Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 96 verdicts at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court (Haverfordwest). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Jason Cale

Drug Driving

January 20, 2026

Sentence: 12 months driving ban, £120 fine, £85 costs, £48 surcharge

On September 19, 2025, Jason Cale, a 40-year-old from Upper Hill Park, Tenby, drove a Hyundai i20 on the road near his home in the Pembrokeshire seaside town, when the proportion in his blood of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, a controlled drug, exceeded the specified limit.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving. The 12-month period was set while taking the guilty plea into account.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Candice Mottram

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

January 15, 2026

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 10-year ban from keeping animals, 25 RAR days, 120-day alcohol tag, £400 court costs, £154 victim surcharge

Candice Mottram, 32, from Milton Crescent, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, failed to provide veterinary care for her black labrador dog Andy, resulting in a large flap of infected skin hanging from his mouth, bright red and foul-smelling wound, and underweight condition (body score 2/3 out of 9). The injury was either an old wound or burst abscess, untreated for four years despite her claim of recent vet visit. RSPCA attended her home on April 5, 2025, after police report of dog in distress. Andy underwent surgery, recovered, and was placed in foster care.

Pleaded guilty to failing to meet the needs of her dog under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Severe alcohol abuse and mental ill health in mitigation. Judge described behaviour as 'inexcusable and shocking'.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Brandon Pugh

Assault, harassment and sharing intimate photos

January 12, 2026

Sentence: 47 weeks imprisonment

On October 30, 2025, Brandon Pugh assaulted a woman by beating her in Begelly. On October 31, 2025, he shared intimate photographs of her without permission, intending to cause her alarm, distress or humiliation. Between October 30 and November 7, 2025, he engaged in harassment by threatening to harm the woman, damage her reputation, call social services, sending messages to her family members, attending her address, and kicking at her door.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Concurrent sentences issued with a three-year restraining order. Ordered to pay £400 in compensation and costs.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Andrew O’Connell

Theft and taking a vehicle without consent

January 6, 2026

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment, 9 months driving ban, £85 costs

Andrew O’Connell stole groceries and electrical items worth £284.87 from the B&M store on Aberystwyth Road in Cardigan on 5 January 2026. He also took a vehicle without the owner’s consent from John Street car park in Carmarthen on 4 June 2025.

Pleaded guilty. Magistrates noted he had a flagrant disregard for people and their property.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Mark Hambrook

Death threat, theft, racially aggravated harassment

January 5, 2026

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Mark Hambrook, aged 41 with no fixed abode, issued an online death threat on July 12, 2025, in Milford Haven, contrary to section 181 of the Online Safety Act 2023. He stole alcohol and soft drinks worth £55.30 from Iceland Warehouse, Haven’s Head, Milford Haven on July 12, 2025. On July 13, 2025, at Haverfordwest Police Station, he engaged in racially aggravated threatening, abusive or disorderly behaviour intended to cause distress to an officer. He breached a community order from Llanelli Magistrates’ Court by changing residence without permission on December 16, 2025.

Suspended due to realistic prospect of rehabilitation. Must abstain from alcohol for 120 days and comply with up to 30 days of instructions or activities. Pleaded guilty to breaching community order. Original community order from Llanelli Magistrates’ Court revoked.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Jordan Whalley

Drug driving

December 20, 2025

Sentence: community order until December 8, 2026 with 120 hours unpaid work; 36 months driving ban

Jordan Whalley drove a Ford Fiesta on the A478 at Begelly with proportions in his blood of cocaine, benzoylecgonine and ketamine, all controlled drugs, each of which exceeded the specified limit.

Pleaded guilty to three drug driving charges. The guilty plea was taken into account.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Julia Goodgame

Breach of Community Protection Notice

December 11, 2025

Sentence: £1000 fine, £400 Victim Surcharge, £1200 costs, Forfeit and Seizure Order of dogs, Criminal Behaviour Order

Julia Goodgame, of Bryn Y Derwydd, Trefin, persistently failed to control her dogs, causing unreasonable barking and noise complaints from the local community. She was initially served a Community Protection Warning, followed by a Community Protection Notice under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, directing her to control the dogs' barking, keep them inside when absent, use leads in public, contain them adequately, and dispose of waste appropriately. Despite this, the behaviour continued, evidenced by recordings via The NoiseApp, photos, videos, and witness statements. She breached the notice, leading to prosecution by Pembrokeshire County Council.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a Community Protection Notice. The CBO aims to prevent further nuisance; breach could result in custodial sentence.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Joanna Bates

Drug Driving

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 36 months driving disqualification and £120 fine

Joanna Bates drove a Vauxhall Astra on Hamilton Terrace, Milford Haven, when the proportion of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood exceeded the specified limit at 2.8 micrograms per litre.

