Merthyr Crown Court

Jessica Jones has broken the silence 20 years later after being sexually abused by two different men - including her babysitter.

Rape Crisis England and Wales

Survivor fled home after childhood abuser returned and taunted her from his window

Yaqoob Zafar appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, October 12, in relation to a collision between his Citroen Relay Van and another vehicle on the A40 near Sennybridge on February 20 this year.

Yaqoob Zafar appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, October 12, in relation to a collision between his Citroen Relay Van and another vehicle on the A40 near Sennybridge on February 20 this year.

Man denies careless driving after A40 'overweight van' crash left biker badly injured

Charlotte Beynon, who died after suffering serious injuries in a crash near Rhayader.

Charlotte Beynon, who died after suffering serious injuries in a crash near Rhayader.

'A life taken far too soon': Police warning after driver jailed over fatal crash

Charlotte Beynon

Charlotte Beynon

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys driver jailed over crash that killed 'love of his life'

Joey Morgan, 53, did appear at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday, October 2, but his sentencing was yet again postponed.

Joey Morgan, 53, did appear at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday, October 2, but his sentencing was yet again postponed.

Child sexual offence

Llandrindod man given final chance before sentencing for indecent image offences

Anthony Millard-Jones, formerly of Llandrindod Wells but now living in Ystradgynlais, admitted three charges relating to making indecent images of children, as well as breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Anthony Millard-Jones, formerly of Llandrindod Wells but now living in Ystradgynlais, admitted three charges relating to making indecent images of children, as well as breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Cardiff Crown Court

Powys sex offender admits making indecent images of children – again

George Thompson, of Llandrindod Wells, received a suspended prison sentence after he admitted a series of offences in the spa town on New Year's Day.

George Thompson, of Llandrindod Wells, received a suspended prison sentence after he admitted a series of offences in the spa town on New Year's Day.

Merthyr Crown Court

Wrong-way driver wielded axe at Powys beauty spot on New Year's Day as public fled

Controlling man monitored woman by putting tracker on car, court told

Recorder David Harris told Kuegler, of Temple Street, Llandrindod, he found it concerning that, despite being found guilty, the defendant does not accept the jury’s verdict and continues to say that the victim fabricated the events of that night.

Recorder David Harris told Kuegler, of Temple Street, Llandrindod, he found it concerning that, despite being found guilty, the defendant does not accept the jury’s verdict and continues to say that the victim fabricated the events of that night.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Powys man given suspended sentence for sexual assault five years ago

Joey Morgan, 53, from Llandrindod Wells, was due to be sentenced for a total of 5 offences at Merthyr Crown Court on Friday, September 18, but refused to leave his cell.

Joey Morgan, 53, from Llandrindod Wells, was due to be sentenced for a total of 5 offences at Merthyr Crown Court on Friday, September 18, but refused to leave his cell.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Judge warns Powys child images offender crown court will not 'play his game'

Drug dealers 'very lucky' to avoid jail after cocaine supply operation uncovered

Thomas Spalding, of Brecon, was jailed for four years with a further four years on licence after he masturbated in front of an 11-year-old girl on Snapchat.

Thomas Spalding, of Brecon, was jailed for four years with a further four years on licence after he masturbated in front of an 11-year-old girl on Snapchat.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man who exposed himself to girl, 11, on video call hit with lengthy jail term

Ethan Mackintosh, who appeared via videolink at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court this week, faces four charges of rape.

Ethan Mackintosh, who appeared via videolink at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court this week, faces four charges of rape.

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court

Powys man faces rape allegations dating back to previous decade

Dylan Mowles, 23, entered a total of four guilty pleas in relation to supplying drugs.

Dylan Mowles, 23, entered a total of four guilty pleas in relation to supplying drugs.

Man pleads guilty to supplying cocaine, ketamine and cannabis in Powys town

Kuegler had been due to be sentenced on Thursday, August 28, but Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court was told he failed to attend the hearing, due to public transport issues.

