December saw justice served as criminals across Wales faced their sentences. From shocking assaults to intricate plots, these stories will leave you astounded. Here’s a look at some of the cases:
Michelle Mills and a former soldier were sentenced to 19 years each for plotting to kill Mills’ husband to pave the way for their affair. Imagine the drama of disarming two masked intruders!
A former boxer, Thomas Griffiths, was jailed for 11 years after a drunken punch left his friend dead. An ex-football club chairman, Nicholas O’Connor, is now behind bars for exposing himself and assaulting women.
Meanwhile, a council worker unleashed vile racist abuse in a shop, and an NHS worker, Ieuan Crump, was jailed for assaulting patients.
A duo, Bethan John and Jessie Thompson, attempted a masked, knife-wielding raid on a shop, only to flee empty-handed. And let’s not forget the TikTok prankster, Garin Davies, who smashed up a shop just to get back to prison.
In intense altercations, Kane Evans stabbed a stranger outside a club, and Gavin Davies viciously attacked a man in a corner shop. Both men are serving extended sentences.
A shocking spree of domestic abuse and unimaginable assaults took place, with Kenneth Crane and Huw Young now serving significant sentences, showing no tolerance for domestic violence.
Turning to financial crimes, account manager Sharon Wathan embezzled over £240,000 from her struggling firm, causing turmoil amidst pandemic-induced layoffs.
Finally, a drug bust involved so many with drug-dealing couple Lisa Regan and Sion Harrison getting caught after leading police to a queue of known users at a cash machine.
These cases highlight the diverse nature of crime in our communities. Amidst the horror, justice prevails. Stay informed, stay safe, and take a stand against crime in your area.