Matthew Draper, 40, used an aerosol as an accelerant to torch lockers at a supported accommodation hostel in Swansea after telling staff he wanted to go back to prison. He was sentenced to 27 months at Swansea Crown Court.
Newport man sent explicit image to ‘child’ in police sting
Gerry Govier, 53, of Newport, was caught by an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl online. He received a suspended sentence at Newport Crown Court after admitting attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.
Port Talbot man jailed for 23 years for child rape
Michael Allen, 45, of Port Talbot, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after being convicted of four counts of rape against two children. Both victims were under the age of 18 at the time of the offences.
Smirking driver jailed after ramming police in Caerphilly chases
A disqualified driver who smirked throughout his sentencing and laughed after being Tasered has been jailed for 32 months following multiple dangerous pursuits across Caerphilly, during which he rammed police vehicles and reached speeds of more than 50mph in a 20mph zone.
Woman sexually assaulted bus driver then spat at officer
Siobhan Webb, 37, of Aberdare, has been sentenced to a further 34 weeks in prison after admitting sexual assault on a bus driver in Abergele and assaulting a police officer.
Man jailed for strangling partner in Neath Airbnb
Daniel Rogers, 38, was sentenced to 18 months in prison at Swansea Crown Court after admitting to intentionally strangling his vulnerable partner during a row at a rented property in the Neath area.
Newport man admits sending sexual images to ‘schoolgirl’
Neil Faulkner, 50, of Newport, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates’ Court to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child after being caught in an online sting. His case has been adjourned for a pre-sentence report.
Serial thief jailed and banned from Newport stores after spree
Calum Edwards, 35, was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison and made the subject of a two-year criminal behaviour order after pleading guilty to 16 counts of theft from shops across Newport.
Penarth woman fined after child missed school
A woman from Penarth has been ordered to pay £159 after pleading guilty at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court to failing to ensure her child regularly attended school.
Newport teen jailed after cocaine found at family home
Jayden Berry, 18, was sentenced to 27 months in a young offender institution at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court after admitting possession with intent to supply cocaine.
Newport paedophile admits child sex offences
Joshua Camplin, 32, of Newport, pleaded guilty to child sex offences at Cardiff Crown Court and was remanded in custody.
Woman fined £766 over daughter’s school non-attendance
A mother has been ordered to pay £766 after being found guilty in her absence at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court of failing to ensure her daughter regularly attended school.