Swansea Crown Court Sentencing Results

On June 13, 2024, at 3.50pm, a two-vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the A477 near Llanddowror in wet conditions. Alexander MacCallum, driving a Jaguar XK R, lost control, crossed the carriageway, and collided with a Ford Fiesta driven by the first victim, with the second victim as a passenger. The first victim died at the scene, and the second victim died later in hospital from catastrophic injuries. Witnesses described MacCallum's vehicle as 'all over the place' and overtaking aggressively before the crash.

On December 23, 2024, Daniel Wyke, a 28-year-old delivery driver for a Chinese takeaway, was driving his 18-plate Volkswagen T-Cross at 34mph down a 20mph country lane in Llanpumsaint, north of Carmarthen. Despite 100m visibility and the victim wearing a high-visibility jacket while walking his dog, Wyke struck the victim, throwing him over a stone wall into a pond in a churchyard. Wyke failed to stop, assist, or call for help, leaving the victim to die. The victim, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene after CPR attempts. Wyke was arrested the next day and made unsolicited comments but answered 'no comment' in interviews. Forensic evidence included green fibres from the victim's jacket on Wyke's windscreen.

On the evening of December 23, 2024, Daniel Douglas Wyke, a 28-year-old delivery driver from Carmarthen, was driving through the village of Llanpumsaint in Carmarthenshire at 34mph, exceeding the speed limit by 14mph. He struck and killed the victim, a 38-year-old father-of-two who was walking his dog, and then fled the scene in his damaged vehicle without stopping. The vehicle was quickly linked to the collision, leading to Wyke's arrest the following day.

Craig Dudley, 38, from Townhill, Swansea, handled stolen tools after a builder spotted his own equipment advertised on Facebook hours after a burglary.

Prasad Saravanan, 24, of Swansea, groomed a 13-year-old girl he met while working in a shop, later contacting her via Snapchat and WhatsApp.

David Malcolm James Thomas, along with Stacey May June Edwards, Peter John Edwards, and Sian Eleri Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, engaged in unlicensed dog breeding from July 2020 to April 2025. The investigation started in April 2021 after Peter Edwards inquired about a breeding licence but withdrew the application. In March 2024, a complaint led to discovery of multiple puppy advertisements on Pets4Homes, Freeads, and Gumtree. Up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, with 16-19 females. Some defendants claimed joint ownership.

Peter John Edwards, along with Stacey May June Edwards, Sian Eleri Thomas, and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, engaged in unlicensed dog breeding from July 2020 to April 2025. The investigation started in April 2021 after Peter Edwards inquired about a breeding licence but withdrew the application. In March 2024, a complaint led to discovery of multiple puppy advertisements on Pets4Homes, Freeads, and Gumtree. Up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, with 16-19 females. Some defendants claimed joint ownership.

Stacey May June Edwards, along with Peter John Edwards, Sian Eleri Thomas, and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, engaged in unlicensed dog breeding from July 2020 to April 2025. The investigation started in April 2021 after Peter Edwards inquired about a breeding licence but withdrew the application. In March 2024, a complaint led to discovery of multiple puppy advertisements on Pets4Homes, Freeads, and Gumtree. Up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, with 16-19 females. Some defendants claimed joint ownership.

Sian Eleri Thomas, along with Stacey May June Edwards, Peter John Edwards, and David Malcolm James Thomas, all of Sea Breeze, Mynyddygarreg, Kidwelly, engaged in unlicensed dog breeding from July 2020 to April 2025. The investigation started in April 2021 after Peter Edwards inquired about a breeding licence but withdrew the application. In March 2024, a complaint led to discovery of multiple puppy advertisements on Pets4Homes, Freeads, and Gumtree. Up to 25 dogs were kept at the property, with 16-19 females. Some defendants claimed joint ownership.

On January 17, 2026, Daniel Joseph Blair, a 37-year-old Birmingham City supporter from Wharrad Close, Redditch, West Midlands, heavily intoxicated, slapped a 16-year-old boy on the back of the head and then seized him around the neck and throat in a chokehold from behind during a Championship fixture against Swansea City at Swansea.com Stadium, lifting the child off his feet. The boy's family and nearby supporters tried to free him, but Blair maintained the hold. Following arrest, he was found with three snap-seal bags of cocaine and behaved disruptively at Swansea Central police station, offering to supply cocaine and urinating in his cell. The assault caused severe psychological impact on the victim, affecting his nervousness, appetite, sleep, education, and attendance at football matches, with ongoing choking sensations.

