The Leader team covers cases of all kinds at our area's Crown and Magistrates Courts.
Here is a roundup of some of the hearings we have covered this week.
Nine street dealers put behind bars after selling drugs to undercover officer
These defendants were caught as a result of a test purchasing police operation.
The court heard how an undercover officer made contact with a county lines operation numerous times and met with the defendants to buy drugs.
You can read more about this case here.
Jail for man who embarked on dangerous driving spree in Connah's Quay
This man's driving was labelled "shocking" by a judge after he pulled out recklessly in front of a vehicle at a junction and straddling two lanes.
Dashcam footage also caught him slamming into parked cars before driving the wrong way around a one-way system.
More information about this case can be found here.
Man 'kicked and stamped on' unconscious prisoner's head, court told
These three defendants were handed extra jail time after a cowardly and unprovoked attack on a fellow HMP Berwyn inmate.
A court heard how the victim was taken to hospital after the assault left him motionless and bleeding on the floor.
You can read more about this case here.
Jail for man who punched woman in face and tried to "cover his tracks"
This defendant had been staying with a woman he'd been speaking to online for several years.
When she asked him to leave, he became aggressive and attacked her.
More information about this case can be found here.
Wrexham shoplifter jailed after racist abuse towards police officer
A court heard this man stole from several shops to fund his drug habit.
When he was arrested, he became abusive with police officers and spat in their faces.
To read more about this case, click here.
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