Kuegler had been due to be sentenced on Thursday, August 28, but Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court was told he failed to attend the hearing, due to public transport issues.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man found guilty of 2021 sexual assault to be sentenced next month

Merthyr Crown Court

Man denies repeatedly breaching sexual harm prevention order

Joey Morgan, of Llandrindod Wells, was due to be sentenced for making indecent images of children at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday, but he refused to attend the hearing.

Joey Morgan, of Llandrindod Wells, was due to be sentenced for making indecent images of children at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday, but he refused to attend the hearing.

Cardiff Magistrates Court

Powys man refuses to attend court for sex offences sentencing

Powys residents sent to prison in July and August.

Powys residents sent to prison in July and August.

Behind Bars: 9 Powys criminals who have been jailed in July and August

“There was a conversation with a 13-year-old girl, believed to be in New York, where the defendant encouraged her to self-harm, then praised her for this,

“There was a conversation with a 13-year-old girl, believed to be in New York, where the defendant encouraged her to self-harm, then praised her for this,

Cardiff Crown Court

Powys teen who called himself a paedophile and encouraged self-harm jailed

Llandrindod man Mark Page will appear at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court later this month.

Llandrindod man Mark Page will appear at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court later this month.

Cardiff Crown Court

Llandrindod Wells man charged with 16 offences appears in court

Merthyr Crown Court heard that on one occasion Groucott put his victim in a chokehold and then gouged her eyes.

Merthyr Crown Court heard that on one occasion Groucott put his victim in a chokehold and then gouged her eyes.

Coercive control

Powys man waged 22-day campaign of verbal and physical abuse

Merthyr Crown Court

Sex offender handed suspended jail sentence for possessing AI-generated image

Hafren Theatre and NPTC Newtown campus

Hafren Theatre and NPTC Newtown campus

Merthyr Crown Court

Teen radicalised online wrote manuscript planning mass murder at Newtown College

Maes y Ffynnon, Brecon

Maes y Ffynnon, Brecon

Man sentenced after being caught with eight‑inch knife in public

Merthyr Crown Court

Man to stand trial accused of voyeurism in Powys town

Romendrasingh Ale, of Brecon, admitted making more than 12,000 indecent images of children over a nine-year period when he appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court

Romendrasingh Ale, of Brecon, admitted making more than 12,000 indecent images of children over a nine-year period when he appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys offender admits creating thousands of child abuse images

Garth Meadows, Knighton

Garth Meadows, Knighton

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man spared jail after threatening delivery driver with sword

Liam Dudley, of Llandrindod Wells, was told his trial for counts of ABH, will not take place until January 2027 due to a

Liam Dudley, of Llandrindod Wells, was told his trial for counts of ABH, will not take place until January 2027 due to a

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man charged with assaults faces year-long wait for crown court trial

Innocent families hit by arson in Powys car park

Innocent families hit by arson in Powys car park

Arsonist spared jail after targeting wrong car leaving families 'terrified'

Merthyr Crown Court.

Merthyr Crown Court.

Merthyr Crown Court

Vulnerable Powys man who engaged sexually with decoy avoids jail

The Groe in Builth Wells.

The Groe in Builth Wells.

Merthyr Crown Court

Trial for rugby player accused of punching opponent during match

Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man to be sentenced for string of offences, including strangulation

Asda Express, Crickhowell

Asda Express, Crickhowell

Masked burglar gets last chance to stay out of jail after Powys petrol station raid

Merthyr Crown Court.

Merthyr Crown Court.

Merthyr Crown Court

Sexual assault case against Powys man is dropped by CPS

Merthyr Crown Court. (Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Merthyr Crown Court. (Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Man with over 200 offences to be sentenced for quad bike theft

Gavin Davies-Jones, of Brecon, was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 18 months

Gavin Davies-Jones, of Brecon, was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 18 months

Merthyr Crown Court

Paedophile who had images of 'extreme' child abuse avoids immediate prison term

Jonathan Burchell, of Builth Wells, admitted assaulting Neil Rumsey when he appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday

Jonathan Burchell, of Builth Wells, admitted assaulting Neil Rumsey when he appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man to be sentenced after admitting assault charge

Liam Brain appeared via video link from hospital at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Liam Brain appeared via video link from hospital at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

Merthyr Crown Court

Man pleads guilty to arson after 'reckless' incident in Powys

Kody Cook was sentenced to 30 months in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash on the A470 at Brecon

Kody Cook was sentenced to 30 months in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash on the A470 at Brecon

Merthyr Crown Court

JAILED: Woman 'thought she would die' after Powys man caused serious crash

Joshua Higgins was sentenced for assault and criminal damage in Brecon last year.

