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Drug dealer caught after dropping phone fleeing police

Jordan Jones 17 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Lawrence Henson, 33, of Newport, was jailed for seven years after police linked him to a heroin supply operation worth over £141,000 following the discovery of his mobile phone.

Bridgend woman jailed after cocaine supply investigation linked to Pencoed hotel

Jordan Jones 17 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Michelle Deere, 53, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine following an investigation linked to a Pencoed hotel.

Wanted man hid in bush after wrong-way A470 chase

Jordan Jones 17 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Carwyn Phillips, 36, from Merthyr Tydfil, has been jailed for 14 months after leading police on a dangerous pursuit through icy roads before being found hiding in a bush.

Illegal immigrant jailed for stealing £500 from OAP at ATM

Jordan Jones 17 February 2026Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

An 88-year-old man said he “lost his independence” after Marian Barbu snatched £500 from him at a Lloyds Bank cash point in Merthyr Tydfil.

Woman jailed after admitting shoplifting spree in Monmouth

Jordan Jones 17 February 2026Crime & Court, Newport Magistrates Court Leave a Comment

Tegan Bevan, 21, was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Newport Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to six thefts from shops and further offences across Monmouthshire.

Cardiff man jailed after cocaine and burner phone found

Jordan Jones 17 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Jamie Payne, 32, of Creigiau, was sentenced to 45 months after police found 24 bags of cocaine, £2,000 in cash, and a burner phone linked to a drugs line during a raid on his home.

Drug dealer jailed after zombie knife and cocaine seized

Jordan Jones 17 February 2026Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Levi James, 21, from Cardiff, was sentenced to 48 months after officers caught him with crack cocaine worth up to £5,000 and a zombie knife during an operation in Gabalfa.

Cocaine dealer hit 100mph fleeing police in Newport

Jordan Jones 16 February 2026Crime & Court, Newport Crown Court Leave a Comment

Rizwan Mohammed, 19, drove the wrong way around a roundabout and reversed into police cars during a high-speed chase before officers found crack cocaine worth more than £2,000.

Woman jailed for smashing gran’s face into caravan

Jordan Jones 16 February 2026Crime & Court, Newport Crown Court Leave a Comment

Shawna Miller, 28, knocked out a grandmother’s front teeth after being asked to keep the noise down at a Porthcawl caravan park while a child slept.

Buckley man jailed for strangling partner and threats

Jordan Jones 16 February 2026Crime & Court, Mold Crown Court Leave a Comment

James Roberts, 28, of Buckley, was sentenced to two years in prison at Mold Crown Court after being convicted of controlling and coercive behaviour, strangulation and actual bodily harm against his partner.

Police and council plan off-road bike zone in Gwent

Jordan Jones 16 February 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

Gwent Police is working with Caerphilly Borough Council to create an approved off-road riding area in Rhymney as residents raise concerns about reckless biking across the force area.

Abergavenny paedophile guilty of assaulting girl

Jordan Jones 14 February 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Matthew Toyer, 45, was convicted at Cardiff Crown Court of sexual offences against a child under 13 and will be sentenced in March.

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