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Blackwood paedophile avoids jail for grooming decoy teen

Jordan Jones 31 January 2026Crime & Court, Newport Magistrates Court Leave a Comment

Ian Hallett, 69, received suspended sentence after attempting to meet who he believed was 15-year-old girl in sting operation.

Drug dealer hit 55mph in 20mph zone during police chase

Jordan Jones 31 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Jack Cox, 31, sped through Blackwood at 55mph in a 20mph zone before crashing into a garden wall and fleeing on foot whilst carrying six bags of cocaine.

Swansea man jailed over £95k cannabis stash in shed

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Crime & Court, Swansea Crown Court Leave a Comment

Jason Lewis, 37, sentenced to 32 months after police find 20kg of cannabis, cash and weapons at Portmead home.

Barry men jailed for taxi robbery and violent crime spree

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Two Barry men have been jailed after robbing a taxi driver, burgling a shop, and driving the stolen cab at teenagers on e-scooters during a night of violent offending.

Predator posed as teen in care to abuse children jailed

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Crime & Court, Newport Crown Court Leave a Comment

Kai Giggie, 26, imprisoned for three years after admitting child abduction and sexual assaults following South Wales Police investigation.

Drama teacher sentenced for sexual messages to child

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Hirwaun man Matthew Bool, 36, receives suspended sentence and is placed on sexual offenders’ register after sending inappropriate messages.

Colwyn Bay man avoids jail over child abuse images

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Caernarfon Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Jenson Critchley searched for child abuse material online and hid his phone from police before receiving a suspended sentence at Caernarfon Crown Court.

Mother sent indecent photo of daughter to paedophile

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Woman in her 30s sentenced after sending Category C image of primary school-aged child to convicted sex offender she was ‘in relationship’ with.

Newport dad jailed for dealing cocaine and ketamine

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Ellis Briggs, 21, sentenced to two years and eight months for third drug trafficking conviction.

Free drinks for designated drivers during Six Nations

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Cardiff, Crime & Court, South Wales, South Wales Police, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales News Leave a Comment

South Wales Police relaunches DES scheme offering free soft drinks to designated drivers at 30+ venues across the force area during rugby tournament.

Newport stalker jailed for hounding woman with unwanted contact

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Nicholas Davis, 45, sent relentless texts, letters and calls to his victim before appearing at locations where she was present.

Burglar jailed after girl hid under bed clutching teddy

Jordan Jones 30 January 2026Caernarfon Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Stephen Jones threatened a Wrexham father while his terrified daughter hid upstairs during a December crime spree.

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