Joshua Higgins was sentenced for assault and criminal damage in Brecon last year.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man assaulted woman and damaged doorframe

Liam Field was found guilty by magistrates of assaulting three people in Builth Wells on Boxing Day

Liam Field was found guilty by magistrates of assaulting three people in Builth Wells on Boxing Day

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man found guilty of assaulting three people on Boxing Day

Dylan Mowles, of Brecon, is accused of having a knife in his possession

Dylan Mowles, of Brecon, is accused of having a knife in his possession

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man is accused of having eight-inch knife in a public place

A person uses a laptop

A person uses a laptop

Merthyr Crown Court

Sex offender faces jail after admitting he deleted internet history

Kian Burton will be sentenced for arson at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on May 27.

Kian Burton will be sentenced for arson at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on May 27.

Merthyr Crown Court

Young arsonist admits torching two cars in Powys town

Keiron Dixon, 21, and Daniel Charnock, 23, were both told by the judge at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court that they were

Keiron Dixon, 21, and Daniel Charnock, 23, were both told by the judge at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court that they were

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys family left in terror after men they trusted broke into home to steal car

Alex Tolman is now the subject of two suspended prison sentences, having been handed a 12-month term for dangerous driving at Merthyr Crown Court. He received his first suspended sentence last June for assaulting two elderly people.

Alex Tolman is now the subject of two suspended prison sentences, having been handed a 12-month term for dangerous driving at Merthyr Crown Court. He received his first suspended sentence last June for assaulting two elderly people.

Merthyr Crown Court

Disaster averted as speeding driver smashed into car as children played nearby

Michelle Howe and Daniel Chatten will face trial at Merthyr Crown Court in September.

Michelle Howe and Daniel Chatten will face trial at Merthyr Crown Court in September.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man and woman to face trial after denying multiple drugs charges

Roberto Calloni and Jose Tokay, both from Brecon, deny assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Roberto Calloni and Jose Tokay, both from Brecon, deny assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys men who deny ABH assault to face crown court trial

After Marc Wilson assaulted doorwoman Alison Williams at Llandrindod Wells’ Log Cabin, he then attacked two police officers too.

After Marc Wilson assaulted doorwoman Alison Williams at Llandrindod Wells’ Log Cabin, he then attacked two police officers too.

Merthyr Crown Court

Jail for Powys man who assaulted female pub bouncer and police officers

Thomas Spalding denies engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. He will go to trial at Merthyr Crown Court in April.

Thomas Spalding denies engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. He will go to trial at Merthyr Crown Court in April.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys man denies engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child

Paramedic Eileen Ireland's trial is now due to take place in June.

Paramedic Eileen Ireland's trial is now due to take place in June.

Merthyr Crown Court

Trial delay for Powys paramedic who denies causing 'catastrophic' injuries to biker

Dominic Hughes has appealed his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman in Brecon last July. His appeal will be heard at Merthyr Crown Court in March.

Dominic Hughes has appealed his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman in Brecon last July. His appeal will be heard at Merthyr Crown Court in March.

Merthyr Crown Court

Man convicted of Powys sexual assault on woman to appeal verdict

Benjamin Chesterton denies assaulting a Dyfed Powys Police officer in December.

Benjamin Chesterton denies assaulting a Dyfed Powys Police officer in December.

Merthyr Crown Court

Crown court trial date for man who denies assault on police officer

Tristan Lougher was told to expect an “inevitable” custodial sentence for his role in the supply of heroin.

Tristan Lougher was told to expect an “inevitable” custodial sentence for his role in the supply of heroin.

Merthyr Crown Court

Powys heroin dealer told to expect 'inevitable' jail sentence