Swansea University and supplying drugs to the student population. In September 2021, drugs were recovered from student accommodation next door to where Mohamed and Miskry resided, implicating them in a significant county lines operation. Phones provided further evidence of the organised drug supply.

Pleaded guilty. Part of the same organised drug supply operation as his brother Sulieman Miskry.

12 Jan 2024

Sulieman Miskry

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

13 years custody

Sulieman Miskry, 30, from London, was involved in a highly organised class A drug operation supplying drugs to the student population in Swansea, posing as a student at Swansea University. The operation began in April 2020 when his brother Sameh Mohamed was stopped by police. Miskry was found at Mohamed's home with cash, cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, mobile phones, and drug supply paraphernalia. In September 2021, drugs were recovered from student accommodation next door to where Miskry and Mohamed resided, implicating them in a significant county lines operation. Interrogation of Miskry’s phone revealed digitally altered PDF documents used as false alibi evidence in the first trial.

Convicted of all 24 charges after a four-week trial, including perverting the course of justice by altering alibi evidence. Four of the men pleaded guilty, while Miskry entered a not guilty plea.

12 Jan 2024

Henry Steven Wilson

Rape of a child *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 10 years

Between 1994 and 2004, Henry Steven Wilson, 59, of Matthew Street, Waun Wen, Swansea, abused and raped his young victim, who was only five years old when the abuse started.

Pleaded guilty to nine charges, including 22 counts of rape against a child. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Previously subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which remains in place. DC Rebecca Williams noted the crimes are appalling and the offender poses a significant risk to children.

8 Jan 2024

Geraint Purton

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment plus 6 months activated suspended sentence

Geraint Purton, in a relationship with the victim for about 18 months, launched three attacks due to paranoia. On May 14, he snatched her phone and hit her on the head, causing a cut and making her faint and vomit. On June 18, while she was asleep, he hit her nose, used derogatory language, accused her of infidelity, and kicked her in the torso, injuring her and exposing a child to blood and violence. On July 1, he dug a razor blade into her face while she prepared her child for school. He sent apologetic messages after each incident and was reported to police on July 5.

Pleaded guilty to three offences. Had eight previous convictions and was subject to a suspended sentence at the time. Defence highlighted drug misuse and engagement with mental health and substance programmes. Judge described actions as cowardly and aggravated by presence of children.

3 Jan 2024

Kashif Iqbal

Participating in a fraudulent business *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

Kashif Iqbal, of Jersey Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, ran an illegal vapes business at Rebel Vapes shop in Morriston. In 2022, Swansea Council trading standards officers conducted visits and test purchases, seizing hundreds of vapes containing enough liquid for up to 4,000 puffs, exceeding legal limits. He also supplied vapes wholesale. In July 2023, over 90 boxes (each with 160 vapes) were found at a storage unit, and 27 boxes in his van. The total value of vapes sold and seized was estimated at £500,000. His prosecution led to the takedown of a major UK supplier in Southall, London.

Pleaded guilty to participating in a fraudulent business. Judge Catherine Richards noted involvement in selling thousands of illegal and unregulated vapes, including to a child. Proceeds of crime hearing resulted in £300,000 confiscation order.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 4 cases

John Howard

Animal Welfare Act offences *

Sentence

15 week custody sentence suspended for nine months, 15 days RAR, 50 hours unpaid work, disqualified from keeping animals for five years, fined £400

Beverly Gilson and John Howard kept 48 dogs and one cat in unsuitable conditions at their home in Trallwyn, Abernant, Carmarthen. The animals were discovered following the sudden death of Gilson's husband on 29 October 2022, when police called the RSPCA. Inspector Keith Hogben attended and found overpowering smells of urine and faeces, dogs in stacked cages without bedding, one dog spinning in a small rodent cage, matted coats on 22 dogs, skin disease in 17 dogs, and poor socialisation for three dogs. The cat was very poorly and put to sleep on welfare grounds, along with two dogs. 39 dogs were signed over to the RSPCA and rehomed, with others assisted by charities.

Pleaded guilty to four offences under the Animal Welfare Act. In mitigation, he let matters get out of hand without deliberate intention, was dependent on Gilson and her late husband (his cousin), and the dogs were not kept for commercial purposes.

21 Dec 2023

Beverly Gilson

Animal Welfare Act offences *

Sentence

15 week custody sentence suspended for nine months, 15 days RAR, 50 hours unpaid work, disqualified from keeping animals for five years, fined £400

Pleaded guilty to four offences under the Animal Welfare Act. In mitigation, she apologises and is remorseful; was caring for her ailing husband who passed away and her two sons, which overwhelmed her.