Pleaded guilty. Costs to Crown Prosecution Service (£85) and victim services surcharge (£48). Guilty plea taken into account when sentencing.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Ian Evans

Drink Driving whilst Disqualified

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 200 hours unpaid work, up to 15 days rehabilitation activity, £154 victim surcharge, £85 CPS costs

Ian Evans, 37, of James Street, Hakin, drove a BMW 320 on Harbour Way, Hakin, while over the alcohol limit and whilst disqualified on November 14.

Pleaded guilty. Offences aggravated due to similar offences within a ten-year period.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Marion Picton

Theft

December 1, 2025

Sentence: community order until June 2, 2027 including up to 15 days’ rehabilitation activity and £322.98 compensation

Marion Picton stole numerous items such as gift sets, make up and perfumes to the value of £180 from Boots at Havens Head Retail Park, Milford Haven on November 21, 2025. She also admitted stealing beauty products and gift sets totalling £142.98 from Boots at Withybush Retail Park, Haverfordwest on November 26, 2025.

Michael Harries

Drug driving

December 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving disqualification and £120 fine

Michael Harries, 30, of 16B Golwg y Castell, Cardigan, was stopped by police while driving a Skoda Fabia on the B4333 at Aberporth on 14 July 2025. Roadside swipes and laboratory testing showed cannabis in his blood exceeding the specified limit.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Ordered to pay £85 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and £48 victim surcharge.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Daniel Jones

Drug driving

November 24, 2025

Sentence: 20 months driving disqualification, 200 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitation activity

Daniel Jones, of Hilda Vale Road, Orpington, drove a Ford Ranger on the A40 Bancyfelin to Carmarthen on August 18, 2025, when the proportion of Benzoylecgonine in his blood exceeded the specified limit. He was involved in a road traffic accident.

Pleaded guilty; sentence aggravated by a road traffic accident. Costs to Crown Prosecution Service £85.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Davey Budge

Breaching domestic violence protection order

November 24, 2025

Sentence: 1 month imprisonment

Davey Budge breached a domestic violence protection order made by Swansea Magistrates’ Court on 21 November at Cenarth Falls Holiday Park on 22 November.

Admitted breaching the order. Magistrates noted the offence was a planned breach of the recent order and that Budge was under the influence at the time. Must also pay prosecution costs of £284.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Paul Mcnally

Breach of Community Protection Notice

November 19, 2025

Sentence: £162 fine, £65 Victim Surcharge, £1,000 costs, Criminal Behaviour Order

Paul McNally of Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, continued to bang on his ceiling and shout abuse at his upstairs neighbour despite warnings. He was served a Community Protection Warning (CPW) after complaints of noise impacting the tenant above. McNally claimed retaliation to noise from upstairs, but evidence from The NoiseApp and sound monitoring showed him banging and shouting expletives during normal activities like running taps or flushing the toilet, causing significant alarm and distress. A Community Protection Notice (CPN) was then served under The Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, directing him not to create noise or abuse others, but the behaviour persisted, leading to prosecution.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a Community Protection Notice. The CBO aims to prevent further noise and abuse; breach could lead to prison.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Benjamin Learoyd

Possession of a knife

November 18, 2025

Sentence: 36 week jail sentence suspended for 24 months, up to 10 rehabilitation activity days, £85 costs, £154 surcharge

On 9 August 2025, Benjamin Learoyd, aged 49, of Flat 6, Llysowen, Bath House Road, Cardigan, was found in possession of a 20cm blade kitchen knife on Finch Square in Cardigan. He had pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing and also admitted to failing to surrender to bail.

