Several individuals faced driving bans and fines for various offenses in local courts, highlighting ongoing issues with road safety.
Ebbw Vale’s Tracey Evans, 52, also received a 12-month ban for not providing a specimen on New Year’s Day. She’ll pay £253 in fines and costs.
In Newport, Rasheed Olagunju, 48, was disqualified for a year after admitting to drink driving with a breath alcohol level over the limit. He’s also on the hook for £253.
Cwmbran’s Melanie Morello, 51, got a community order for a year after being found guilty of assault and carrying a baseball bat in public. She has to complete a 15-day rehab program and pay fines.
Jordan Parsons, 36, from Monmouthshire, was also handed a community order for stalking and harassment, along with a 20-day rehab requirement.
Mohammed Rafique, 29, from Cwmbran, faced a 12-month driving ban for drug driving with cannabis in his blood last July, along with a £388 fine.
Daley Morris, 33, from Ebbw Vale, was banned for 14 months after drug driving with cocaine in his system. He has to pay a hefty £785.
William Humphreys, 71, from Newport, was disqualified for a year after admitting to drink driving, with a fine of £253.
Matthew Meyrick, 43, from Caerphilly, got a conditional discharge for being drunk and disorderly, along with £85 in costs.
Lastly, Sharon Cunningham, 51, from Cwmbran, was banned for 17 months for failing to provide a specimen on New Year’s Day, with fines totaling £365.
