Crime News Wales

The police and prison officers who broke the law and what happened to them

September 7, 2024

The Uniformed Power Abuse: When Authorities Break the Law

Police officers and prison guards are entrusted with upholding the law and protecting society. However, a small number of them misuse their power and engage in criminal activities. From manipulating individuals online to smuggling contraband, these individuals have landed themselves in court.

Police Officers:

  • Sergeant Ben Cooke: Stole a key to burgle a woman’s house and faked a search warrant to steal money, sentenced to 6 years and 4 months.
  • PC Lewis Edwards: Manipulated children to send explicit images, received a life sentence.
  • Constable Abubakar Masum: Falsely reported a crime, sentenced to 3 years and 6 months imprisonment.
  • PC Nathan Collings: Controlled and abused partners, sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.
  • PC Richard Helling: Sent inappropriate messages to abuse victims, received a 15-month jail term.
  • Inspector Dean Gittoes: Assaulted a teenager, received a 12-month community order and 200 hours of unpaid work.
  • PC Paul Chadwick: Cheated on his wife with a witness, sentenced to 18 months in jail.

Prison Officers:

  • Jodie Beer: Caught smuggling drugs and phones into prison, sentenced to 6 years.
  • Elyse Hibbs: Engaged in a relationship with an inmate, sentenced to 6 months.
  • Emily Watson: Had a sexual relationship with an inmate, jailed for 12 months.
  • Ayshea Gunn: Smuggled items and engaged in a relationship with an armed robber, received a 12-month sentence.
  • Jennifer Gavan: Engaged in an affair with a prisoner, sentenced to 8 months.
  • Gemma Brean: Had an inappropriate relationship with an inmate, given a four-month curfew.
  • Savannah Dean: Developed a sexual relationship with an inmate, received a six-month prison sentence.
  • Abigail Matthews: Had a relationship with a prisoner, sentenced to an eight-month jail term.

These cases serve as a reminder that those in authority must uphold the law, and when they fail to do so, they face legal consequences. It is essential for the public to have faith in law enforcement and the justice system.