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Tag: Crime

Rhymney drug duo sentenced for cannabis and cocaine dealing

Wednesday, October 11, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Jack Theobald, 23, of Hill Street, Rhymney, and Aimee O’Connor, 29, of Church Street, Rhymney, were stopped and searched on February 9 2022.

Two men punched and forced to withdraw money at cashpoint

Wednesday, October 11, 2023Thursday, October 12, 2023

The incident, which is being investigated by police, happened at Morrisons in the early hours of Saturday September 16.

Car set on fire in a deliberate act, say police

Friday, September 8, 2023Friday, September 8, 2023

The car fire was reported in the early hours of this morning, September 8, according to information provided by Gwent Police.

Wanted criminal arrested following police appeal to find him

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

A criminal who was wanted back behind bars following his release from prison has now been arrested, Gwent Police has confirmed.

Burglar who threatened hotel staff with axe during spree jailed

Wednesday, August 16, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Burglar Shaun Davies, 34, of Pen y Werlod Road, Markham, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail.

Rhymney Church Street crash: Gwent Police appeal for information

Tuesday, December 6, 2022Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses to a two vehicle crash at 5.10pm on December 1 on Church Street, Rhymney.

Police launch new victim care unit

Wednesday, July 14, 2021Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The new unit, which is in Blackwood, will be made up of 19 specially-trained victim care officers, who will act as the main point of contact for victims of crime.

Vacuum cleaner stolen from supermarket

Thursday, January 7, 2021Thursday, January 7, 2021

The theft happened at the B&M Bargains store off Bedwas Road, Caerphilly town, on December 30.

Drug dealing, fly-tipping, and break-ins – why residents want their street lights back on

Wednesday, September 16, 2020Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Caerphilly County Borough Council has ignored concerns over crime and public safety, according to residents affected by the authority’s street light switch-off.

Three men from Caerphilly arrested in drugs bust as part of UK-wide operation

Friday, July 3, 2020Friday, July 3, 2020

Around 60kg of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin, worth an estimated £6.5m, as well as £2.5m in cash, was seized during the raids.

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