Arthur Hughes, of Rachub near Bangor, was sentenced to three years and two months at Caernarfon Crown Court after police found 48 wraps of heroin and over £15,000 in cash at his home.
Three shoplifters jailed after same-day arrests in Merthyr
Three prolific shoplifters from Merthyr Tydfil have been jailed after being arrested on the same day. Brandon Kelly received 12 weeks, while Julian Jones and Sam Thomas were each sentenced to four weeks.
Illegal e-bike reaching 68mph seized in Morriston
An electric bike capable of speeds up to 68mph has been seized from a young person in Morriston by South Wales Police. The illegal motor-assisted pedal cycle was confiscated as officers tackled anti-social behaviour in the area.
Drug dealer ordered to pay back nearly £42,000
A Blackwood man jailed for dealing cocaine and cannabis has been ordered to hand over almost £42,000 in criminal profits following a proceeds of crime hearing at Cardiff Crown Court. Ashley Forbes has three months to pay or face further time behind bars.
Man jailed after armed police standoff at ex’s home
Philip Blakemore, 30, of Y Ffor, has been jailed for 14 weeks after threatening siblings and breaching a domestic abuse protection order. Armed officers were deployed during a six-hour standoff at his ex-partner’s address.
Retired vicar jailed after child images found on laptop
A retired vicar from Brecon has been jailed for 12 months and 12 weeks after police found prohibited images of children on his laptop during a spot check. Andrew Robinson pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited image of a child and breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
Newport man given community order over sexual images sting
A 50-year-old Newport man has been given a community order after sending sexual images and video to someone he believed was a schoolgirl. Neil Faulkner must also register as a sex offender for five years.
Repeat sex offender jailed after Caldicot exposure
Julian Harris, 59, of Caldicot, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being convicted of indecent exposure. Newport Magistrates’ Court heard he is a “danger to young people” with previous convictions for similar offences.
Rhyl man jailed over violent attacks on five strangers
Colin Campbell, 24, was jailed for seven and a half years at Mold Crown Court after a series of unprovoked assaults on five strangers over four months. Recorder Neil Owen-Casey branded him a “vicious animal” and said it was “lucky” nobody was killed.
Worcestershire man jailed after attack on woman in Tenby
Lewis Thompson-Gill, 35, has been jailed for two years and four months at Swansea Crown Court after being found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm. The attack took place in Tenby on December 28.
Sex offender jailed over illegal TikTok account
Paul Rogers, 47, of Blackwood, was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting two breaches of his sexual harm prevention order. He created a TikTok profile under a false name and deleted WhatsApp messages.
Former teacher spared jail over child sex offences
David Skillern, 60, asked undercover officers posing as 12-year-old schoolgirls to perform solo sex acts online. The former special needs teacher was given a suspended sentence at Cardiff Crown Court.