Steve Craddock

Chief Reporter at The Leader

Chief reporter at The Leader newspaper covering court, crime & news

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Woman who took part in drug gang's criminal acts allowed to stay out of jail

23 hours ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Mold Crown Court (Image: Staff) A WOMAN who breached her suspended sentence has been warned she can expect to go to jail if she does it again. The Leader reported previously on the sentencing of numerous defendants from areas including Flintshire, Denbighshire and Merseyside, connected to Operation Blue Triumph. Many were jailed in February for their various parts in a criminal enterprise which saw class A and B drugs brought into north Wales.
Drink-driver got behind wheel to "help collect friend's spoons," court told

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Grosvenor Road (Google) and, inset, Johnson Kuriakose, left, outside court (Staff) (Image: Google/Staff) A WREXHAM man got behind the wheel whilst over the alcohol limit to 'help collect spoons' for his friend, a court heard. Johnson Kuriakose, of King Street, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Man was left "knocked out" in street after holding onto dangerous driver's car

1 day ago | bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Dylan Davies after leaving court (Staff) (Image: Staff) A MAN will likely 'lose his job' in St Martins after an incident of dangerous driving saw his licence taken away. Dylan Davies, of Chestnut Avenue in Summerhill, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (May 13). The 20-year-old admitted that on August 22 last year, he drove a Volkswagen motor vehicle dangerously in Abbot Street, Wrexham.
Women fined after stealing "significant amount of goods" in run up to Christmas

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Carla Evans, left, and Thea Williams after leaving court (Staff) (Image: Staff) TWO Wrexham women have been fined after taking a city centre shop's goods for the "alternative Christmas market." Thea Williams, aged 36 and of Glan Gors, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday alongside 35-year-old co-defendant Carla Evans, of Coed Aben. Both defendants admitted one offence of shoplifting, which took place at One Below in Regent Street, Wrexham, on December 16 last year.
Man 'side-swiped' by car as assault spilled into middle of road, court told

1 day ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Wrexham Magistrates Court (Image: Staff) A MAN and his victim were "extremely lucky" not to have been more seriously injured after an altercation saw them tumble into the middle of the road and into the path of a car, a court heard. Thomas Dodd, of Bottom Road in Summerhill, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 26-year-old had previously been convicted of assault by beating.
Man was left "knocked out" in street after holding onto dangerous driver's car

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Dylan Davies after leaving court (Staff) (Image: Staff) A MAN will likely 'lose his job' after an incident of dangerous driving saw his licence taken away. Dylan Davies, of Chestnut Avenue in Summerhill, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The 20-year-old admitted that on August 22 last year, he drove a Volkswagen motor vehicle dangerously in Abbot Street, Wrexham.
Wrexham man breached restraining order by posting on TikTok, court told

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Wrexham Magistrates Court (Image: Staff) A WREXHAM man has been spared jail after breaching a restraining order via TikTok. Richard Birch, of Colliery Road in Wrexham, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday for sentence. The 46-year-old had previously been convicted of harassment by breach of a restraining order at a previous hearing.
Pensioner drove off after he 'side-swiped' parked car because he 'panicked'

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Ruabon Road, Wrexham (Google) (Image: Google) A PENSIONER has been fined after he 'side-swiped' another vehicle with his car and drove away from the scene. Simon Morris, of School Road in Rhos, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon. The 72-year-old admitted that on November 8 last year, he drove a vehicle without due care and attention, as well as failing to stop after a road accident on that date.
Careless driver collided with woman's car while undertaking her, court told

2 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

In the Dock (Image: Archive) A CARELESS driver who collided with another motorist whilst trying to undertake her has been fined. Carl Lloyd, of Upper Bryn Road in Connah's Quay, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon. The 36-year-old admitted one offence of driving without due care and attention, which took place on the A483 at Gresford Interchange on September 15 last year.
Father and son banned from Wales for a year after city centre punch-up at pub

3 days ago | leaderlive.co.uk | Steve Craddock

Karl Hall, aged 46 and of Princess Street in Burntwood (Staffordshire), appeared in the dock at Mold Crown Court on Monday alongside his 22-year-old son Bradley Birtles, of Parkhill Road in Burntwood (Staffordshire). Both men had pleaded guilty to affray, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.