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Prisoner dies at HMP Parc while serving child sex sentence

Jordan Jones 18 December 2025Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Gareth Davies, 59, from Swansea died in custody just months into his 18-month sentence for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.

Llandudno Junction man jailed for drug supply offences

Jordan Jones 18 December 2025Caernarfon Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

John Michael Smith sentenced to three-and-a-half years for supplying cocaine and cannabis over a 10-month period.

Cardiff man jailed for £124k cryptocurrency fraud scheme

Jordan Jones 18 December 2025Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Haroon Zaman sentenced to over three years for hacking social media accounts and running fake cryptocurrency investments that defrauded 17 victims.

Man jailed for killing friend in Ynyshir after night drinking

Jordan Jones 18 December 2025Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Thomas Griffiths sentenced to 11 years for manslaughter of Christian Dean in Porth following cocaine and alcohol binge.

Caerphilly healthcare worker jailed for Cwmbran assaults

Jordan Jones 18 December 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Leave a Comment

Ieuan Crump, 27, sentenced to nine years after being found guilty of sexual assault and assault by penetration at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Powys man jailed for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Jordan Jones 18 December 2025Crime & Court, Mold Crown Court Leave a Comment

Mark De La Mare, 63, from Meifod near Welshpool, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after being convicted of sexual assault following a trial at Mold Crown Court.

Flint duo jailed for drugs smuggle in Mars bar wrapper

Jordan Jones 17 December 2025Crime & Court, Mold Crown Court Leave a Comment

Two men from Flint have been sentenced to 21 months in prison after attempting to smuggle nearly £20,000 worth of drugs into HMP Berwyn hidden in a Mars bar wrapper.

Abergavenny man sentenced for child abuse images

Jordan Jones 17 December 2025Crime & Court, Newport Magistrates Court Leave a Comment

Mark Westbrook, 59, received an eight-month suspended sentence at Newport Magistrates’ Court after admitting possession of category A, B and C indecent images.

North Wales chief constable to retire for one day for pension

Jordan Jones 17 December 2025Crime & Court, North Wales Police Leave a Comment

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman granted permission to use ‘retire and rehire’ scheme to protect pension entitlements whilst continuing in role.

Mountain Ash couple banned from keeping animals for life

Jordan Jones 17 December 2025Crime & Court, Merthyr Magistrates Court Leave a Comment

Christopher and Julie Pillage received lifetime animal bans after admitting welfare offences at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court.

Drug dealer caught with cocaine and customer debt messages

Jordan Jones 17 December 2025Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court Leave a Comment

Liam Key, 23, from Gilfach Goch, found with cocaine, £4,500 cash and phone showing customers owed him hundreds of pounds.

Stalker jailed for threatening woman in Gwynedd

Jordan Jones 17 December 2025Crime & Court, Mold Crown Court Leave a Comment

Dale Selby, 37, sent threatening voice messages claiming money was sent to wrong bank account before threatening to assault victim and her husband.

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