Two Newport men have been sentenced to prison after police discovered cocaine and thousands of pounds in cash during a vehicle stop last Halloween. Jonathan Tovey (21) and Corey Gibbons (22) were arrested after officers stopped their Vauxhall Corsa, which was emanating a strong cannabis odour. During the arrest, Gibbons boasted about his drug-dealing profits, telling police he had funded …
A 27-year-old Cwmbran man with an extensive criminal record has been sentenced to six months in prison after being caught carrying a concealed six-inch knife at a local shopping centre.
A man with a history of domestic abuse has been jailed after breaking into his ex-partner’s home and assaulting her, despite an existing restraining order. The attack occurred in front of children and ended with the theft of the victim’s door key.
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after assaulting multiple healthcare workers and falsely claiming to have hepatitis during an incident at a North Wales hospital.
A 42-year-old Newport man has been sentenced to 40 weeks in prison after burgling The Riverfront theatre and committing multiple thefts across the city.
Two women have been sentenced to prison terms after a violent robbery in Neath town centre, where they attacked and robbed a 49-year-old woman of her handbag and mobile phone.
Two 20-year-old men from Bridgend have been sentenced to prison terms following a violent robbery in Swansea’s Waun Wen area, where they assaulted and robbed a man of his wallet and phone.
A Newport resident has pleaded guilty to possessing a pit bull terrier type dog, which is classified as a restricted breed under current legislation. Victoria Peters, 52, of Ebenezer Drive, Rogerstone, appeared before Newport Magistrates’ Court regarding her dog, Honey, in a case dating back to September 24, 2023. The court issued a contingent destruction order for the animal and …
Marcus Hadley, 35, sentenced to prison for violent campaign of abuse against ex-partner, including death threats and physical assault. Court hears disturbing details of systematic abuse and controlling behaviour.
A Cardiff man has been imprisoned for 10 months after breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order and absconding from his registered address. The 31-year-old had previously received multiple chances to comply with court-ordered restrictions.
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after leading police on a dangerous pursuit through the streets of Rumney whilst over twice the legal alcohol limit. Officers spotted Shaun Venables drink driving along Aberdarren Road, where he overtook an unmarked police vehicle before speeding away. The chase ended when Venables crashed his car on Trebanog Crescent and fled on …
A 27-year-old student who violently assaulted his ex-partner and was caught with over £3,000 worth of drugs has been sentenced to 25 months in prison at Cardiff Crown Court.