THE Leader team covers a wide range of cases at our area's Crown and Magistrates courts each week.
Here's a roundup of some of this week's court stories in case you missed them.

 

Wrexham man jailed for causing suffering to animals

The Leader: Derek Lee AdamsonDerek Lee Adamson
This 40-year-old has been barred from keeping any animals for the next 20 years following the death of two calves.
You can find out more about the offences he was found guilty of here.

 

Man jailed after damaging Holywell flat and elderly woman's home

The Leader: Connor Tabner (Image: North Wales Police)Connor Tabner (Image: North Wales Police)
A 20-year-old "madman" terrified an elderly resident when he smashed his way into her home screaming.
He went on to cause all kinds of damage at his then-girlfriend's flat just a few weeks later.
You can find out more about this case here.

 

Jailed: Man admits menacing email to Rob Roberts MP

The Leader: Ralph Jordan. Image: North Wales PoliceRalph Jordan. Image: North Wales Police

This man sent a menacing email to his MP on the day that Sir David Amess was killed.

You can read more about the sentence he received here.

 

Woman spared jail after stealing from Wrexham Sainsbury's

The Leader: Sainsbury's in Wrexham (Image: Google) and a toothbrush (Image: Pixabay)Sainsbury's in Wrexham (Image: Google) and a toothbrush (Image: Pixabay)
This defendant was caught in Crewe after she'd taken stock worth over £800 from a supermarket.
You can find out more about what she stole here.

 

Man jailed for assaulting police officers

The Leader: Brandon Sharples and (inset) the spit he directed towards police officers in Mold. PICS: North Wales Police.Brandon Sharples and (inset) the spit he directed towards police officers in Mold. PICS: North Wales Police.

This 24-year-old spat at police officers and kicked a female officer in the face.

You can find out more about this story here.

 

12 month ban for Flint drug driver

The Leader: B5441 at Garden City (Image: Google)B5441 at Garden City (Image: Google)

This young electrician admitted to officers at the scene that they would find cannabis in his bag.

Find out more about this case by clicking here.

 

HMP Berwyn inmate caught with phones and sim cards

The Leader: HMP BerwynHMP Berwyn (Image: Staff)

Judge Niclas Parry revealed the shocking price of illicit mobile phones in prison when sentencing this man who was caught not once - but twice with such devices behind bars.

Find out more by clicking here.

 

 

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