Jake Andrew Price, 31, of Harvey Crescent, Sandfields, Port Talbot, carried out a campaign of harassment against two women following tumultuous relationships. For the first victim, after their relationship ended in November 2024, he repeatedly called her from different numbers, leading to a two-year restraining order in February 2025. In January 2026, he approached her at a Morrisons store in Port Talbot, then continued calling and messaging via friends. For the second victim, under a seven-year restraining order from prior harassment including calls, messages, home visits, stalking, and abusive comments, he contacted her on 5 February 2026. He met her at Aberavon Liberal Club, snatched her phone, struck her face, and later broke into her home at night, jumping on her bed and shouting. The next day, he called repeatedly, admitting to a sex act while watching her sleep. He used multiple phones, including his mother's. Arrested on 10 February 2026, he denied allegations in a prepared statement.

Zoe Graham and Lee Lock kept 29 dogs and puppies, 17 snakes, a tortoise, and a gecko in squalid, faeces-filled conditions at their home in Milford Haven. RSPCA inspectors visited on December 29, 2024, finding the property overwhelmed with animal waste, emaciated and sick animals, two dead French Bulldogs (one in a freezer infected with parasites, one in a shed with rectal tear from insertion of a blunt object), and overall unconscionable cruelty. The original intention was to provide a home for homeless animals, but conditions became unmanageable.

On December 29, 2024, RSPCA inspectors, Dyfed Powys Police, and vets discovered 52 animals in appalling conditions at a property on Coombs Road, Milford Haven, including 29 dogs, 17 snakes, one Hermanns tortoise, a leopard gecko, and a monitor lizard. The house had an overpowering smell of dog faeces and urine, with animals living in filthy conditions. Two dogs and one snake were found dead, and several animals suffered unnecessarily, including six French Bulldogs due to failure to provide veterinary treatment for issues like a ruptured rectum, and three snakes. Graham and Lock failed to meet the needs of 21 adult dogs, eight puppies, 18 snakes, and other exotics.

On December 29, 2024, RSPCA inspectors, Dyfed Powys Police, and vets discovered 52 animals in appalling conditions at a property on Coombs Road, Milford Haven, including 29 dogs, 17 snakes, one Hermanns tortoise, a leopard gecko, and a monitor lizard. The house had an overpowering smell of dog faeces and urine, with animals living in filthy conditions. Two dogs and one snake were found dead, and several animals suffered unnecessarily, including six French Bulldogs due to failure to provide veterinary treatment for issues like a ruptured rectum, and three snakes. Graham and Lock failed to meet the needs of 21 adult dogs, eight puppies, 18 snakes, and other exotics. Additional offences for Graham involved failing to meet the needs of a Hermanns tortoise and leopard gecko.

Steven Derwyn Thomas pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence arising from an incident on 20 September 2024. He was found not guilty of conspiracy to murder.

Steven Thomas was a third defendant in a case arising from a masked attack at a caravan in Cenarth on 20 September 2024. He pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. A jury found him not guilty of conspiracy to murder.

Michael Monks, 55, of Russell Terrace, Carmarthen, collected and shared indecent images of children being sexually abused and raped via a chat group on the Wickr encrypted app. In May 2022, police executed a search warrant at his home and seized his Huawei phone, which contained 48 indecent images of children (including 25 Category A), three bestiality photos, and evidence of him swapping four images with group members. At the time, he was a leader at the Army Cadet centre in Llanelli. He initially denied sexual interest in children but later admitted it during sentencing.

Ashley Williams, aged 40, now of Llwyncelyn Avenue, Pontarddulais, Swansea, received packages of cannabis from the US and handled tens of thousands of pounds in drugs money, exchanging cash into cryptocurrency for Drabble. His involvement stemmed from vulnerability after major spinal surgery in 2019, leading to substance abuse.