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Man Uses Stolen Police Taser as Weapon in Violent Attack

Jordan Jones 22 June 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Mark Workman grabbed officer’s taser during struggle and repeatedly struck him with the weapon, causing serious injuries including broken tooth and concussion.

Pensioner Jailed for £21k Heroin Dealing Operation

Jordan Jones 22 June 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 70-year-old Merthyr man has been sentenced to 45 months in prison after police discovered enough heroin for 700 street deals at his home address.

Cardiff Man Jailed for Driving at Teens After Airbnb Row

Jordan Jones 17 June 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Johnathan Newbury, 33, sentenced to eight years for deliberately driving into two teenagers following violent altercation at shared accommodation.

Couple Jailed for £13k Drug Stash Found with Kids Present

Jordan Jones 14 June 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Curtis and Sarah Price caught with heroin and crack cocaine worth over £13,000 at Merthyr Tydfil industrial unit whilst their children were present during police raid.

Cardiff Man Jailed 17 Years for Child Sex Offences

Jordan Jones 10 June 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Christopher Burden, 35, from Trowbridge, Cardiff, sentenced at Merthyr Crown Court for rape and sexual assault of a boy.

Knifeman Jailed for Racist Attack on Police Officer

Jordan Jones 1 June 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Daniel Barnham kicked PC in chest and shouted KKK support during arrest for carrying knives in Merthyr Tydfil.

Father Jailed After Killing Nan Walking Home From Bingo

Jordan Jones 24 May 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Dylan Edmunds, 27, fled scene after reversing into 76-year-old Wendy Setterfield in Penrhiwceiber before going to pub.

Man Jailed for Possessing Thousands of Child Abuse Images

Jordan Jones 16 May 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 25-year-old Tonypandy man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison after police found over 5,000 indecent images of children, including AI-generated content, on his devices.

Brecon Man Jailed in £14k Cocaine Supply Operation

Jordan Jones 11 May 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 23-year-old Brecon man has been sentenced to over five years in prison after phone evidence revealed his role in supplying nearly 2kg of cocaine worth thousands.

Hertfordshire Drug Courier Jailed After £3m Operation Bust

Jordan Jones 6 May 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being caught transporting drugs and cash for an organised crime group.

Drug Dealer Who Sold to Teen Ordered to Repay £57k

Jordan Jones 5 May 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Evan Sawdon has been ordered to pay back £57,000 of his criminal earnings after being caught selling cocaine to a 16-year-old in Maesteg.

Llantrisant Finance Manager Jailed for £140k Company Fraud

Jordan Jones 1 May 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Victoria King sentenced to 32 months after fraudulently diverting company funds to her personal account.

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