21 Dec 2023

Daniel White

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years and 10 months

Daniel White murdered his wife Angie White by strangling her then going downstairs for a knife to cut her throat at their shared home in Swansea on October 22, 2023, around 6am. He called police admitting he killed her. She was found dead in the bedroom with sharp force trauma to the neck and severed jugular vein. Bloody footprints were on the floor, a lock-style knife on the bed, and the bedroom door forced open with a fitted mortice lock damaged.

Convicted of murder.

1 Dec 2023

Paul Jenkins

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Paul Jenkins, 39, murdered his vulnerable friend David Green, 61, by stabbing him almost 70 times to the chest, face, head, and neck, plus slash wounds, in Green's flat in Swansea city centre on April 6, 2023. Using two kitchen knives, he attacked after becoming angry at his hostel over sexuality comments. Green, a kind and gentle loner in sheltered accommodation, had defensive wounds. Jenkins went to a pub afterward, said he liked drinking his boyfriend's blood, called his mother admitting using a knife on Dave, and later confessed to police en route to hospital.

Pleaded guilty to murder and possession of a bladed article. Has history of violent behaviour.

1 Dec 2023

November 2023 7 cases

Peter Austin

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

Not stated

Peter Austin of Pant y Celyn, Llanelli, continued the sexual abuse of the vulnerable young girl after being handed over by Roy Lockett. The abuse involved engaging in sexual activity with the child.

Former rugby coach. Convicted at trial of five counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child.

21 Nov 2023

Roy Lockett

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

Not stated

Roy Lockett of Pembrey Road, Llanelli, initially targeted a vulnerable young girl and subjected her to a lengthy period of sexual abuse. He plied the child with alcohol and abused her using items from his large collection of sex toys. He also made indecent images of the child. The child had to give evidence in court as the pair denied the offences.

Former driving instructor. Pleaded guilty to causing a child to engage in sexual activity and two counts of engaging in sexual communications with a child. Previously convicted of three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, causing a child to watch a sexual act, two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, and making an indecent photograph of a child. Judge described him as using the child as his 'sexual plaything' before handing her over to his son as 'a prize'.

21 Nov 2023

Liam Hill

Producing cannabis *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Liam Hill, 35, of Afan Road, Duffryn Rhondda, Afan Valley, ran a commercial cannabis growing operation using converted HGV trailers in a compound at the former Western Logs depot near Cwmavon. On October 22, 2023, police discovered 102 plants and six kilos of harvested cannabis with a total street value up to £148,000. He admitted full involvement, learned growing from the internet, and sold cannabis in one-gram deals for £10 and kilos for £2,500-£3,500. A diary with a growing schedule was found in his van.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis and supplying cannabis. No previous convictions. One-third discount for guilty plea. Will serve up to half in custody before release on licence.

19 Nov 2023

Jason Hill

Producing cannabis *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 200 hours unpaid work

Jason Hill, 55, of Afan Road, Duffryn Rhondda, Afan Valley, leased the compound from Western Logs and sublet it to his son for the cannabis operation, charging rent commercially. He was found sweeping cannabis cuttings in one trailer on October 22, 2023. Text messages showed he discussed plant care, demanded payments aggressively, and referenced his own crop. He answered no comment in interview but apologised in court.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. Two previous convictions for dishonesty offences of significant age. One-third discount for guilty plea. Suspension due to time on remand.

19 Nov 2023

Barry Thomas

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On January 23, 2022, Barry Thomas, aged 73, was driving his black Mercedes on the B4317 near Ffos Las when he drove too close to the car in front, failing to allow enough time to react. He swerved into the nearside verge and collided with pedestrian Brian Guest, aged 61, who was walking home. Mr Guest suffered catastrophic injuries and died in hospital. Thomas attempted to shift blame to another driver but evidence from a witness proved he was too close to the vehicle ahead. The incident was witnessed by Mr Guest's wife who heard the disturbance outside their home.

Pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Described by HHJ Geraint Walters as 'deluded and an ill-tempered driver'. 10 year driving ban also imposed.

17 Nov 2023

David Thomas

Trademark offences *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

David Thomas, 48, of Sarnau, produced and sold pirated DVDs of shows including Clarkson’s Farm, Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Jack Ryan, and unreleased titles from Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Sony, and Universal Studios, as well as wrestling content. He operated seven websites selling counterfeit DVDs, using professional electronic equipment to make them appear legitimate. The offending occurred between May 2012 and April 2023, generating substantial financial gain. The case was uncovered following a consumer complaint in January 2022, leading to an investigation by Northumberland County Council and Ceredigion County Council’s Trading Standards team.

Pleaded guilty to two trademark offences. Ordered to repay £185,437.01 under the Proceeds of Crime Act within three months, or face an additional two years imprisonment. Previously of clean character and affected by mental health issues. Ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a four-month curfew.

