BEHIND BARS
in Telford, admitted possessing cocaine, MDMA and cannabis with intent to supply. Tamba Momodu, 19, from Summercroft in Telford, admitted the same counts as his co-defendant.
The two drug dealers were caught in a car in Cardiff city centre with cocaine, MDMA and cannabis worth around £2,000. Henry was seen driving a blue Renault Megane when drug users approached the car, while Momodu was caught with 16 bags of white powder up his trouser leg.
David Pugh, prosecuting, said their phones were seized by the police and found to contain messages like: “Can you sort me out bro?” Other messages included: “Got bud there?” And: “Can you deliver now?”
Henry told probation he became involved in dealing drugs to pay off his own debts, then carried on once the debts were cleared. Kevin Jones, for Momodu, said he also started dealing to repay debts, then saw an opportunity to sell to friends to fund his own habit.
Judge Nicola Jones sent them both to a young offender institution for 33 months and ordered them to pay a £181 victim surcharge. An order was made for the drugs to be destroyed.
CURTIS WALKER AND KANE WALKER
Curtis Walker, 19, from
Caernarvon Way in Trowbridge, Cardiff, admitted violent disorder and was found guilty of attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Kane Walker, 20, from Monthermer Road in Roath, Cardiff, admitted violent disorder.
A boy was attacked by a gang of youths and stabbed in broad daylight on a Cardiff street as parents collected their children from school. The teenager was punched through a car door, before being pulled out of the vehicle, dragged along the floor, kicked repeatedly and stabbed. Brothers Curtis Walker and Kane Walker were sentenced for their roles in the attack.
A pre-sentence report noted Curtis Walker’s father was violent and “extremely familiar with the criminal justice system”. Marian Lewis, for Kane Walker, told the court he had a difficult upbringing, which lacked proper guidance, and he was influenced by his brother.
Curtis Walker was sent to a young offender institution for five years and Kane Walker for two years and four months.
In her sentencing remarks, Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke noted the assault happened in broad daylight on a public street, where parents were collecting their children from school. She said: “It is obvious that these offences are so serious that only immediate custody is appropriate.”
MICHAEL IANNUCCI
Michael Iannucci, 20, from Phyllis Street, Barry, admitted possessing MDMA with intent to supply and two counts of offering to supply MDMA, as well as criminal damage, possessing a disguised firearm and possessing cocaine.
His home was searched and officers found drugs worth between £7,000 and £14,000 hidden in shoe boxes under his bed. The court heard he sent out messages like: “Donkey Kong £5. Three for a tenner. Best deals around.”
He initially said he carried a stun gun “for protection” in Barry, as he felt threatened. The defendant accepted he had been taking cocaine with friends and stated someone must have slipped some into his pocket, as he did not know it was there.
Iannucci was sent to a young offender institution for five years and four months. He must serve half of that in custody before he can be released on licence. The judge made an order for the drugs and paraphernalia to be destroyed.
Detective Inspector Sarah Trigg said Iannucci was deliberately targeting children and young people in the Barry area. She added: “Our message is clear: the supply of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and every effort will be taken to bring to justice those responsible for blighting our communities with drugs such as these.”
JAMES JONES AND HARVEY HUCHET
James Jones, 19, from Bedwas Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, admitted murdering Anthony Winter. Harvey Huchet, 17, from Chapel Wood in Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, was found guilty of manslaughter. John Phillips, 28, from Baird Close in Bettws, Newport, was also found guilty of manslaughter.
Young dad Anthony Winter’s short life ended in “horrific and cruel” fashion at the hands of three drug dealers. The 32-yearold was knifed through an artery and left to die in a pool of blood in woodland near Cardiff.
David Elias QC, for Jones, said his client was “immature”. He pointed out Jones’ age was a statutory mitigating factor. Huchet said he told Phillips to stop hitting the victim. He claimed he did not call the police because he was scared of what might happen to him.
James Jones was sentenced to custody for life with a minimum term of 20 years. Huchet was given 12 years’ detention. Phillips was jailed for 22 years.
Mrs Justice Jefford said: “How Anthony Winter’s life ended was horrific and cruel.”