The Leader team covers a wide range of cases at our area's Crown and Magistrates Courts every week.


Here's a roundup of some of the week's hearings, in case you missed them.


Wrexham man in court over imitation firearm offence

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This 20-year-old was seen on the back of a moped, brandishing an imitation gun.
District Judge Gwyn Jones said it didn't matter whether he was showing off of being a "wannabe gangster" - he actions on the day would have terrified people.
You can read more about his crime here.

 

Wrexham woman in court over drunken town centre assault

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This mum-of-three kicked a police officer after a drunken night out saw her running shoeless through a town centre.
She was also found to have drugs in her pocket, the court heard.
To find out more about this case, click here.

 

Wrexham man spared jail after sexual chat with 'child'

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This man thought he was talking to a 13-year-old girl when he made sexual conversation via social media.
But he was actually talking to a member of a vigilante group and was subsequently reported to the police.
You can read more about that case here.

 

Jail term for man who damaged North Wales holiday cottage

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This man found himself tasered and arrested in Connah's Quay after he damaged a holiday cottage.
He was told by a Judge that his actions displayed "coercive and controlling traits".
You can find out more about this story here.

 

Latest motoring offenders dealt with by Mold and Wrexham Magistrates Courts

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A number of motoring offenders have been dealt with by the courts in recent days.
Here are some of those whose cases have been brought before the courts.

 

Wrexham artist fined for breaching suspended sentence

This man ended up receiving a financial penalty for missing an appointment with his probation worker.
You can find out how much he had to pay here.

 

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