1 Nov 2023

Stephen Haydn James

Sexual assault *

Sentence

13 months in prison

On September 16, 2023, Stephen Haydn James touched a six-year-old and an 11-year-old in a sexual manner in two separate shops in Tenby town centre. He was caught and charged, leading to his arrest and court appearance.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault. Put on the sex offender register for 10 years and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Would serve up to half that period in custody before being released on licence.

1 Nov 2023

October 2023 4 cases

Evan Jones

Rape and Sexual Assault *

Sentence

16-year custodial sentence with 15 years minimum in prison

Evan Jones committed two counts of rape and nine sexual assaults against the same victim, a girl aged between eight and 11, with the offences dating back to the 1980s. The victim provided crucial evidence protected by a screen during the trial.

Found guilty of two counts of rape and nine sexual assaults. Acquitted of one further count of rape. Sexual harm prevention order issued.

26 Oct 2023

Nathan Griffiths

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

In 2014, Nathan Griffiths, then aged 23, twice isolated a 12-year-old girl by inviting her to play video games before raping her. He developed an infatuation with her, sending unwanted gifts and repeated messages on social media. When she blocked him, he created new accounts named after the girl and her associates to continue messaging. Police received a report of the rapes in March 2020, leading to an investigation. Griffiths was voluntarily interviewed twice, denying all allegations. He was charged in July 2022.

Denied two counts of rape, found guilty by unanimous jury verdict after six-day trial. Maintained innocence throughout, introducing last-minute defences.

25 Oct 2023

Craig Roach

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

On Friday evening September 8, Craig Roach, 42, of Croespenmaen, Caerphilly County Borough, forced his way through traffic on the A465 near Resolven, which was at a standstill due to a fatal collision. He failed to stop despite directions from officers, leading to a short pursuit. Roach exited the A465 on the Aberdulais on-slip and drove head-on at speed into a stationary unmarked police car with illuminated emergency lights, causing substantial damage but no injuries.

Pled guilty to all charges. Sergeant Richard Coulthard commented on the reckless disregard for life and safety.

13 Oct 2023

Simon Howard

Online child grooming *

Sentence

Not stated

Simon Howard, from Llanybydder, appeared for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to online child grooming offences.

Pleaded guilty to online child grooming offences.

9 Oct 2023

September 2023 5 cases

Lynne Leyson

Conspiracy to Supply Class A and B drugs, and possession of criminal property *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Lynne Leyson was one of six people arrested following a warrant at Pibwr Farm in Carmarthen in October 2021 when officers found 592g of cocaine with a street value of between £47,760 and £60,200, 1.4kg of cannabis with a street value of approximately £15,615, £17,190 in cash and a semi-automatic pistol.

Sentenced in absence after failing to appear for hearing on 21st July 2023. Convicted in May 2023.

15 Sep 2023

Maximus Goldsworthy

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Maximus Goldsworthy, aged 22, of Fishguard, was arrested four times between 2021 and 2023, each time found with large amounts of cocaine, cannabis, MDMA, and cash totalling over £18,000. The offences spanned from May 2021 to April 2022 and included possession of a loaded imitation firearm.

Admitted all offences. Investigation by Dyfed-Powys Police revealed involvement in supplying illegal drugs into Pembrokeshire.

14 Sep 2023

Caleb Courtman

Child grooming and possession of indecent images *

Sentence

24 years extended imprisonment

Caleb Courtman, 20, of Swansea, was investigated by South Wales Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT) after intelligence indicated an upload of illegal material from his home address. Devices seized contained over 2000 indecent images and videos of children, some sourced directly from child victims he had groomed and incited online. He communicated with hundreds of children as young as nine years old via social media platforms, inciting them to conduct sexual acts using threats and blackmail. Over 142 children have been identified and safeguarded, with ongoing work to identify others across the UK.

Made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and added to the Sex Offenders’ Register.

8 Sep 2023

Janis Dambrans

Attempted Arson *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Janis Dambrans, a 53-year-old farm worker, tried to set fire to his co-worker's car and caravan after a dispute and while under the influence of alcohol. He poured petrol over the vehicle and the steps of the caravan, attempted to ignite it with a lighter, and threatened to burn down his employer's property at Fenton Home Farm in Crundale. The offences occurred between June 26, 2022, and March 24, 2023, putting others at risk of explosion and endangering lives.

Pleaded guilty to attempted arson reckless as to whether life was endangered, threatening to damage property, and causing criminal damage. No similar previous convictions; has a prior driving offence in 2021; expressed remorse; his partner is in the later stages of cancer; alcohol consumption was a factor.

3 Sep 2023

Tommy Lee Allington

Possession of indecent images of children and sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

18 years and eight months imprisonment

Tommy Lee Allington, a 25-year-old former primary school teaching assistant, was arrested at his home in Penlan, Swansea, on April 28 for possession of indecent images of children and the sexual assault of a child under 13. He abused his position of trust in committing these offences.

