Sian Jones and Gavin Vokins were jailed for a total of 5 years and 2 months following a drugs warrant. The execution of the drug warrant on Sunday May 4 at a property on Cae Coed in Cwbach, Aberdare, highlights our ongoing efforts to combat drug-related activities in the community. The warrant, prompted by concerns…
We’re thrilled to partner with the JB17 Performance Training ‘Football Coaching in the Community’ initiative! Together, we’re empowering young people through sports. Youth Engagement Officer PC Nick Rayner is supporting Jon Brown and his team by promoting teamwork, discipline, and respect. Recently, he talked to the kids about the impact of anti-social behaviour and our…
Aaron Lloyd, 28, of Oak Street, Clydach, Tonypandy was sentenced on Monday, October 27, to two years and five months in prison for multiple offences, including dangerous driving, driving without a valid license, and using a vehicle without third-party insurance. On June 4, 2025, police were alerted when a stolen vehicle activated Automatic Number Plate…
South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a 13-year-old boy on Hill Street, Pen-Y-Graig, Tonypandy, at approximately 3:30pm last Thursday, October 23. The teenager was riding a scooter when he and a 14-year-old friend exited a back lane onto Hill Street. As they did, the driver of a vehicle approached, and…
Luke Jones, 28, of Fairfield Close, Cwmbach, Aberdare, has been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, including crack cocaine and heroin, as well as possession of Class B drugs, namely cannabis. The sentencing took place on October 23 at Merthyr Crown Court. The…
As part of Op Bang, our Licensing Officers have been actively engaging with local shops . Today, PC Moseley visited the Cynon Valley, sharing valuable advice with retailers on curbing anti-social behaviour. At Cwmdare Store, Mr. Joy is proudly supporting our efforts by limiting the sale of eggs and flour to children. If shopkeepers decline…
Zoe Peters, 36, of Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd has been charged with attempt murder and conspiracy to wound another. She will appear at Cardiff Magistrates Court this morning, Tuesday October 28. Detective Inspector Rebecca Merchant said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Liam Woolford at this difficult time. “I would like to thank the…
Thursday, 30th October 2025 – 3:45 PM Flying Start Early Years Centre, Godreaman Street, Godreaman, Aberdare CF44 6DF South Wales Police and your local Aberaman councillors invite residents to attend the next PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meeting. Neighbourhood policing is at the heart of our approach to keeping South Wales safe. Your local team…
While on patrol in Gelli Rhondda recently PC Claire Radford and PCSO Viv Mumford spotted the rider of an off-road motorcycle leaving the mountain and then colliding with a car on Tudor Street. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, but the motorcycle rider, 27, has been reported for driving offences, and the bike was seized. Riding off-road…
South Wales Police’s pioneering use of facial recognition technology to help identify suspects and keep our streets safer has been recognised with a national policing award. The operator-initiated facial recognition (OIFR) system, used by South Wales Police and Gwent Police, helps police officers to confirm the identity of an unknown person whom they suspect is missing,…
