Mark Powell, 44, was sentenced to two years and eight months at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting three assaults on his ex-partner, harassment, criminal damage, and drink-driving.
Postal worker jailed over illegal streaming scam
A Milford Haven postal worker has been jailed for 38 months after running an illegal sports streaming business with over 1,800 customers, costing broadcasters millions of pounds.
Man jailed for life for child sex abuse in Connah’s Quay
Robert Mattravers, 47, of Runcorn, was sentenced to life in prison at Mold Crown Court after admitting multiple sexual offences against two children in Connah’s Quay. He must serve a minimum of 11 years and eight months.
Gang stole £1m in tin from Tata Steel’s Llanelli works
Three Tata Steel employees and an accomplice conspired to steal almost 49 tons of tin valued at more than £1 million from the Trostre Steelworks in Llanelli.
Newport drug dealer ordered to pay back £37,000
Luke Montgomery, 23, of Newport, was ordered to pay back £37,449 at a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing at Cardiff Crown Court despite benefiting by £191,821 through drug offences. He had previously been sentenced to eight years and four months’ imprisonment.
Prisoner sentenced after officer’s spine fractured at HMP Parc
Levi Weekes, 25, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting to assaulting a prison officer at the Bridgend jail, leaving the victim with a fractured vertebra.
Barry man jailed for shoplifting spree across three towns
Jake Royle, 23, was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court after admitting a series of shop thefts targeting stores in Barry, Penarth and Cardiff.
Drug dealers who made £306k to repay less than £17k
Two drug dealers who made £306,000 from cocaine and cannabis supply in Newport and the Gwent Valleys have been ordered to repay less than £17,000 at a proceeds of crime hearing – with one told to pay back just £1.
Newport drug dealer jailed for third time for class A supply
Alfie Phillips, 26, of Victoria Avenue, Newport, was sentenced to five years and 219 days at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting his involvement in supplying heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine.
Woman admits causing suffering to cat left without food
Nadine Jade Martell-Marshall, 28, of Mountain Ash, pleaded guilty at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court to causing unnecessary suffering to a cat named Tigger in Barry.
Newport man admitted possessing child abuse images
Joshua Brain, 19, of Harrow Road, Newport, pleaded guilty to possessing category A, B, and C indecent images of children. He is due to be sentenced at the crown court on June 26.
Drink driver jailed after 80mph chase through 20mph zone
Corey Eaves, 28, of Gilfach Goch, was sentenced to 16 months in prison after stealing a car and leading police on a dangerous pursuit through Tonyrefail at four times the speed limit.