Keith Sillence

Sexual assault (intentional touching)

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 36-week prison sentence, suspended for 24 months; £500 compensation; £650 costs; £187 surcharge

Keith Sillence, 71, of Lowless Close, Pembroke, admitted to sexual assault by intentional touching at Lamphey approximately one year prior to November 2025. He was sentenced on November 12, 2025, with the custodial element suspended because the defendant was judged to have a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and has caring responsibilities for his wife. He must report to Haverfordwest Police Station and is prohibited from approaching the victim.

Changed plea to guilty on September 10, 2025. Suspended due to realistic prospect of rehabilitation and caring responsibilities for his wife. Required to register with police for 10 years and subject to a restraining order prohibiting approach to the victim.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Oscar James

Drink Driving

November 4, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving disqualification, £120 fine

On October 16, 2025, Oscar James, of Llys y Crofft, Whitland, drove a black Citroen on London Road after consuming alcohol, with 44 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the prescribed limit.

Pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle when over the limit. Disqualification can be reduced by 13 weeks if a course is completed by June 4, 2026. Plus costs of £85 and £48 surcharge.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Lisa Stewart

Theft

October 28, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, £100 fine, £75 compensation, £85 costs, £114 surcharge

Lisa Stewart stole three bottles of Jamesons Whiskey, worth £75, from ASDA in Pembroke Dock.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Ordered to comply with instructions of responsible officer, attend appointments, and participate in required activities up to 15 days.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Kamuran Babahan

Displaying invalid food hygiene rating sticker

October 17, 2025

Sentence: £1,000 fine, £800 costs, £400 surcharge (total £1,800)

Kamuran Babahan, owner of USA Fried Chicken on Charles Street, Milford Haven, displayed an invalid food hygiene rating sticker.

Case proved in absence for displaying an invalid food hygiene rating sticker. Ordered to pay by November 13, 2025.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Arkan Ullah

Displaying invalid food hygiene rating sticker

October 17, 2025

Sentence: £660 fine, £800 costs, £264 surcharge (total £1,724)

Arkan Ullah, 44-year-old owner of Seven Spice on London Road, Pembroke Dock, displayed an invalid food hygiene rating sticker.

Pleaded guilty to displaying an invalid food hygiene rating sticker. Ordered to pay by November 13, 2025.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Gavin James

Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order

October 14, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order with 15 Rehabilitation Days and a 12-month mental health treatment requirement, £120 fine, £113 victim surcharge, £437 costs

Gavin James of 18 Vicary Crescent, Milford Haven, repeatedly refused to clear piles of waste and rubbish from his home despite requests from Pembrokeshire County Council starting from 2020. The waste attracted rats and posed a public health risk and nuisance to neighbours. A Community Protection Notice was served on 10 April 2024, but he failed to comply, leading to prosecution and a Criminal Behaviour Order. He breached the CBO by continuing to ignore requests, resulting in this sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Aged 47. The CBO was imposed following conviction for non-compliance with a Community Protection Notice served on 10 April 2024. Case dates back to 2020 with repeated interventions ignored. Waste accumulation attracted rats.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Jack Morgan

Drug Driving

October 14, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine and 12-month driving ban

Jack Morgan drove an Isuzu D-Max on the A478 Penblewin to Clynderwen on April 3, 2025, when the proportion of Benzoylecgonine in his blood was 86, exceeding the specified limit.

Pleaded guilty. Costs of £85 added. Obligatory disqualification for drug driving.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Matthew White

Drug Driving

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 20-month driving ban and 12-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work

Matthew White drove a motor vehicle on the A478 at Narberth when the proportion of Ketamine in his blood was not less than 96 micrograms per litre, exceeding the specified limit.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. A collection order was set up for Crown Prosecution Service costs of £85 and a surcharge of £114.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Kyran Salmon

Drink driving

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 14 months driving disqualification and £400 fine

On August 22, 2025, Kyran Salmon drove a Ford Fiesta on the A4076 in Johnston with a breath alcohol level of 47mcg per 100ml, exceeding the prescribed limit.

Pleaded guilty. Disqualification reducible by 14 weeks if a course is completed by June 2, 2026, plus £85 costs and £160 surcharge.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Michael Rees

Assault

September 2, 2025

Sentence: community order with 80 hours unpaid work

Michael Rees, a 35-year-old from Trecynon, Aberdare, perpetrated an assault in Tenby on August 16, 2025, and was also drunk and disorderly on South Parade the same day.

