In 2013, the Offender Database reported that Dale Wiegold, then 39, of Heol Aneurin, Caerphilly, Gwent, was sentenced to six years in prison. On Friday, 14 June 2013, Wiegold, a builder, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court for sentencing after a jury found him guilty of multiple sexual offences against two young girls.
The investigation established that Wiegold targeted two children, one of whom was only 12 at the time of the abuse. The prosecution reported that his “vicious” actions included performing sex acts against the children’s will and attempting to force them to reciprocate. Despite the overwhelming evidence, Wiegold “vilely” denied any wrongdoing, forcing his victims to relive their trauma by giving evidence and facing cross-examination in court. During the trial, one girl courageously addressed him directly, pleading: “Please tell the truth – I know you’ve done all these things.”
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
Judge Stephen Hopkins QC branded Wiegold as “evil and wicked,” noting that the defendant was either unwilling or unable to accept responsibility for his “reprehensible” conduct. The court reported that Wiegold had a history of 16 prior offences, including two instances of physical domestic violence against his ex-wife. He “vilely” attempted to claim his convictions were the result of a conspiracy led by his former partner, a claim the judge dismissed as a “despicable” attempt to minimise his offending.
The judge emphasised that Wiegold distorted the truth to suit his narrative, just as he had with his history of domestic violence. The prosecution emphasised that the “vicious” nature of the sexual contact with children warranted a substantial custodial sentence. For his crimes in Caerphilly and South Wales, the court determined that Wiegold required indefinite monitoring to ensure he could never again “vilely” target children or vulnerable adults.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Wales, Dale Wiegold was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Six years in immediate custody.
- Working Ban: Banned from working with children or vulnerable adults for life.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- Convictions: Found guilty of six sexual offences against two underage victims.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Wiegold is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Gwent Police and the prison estate. Due to the “vicious” nature of his crimes and his “vile” refusal to take responsibility, his management is under the highest level of scrutiny by the Public Protection Unit.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Wiegold must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence in Heol Aneurin, Caerphilly. Authorities state that his “vile” history of domestic and sexual violence justifies the “serious” nature of his lifelong restrictions. Any breach of his registration conditions, his working ban, or his licence terms upon release will result in his immediate arrest and return to Cardiff Crown Court.
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