In 2025, the Offender Database recorded that Richard Gallear, 51, was handed a suspended prison sentence for possessing films of girls as young as six being raped. On appearing at Swansea Crown Court, the defendant—of Ger Y Llan, Velindre, Llandysul—admitted to three counts of making indecent images of children. It was reported that Gallear was caught after Cheshire Police flagged his online activity to Dyfed-Powys Police, leading to a raid on his home in October 2024.
The investigation established that Gallear used his Samsung mobile phone to view hundreds of child sex abuse and bestiality images. Dyfed-Powys Police reported that when taken to Cardigan police station, Gallear waived his right to a solicitor, admitting he was “bang to rights” and that he gained sexual gratification from the illegal material. The prosecution reported that of the 638 images found, 206 were Category A—the most severe kind—depicting the rape of small children.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Gallear used specialist software to hide or wipe the illegal material from his devices. Swansea Crown Court heard that the defendant had a long history of nearly 100 previous convictions for violence, dishonesty, and driving offences, though none were for sexual crimes. The investigation established that Gallear led an isolated existence with no family support, living only with his two dogs.
Judge Catherine Richards told Gallear that by viewing this material, he supported the trade in the abuse of children. For his actions in Carmarthenshire, Gallear was handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. The judge noted that while the case was extremely distressing, there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation in the community, leading to the requirement for him to complete a 25-day rehabilitation activity.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in Wales, the status of Richard Gallear is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 12 months (Suspended for 2 years).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for 10 years.
- SHPO Status: Subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
- Rehabilitation: 25-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Swansea Crown Court following a Dyfed-Powys Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Making indecent images of children (Categories A, B, and C).
- Origin: Ger Y Llan, Velindre, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Gallear is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) within the Dyfed-Powys area. Due to the nature of his conduct in Llandysul, which involved the use of specialist software to conceal images of the most serious kind, his management is a priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) is a vital tool, allowing police to monitor his digital footprint and ensure he does not use specialist software to re-offend or access further child abuse material.
As a registered sex offender, Gallear’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his history of seeking sexual gratification from images of small children in Velindre requires permanent vigilance by digital forensic teams. Any attempt to bypass his digital monitoring or breach his SHPO conditions will result in his suspended sentence being activated, leading to immediate imprisonment to ensure the ongoing safety of the community.
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