South Wales Police’s criminal investigation into the serious disorder that swept through the Ely area of Cardiff has reached its conclusion, with 30 people sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court for riot. The 25 men and five women were sentenced during a two-week hearing. Twenty-six received custodial terms, with sentences ranging from three years and eight months to six years and …
North Wales Police officers joined forces with Trading Standards to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and illicit vaping products in the Flintshire North area. The operation was carried out as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week.
A convicted fraudster has been jailed for five years and eight months after targeting elderly homeowners across North Wales and England. William King, 48, admitted five counts of breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order at Chester Crown Court.
A burglar has been jailed for 14 months after an off-duty Gwent Police officer spotted him in Newport and chased him through several streets before detaining him. Arron Young, 35, admitted multiple burglary and theft offences at Newport Crown Court.
A 39-year-old man from Llanrwst has been jailed for two years and seven months after police found four types of drugs during a warrant. Darren Brain pleaded guilty to three drug offences at Caernarfon Crown Court.
Kirk Edwards, 29, was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison after attacking a Sainsbury’s employee while stealing whisky and chocolates. He was already subject to a suspended sentence, conditional discharge, and community order at the time.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.