Michael Noakes, 66, from the Caerphilly area, was caught using a banned VPN in violation of his sexual harm prevention order. He was handed a 12-month community order at Cardiff Crown Court.
Couple banned from keeping animals after neglected cats put down
A man and woman from Cefn Hengoed have been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after two cats suffering from severe untreated dental disease had to be put to sleep.
Brecon man fined after pony dragged behind vehicle
Geoffrey Williams, 63, of Aberbran, was ordered to pay £1,800 at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to failing to protect a pony from pain, suffering and injury through an unacceptable handling method.
Man jailed for over 10 years for fatal punch outside pub
Kyle O’Callaghan, 30, was sentenced at Newport Crown Court for the manslaughter of Marcus Carpenter, 37, who died four days after being struck outside the Picture House Wetherspoons in Ebbw Vale.
Maesteg man jailed for sexually assaulting nurse at hospital
Jason Ford, 37, has been sentenced to 57 weeks in prison at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court after groping a nurse, racially abusing a police officer, and committing a string of other offences while heavily intoxicated.
Cardiff man spared jail for throttling pregnant partner
Ross Herbert, 25, of Heath, Cardiff, received a suspended sentence at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting coercive and controlling behaviour against his former partner, including multiple assaults while she was pregnant.
Mechanic spared jail over indecent child images found on phone
Jack Purnell, 22, of Newbridge, Caerphilly, was given a suspended sentence at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting three counts of making indecent images of children, including images of babies as young as one.
Woman banned from driving after doing 41mph in 20mph zone
Nathalie John, 41, of Milford Haven, was fined £693 and disqualified from driving for 21 days after admitting speeding in Houghton.
Man jailed after bulldozer rampage at Rhigos pub
Daniel Morgan, 35, of Aberdare, has been sentenced to three years and six months after stealing a bulldozer and driving it into the New Inn Public House, causing extensive damage to the building and several vehicles.
Newport burglar jailed after attacking homeowner during break-in
Danny Lewis, 34, of Newport, was sentenced to 39 months at Cardiff Crown Court after breaking into a home, attempting to steal a BMW, and punching the homeowner who tried to stop him.
Former BBC Wales producer sentenced over child abuse images
Dylan Dawes, 50, of Canton, Cardiff, was handed an 18-month suspended sentence at Newport Crown Court after being found guilty of six offences relating to more than 6,000 indecent images of children found on his devices.
Abergavenny man guilty of child sex abuse jailed for 16 years
Matthew Toyer, 46, of Abergavenny, was convicted at Newport Crown Court of sexually abusing a girl under 13. He was sentenced to 15 years’ custody with a one-year extended licence.