Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/283/4
Document: 1
Mar 5, 1827
Crime

Caernarfon, Llaniestyn

Theft of a sheep belonging to the prosecutor. Examination indicates that the prisoner had been authorised by Robert Evans to take one of his wethers. However, the prisoner mistakenly took an ewe belonging to the prosecutor. The ewe was slaughtered before the mistake was discovered. Prisoner offered to pay for the ewe when he could and took the wool he had in his possession to the prosecutor. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Sheep-stealing

Accused
Richard Wil Williams, Labourer
Caernarfon, Llaniestyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Jones
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
B(in 4/284/1), J, E