Pleaded guilty to 17 charges. Ordered to be on the sex offenders' register for life. Six years on licence.

1 Sep 2023

July 2023 2 cases

Roger Cook

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

32 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months; 150 hours unpaid work; 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Roger Cook assaulted his ex-partner at the victim's home in Ammanford on August 18 of the previous year. The incident occurred after Cook arrived to collect belongings but became enraged over suspected infidelity, leading to an argument. He followed the victim upstairs, grappled over a phone, and punched the victim six times initially, followed by another four or five punches, causing extensive bruising, two black eyes, and a bite mark on the arm. Cook claimed self-defence during his interview, but the prosecution noted he exceeded what was necessary.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Judge Paul Thomas KC stated that the defendant went way over the top and noted his jealousy after the relationship ended. A pre-sentence report was considered, and a five-year restraining order was granted to the victim.

18 Jul 2023

Daniel Popovici

Affray *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment, suspended for 1 year

Daniel Popovici held a knife to his flatmate's throat and threatened to 'cut his head off', before slashing towards his other flatmate and threatening to 'slit [the first flatmate's] throat when he was asleep'. This incident led to the imposition of a restraining order.

Sentenced for affray, which involved threatening flatmates with a knife.

16 Jul 2023

May 2023 2 cases

Bradley Taylor

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 months in a young offenders’ institute

On March 6, 2023, in Llanelli, Bradley Taylor, aged 19, rode a scrambler bike the wrong way up a one-way street, colliding with a 94-year-old man crossing the road. The victim suffered several broken bones, spent nine weeks in hospital and rehabilitation, and lost his independence, now unable to swim, garden, or dance as before. Taylor glanced at the injured victim but rode away without helping or calling for assistance. He later disposed of evidence including his helmet, rucksack, and bike seat, but was identified through CCTV analysis by Dyfed-Powys Police.

Admitted charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision, failing to report a collision, and driving without insurance. Showed lack of concern and remorse at the scene.

3 May 2023

Craig Baker

Fraudulent trading *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Craig Baker conned three victims in Carmarthenshire between November 2021 and January 2023 by overcharging them, charging for work he did not complete, performing substandard work, and leaving jobs unfinished. One victim paid £32,745.50, of which £20,000 was allegedly defrauded, with the work assessed as poor quality and haphazard. A second victim was quoted £49,500 and paid half plus additional amounts, but the work had serious issues, did not comply with building regulations, and was worth no more than £16,000, requiring £55,500 in remedial costs. A third victim was quoted £1,500 for removing a chimney stack and later £6,000 for roof replacement, but used incorrect tiles and was challenged on the quote.

Pleaded guilty to fraudulent trading. Judge Paul Thomas KC described him as a rogue builder, conman, bully, and thoroughly dishonest man. He was also ordered to pay back £226.30 under the Proceeds of Crime Act and disqualified from being a company director for five years.

2 May 2023

April 2023 2 cases

Sinead James

Allowing or causing the death of a child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Sinead James, mother of Lola James, was in a relationship with Kyle Bevan for a few months at the time of the incident on July 17, 2020, in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. She was convicted of allowing or causing the death of her two-year-old daughter, who was murdered by Bevan during this period.

Jailed for allowing or causing the death of a child.

1 Apr 2023

Kyle Bevan

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

On July 17, 2020, Kyle Bevan carried out a sustained, deliberate, and very violent attack on two-year-old Lola James at her home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, using weapons. The attack caused around 101 injuries, including severe brain injury, extensive retinal damage, and injuries akin to those from a car crash. Lola was rushed to Withybush Hospital but died four days later on July 21, 2020, without regaining consciousness. Bevan falsely claimed the injuries were accidental from a fall caused by the family dog.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury. Judge Mr Justice Griffiths described the assault as sustained, deliberate, and very violent, involving the use of weapons, and an exercise of power over a helpless child. Showed no remorse.

1 Apr 2023

December 2022 2 cases

Luke Thomas

Conspiracy to Supply Class B Cannabis *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months with 180 hours unpaid work

Luke Thomas, aged 23 from Bridgend, acted as a street dealer for Shane White's supply of class B cannabis in the south Wales area.

Street dealer for White's cannabis supply.

29 Dec 2022

Steven Semmens

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Cocaine and Conspiracy to Import Class A Cocaine *

Sentence

13 years 6 months imprisonment

Steven Semmens, aged 39 from Port Talbot, partnered with Shane White in the conspiracy to supply and import class A cocaine, operating from Spain during much of the period.

Based in Spain for much of the conspiracy period.

29 Dec 2022

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