Joshua Pearce has been sentenced to over four years in prison after causing a collision that killed his passenger, Sam Bevan, while driving under the influence of cannabis.
Talbot Green Man Jailed for Dealing Drugs in Children’s Play Area
Courtney Jones has been sentenced to three years in prison after being caught dealing cocaine in a Pontyclun play area. Police searches revealed a substantial drug stash at his home.
American Threatens Flatmate with Knife in Shoe Dispute
Cardiff Crown Court sentences asylum seeker to 10 months imprisonment after knife threat over shoes left in hallway.
Knife-wielding Ex-killer Sentenced for Terrifying Robbery
A man with a previous manslaughter conviction held a knife to a stranger’s throat during a frightening robbery in Swansea.
Holyhead Man Jailed After Violent Attack on Police Officers
Brian George Owens has been sentenced to 22 months in prison after assaulting police officers in Holyhead, including pulling hair, punching and strangling.
Flint Man Jailed for 12 Years Over Child Sex Offences
Philip Bell has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after admitting to more than 20 sexual offences involving children following an investigation by North Wales Police.
US Man Jailed for Grooming Welsh Teen in Marriage Plot
A 44-year-old American was sentenced to over seven years in prison after flying to Wales with plans to “marry” a schoolgirl he had groomed online. He was arrested at Cardiff Airport following collaboration between US and UK authorities.
Newport Thug Threatens to Kill Officer in Violent Arrest
Lee Jones, 48, assaulted his girlfriend and put a police officer in a headlock while resisting arrest in Goytre, Monmouthshire.
Driveway Company Director Sentenced for £30k Customer Scam
Cardiff man receives suspended sentence after company targeted vulnerable people with shoddy work and aggressive tactics.
Newport Man Grew Cannabis for ‘Post-apocalyptic Currency’
A Newport drug dealer claimed cannabis plants found in his home were intended as “currency” for when “society collapses”, before later crashing his van while drunk driving.
Cardiff Rapist Jailed After Smiling During Attack
A 36-year-old Cardiff man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after raping a woman and later attempting to intimidate her into withdrawing her complaint.
Gwent Taxi Boss Convicted in £253k School Transport Fraud
Former Beeline Taxis director Peter Banwell receives suspended sentence after falsifying safety certificates for vehicles transporting schoolchildren.