Policing’s national operation to tackle drink and drug driving has seen consistently high results for the second year running, with more than 6,600 motorists arrested for offences. Many police forces undertake a proactive operation around Christmas each year to increase breath testing and targeted vehicle stops for drivers suspected of being under the influence. Christmas…
Andrew Glyn Passmore, 41, from Hirwaun, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of attempt rape of a girl under 16, assault by penetration and sexual assault. In addition to the jail term, he will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life; will be…
Did you know South Wales Police have a dedicated proactive roads-based crime team called the Territorial Crime Team (TCT) The team is made up of experienced officers who are trained in a wide range of skills including: Advanced driving TPAC Pursuit Stinger tyre deflation Method of entry Specialist search Drones The TCT is tasked with…
Significant concerns for the well-being of missing man Ricky Harris. Detective Inspector Owain Morrison said: “It has been two months now since Ricky was originally reported as missing. Ricky, aged 31, was last seen on CCTV at around 2.20pm on Saturday afternoon, 18th November, in Maes-Y-Deri, Aberdare. “Following our previous appeals and continued investigative enquiries…
He was jailed for two counts of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and carrying an offensive weapon against 52-year-old Kevin Boggis from Godreaman, Aberdare. Officers were called to Cobden Street, Aberdare around 4.10pm on Monday 17th April following reports of a stabbing. They found Kevin on the floor with three puncture wounds to his body, one…
Between 1st December 2023 and 1st January 2024, South Wales Police officers conducted 3145 breath tests and 203 drug tests as part of national campaign Op Limit. 157 drivers were found to be over the drink drive limit, and 87 of those who were tested for drugs gave a positive result. Roads Policing Inspector Michael…
A McDonald’s bought by a thief using the victim’s card led to his arrest. Jason Jones, 38 has been jailed for four years after a burglary in the early hours of 3 June 2023, when he entered the victim’s home in Church Village while the victim was sleeping. Whilst inside, Jones stole an array of…
South Wales Police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision on the B4275, Abercynon Road, Mountain Ash that occurred at approximately 7:40am on 19 December 2023. A 18-year-old man from Mountain Ash died as a result of the collision and has since been named as Jansen Jones. His family have paid the following tribute: https://www.south-wales.police.uk/…/fatal-rtc-mountain…/…
The men were brought before the Court following a long and complex investigation by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit for Southern Wales which spread across the South Wales and Dyfed-Powys police areas. During the investigation cash, drugs and suspected drug dealing paraphernalia was seized, including:Approximately £100,000 cash.Around 1000 cannabis plants.18kg of cannabis.7kg of cocaine.Cash…
The family of Jordan Tristan Williams who died following a road traffic collision at 3.00pm on Friday 22nd December on Aberdare Road, Mountain Ash has paid the following tribute to him. Mum Sian, her partner Steve and their three daughters, Jasmine-Leigh, Lucy-Jo, and Chardonnay pay tribute saying: “We are so grateful to have spent these 26…
