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.
Burglar jailed after off-duty officer chase in Newport
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.
Llanrwst man jailed after drugs seized in police raid
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.
Shoplifter jailed after biting worker in Newport store
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.
Builder, 74, jailed for dealing heroin from Gwynedd home
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 shoplifters jailed after same-day arrests in Merthyr
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.
Illegal e-bike reaching 68mph seized in Morriston
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.
Drug dealer ordered to pay back nearly £42,000
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.
Man jailed after armed police standoff at ex’s home
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.
Retired vicar jailed after child images found on laptop
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.
Newport man given community order over sexual images sting
A 50-year-old Newport man has been given a community order after sending sexual images and video to someone he believed was a schoolgirl. Neil Faulkner must also register as a sex offender for five years.
Repeat sex offender jailed after Caldicot exposure
Julian Harris, 59, of Caldicot, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being convicted of indecent exposure. Newport Magistrates’ Court heard he is a “danger to young people” with previous convictions for similar offences.