Pleaded guilty to assault and being drunk and disorderly. No separate penalty for being drunk and disorderly. Compensation £50, costs £85, surcharge £114. Supervised by Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Harry Smyth

Drink-driving

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 40 months driving disqualification and £350 fine

On August 16, 2025, Harry Smyth drove a VW Fox on the B4332 to A478 junction at Boncath after consuming alcohol, with 80 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the prescribed limit of 35 micrograms.

Pleaded guilty. Fined £350, plus £85 costs to Crown Prosecution Service and £140 surcharge.

Sources: pembroke-today.co.uk

Phillip Procter

Drink Driving

September 2, 2025

Sentence: Disqualified from driving for 20 months and fined £740 (including £500 for drink-driving and £240 for no insurance), plus £85 costs and £300 surcharge

Phillip Procter drove a VW Golf on the road between Tavernspite and Llanteg on August 17, 2025, after consuming alcohol, with a breath alcohol level of 66mcg per 100ml, exceeding the legal limit. He was also driving without third-party insurance.

Liam Roberts

Breach of restraining order

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and 200 hours unpaid work

Liam Roberts breached a restraining order by walking into a prohibited zone without reasonable excuse on June 11, 2025. The restraining order had been imposed by Llanelli Magistrates’ Court following a conviction for harassment.

Changed plea to guilty for breaching the restraining order. The order, originally imposed for harassment, was varied to expire on August 18, 2028. Costs amounted to £400.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Danny Cameron

Drug driving

August 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving disqualification, 12 months conditional discharge, £85 costs, and £20 surcharge

Danny Cameron was stopped by authorities while riding a Motorini JJ 125 motorcycle on Cilgerran Road in Penbryn on 15 February 2025. Roadside and laboratory tests confirmed he had cannabis in his system exceeding the legal limit, leading to his court appearance and sentencing.

Admitted riding a motorcycle with cannabis in his system; appeared in court and was ordered to pay costs and surcharge.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Raymond Batchelor

Driving with alcohol level above limit

August 5, 2025

Sentence: 20 months driving disqualification (reduced by 20 weeks upon completion of a course), fined £1,923, costs of £85, and victim services surcharge of £769, totalling £2,777

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Raymond Batchelor drove a BMW 5 Series on the A477 Milton to Pembroke Dock road in Pembrokeshire with an alcohol level of 223 milligrams per 100 millilitres of urine, which exceeded the legal limit.

Elisha Callen

Assault

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment

Elisha Callen assaulted two police constables while they were acting in the exercise of their functions on April 21 at Haverfordwest. She was originally given a suspended sentence of 26 weeks on May 20, but breached the order by missing required appointments on July 1 and July 14, resulting in the custodial sentence being implemented on July 28.

Admitted breaching a suspended sentence order imposed on May 20 for assaulting two police constables. Failed to attend planned office appointments on July 1 and July 14.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Nathan Goffin

Using threatening abusive words or behaviour

July 17, 2025

Sentence: Community order requiring alcohol abstinence until October 14, compensation of £200, surcharge of £114, and costs of £85

Nathan Goffin, 41, of Woodbine Way, Hakin, pleaded guilty to two charges of using threatening abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress at Carmarthen Railway Station on March 21, 2025. The community order ends on July 16, 2026, and requires him to abstain from alcohol and comply with monitoring equipment.

Leonardo Tarnovetchi

Drink Driving

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 165 hours of unpaid work and 30-month driving disqualification, reduced by 30 weeks with course

On February 17, 2025, at Tanners Lane, Templeton, Leonardo Tarnovetchi drove a Renault Megane after consuming alcohol, with a blood alcohol level of 196 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit. He also failed to provide a specimen for analysis on July 10, 2025, at Newport.

Pled guilty to driving while over the limit and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Zack Fecci

Dangerous driving

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 2 years driving ban and 200 hours of unpaid work

On November 30, 2024, Zack Fecci drove an Audi TT SW16 XGX dangerously on the A478. He was not licensed to drive the vehicle and was not covered by third party insurance.

Pleaded guilty to all charges on July 1, 2025. Costs to CPS were £85, plus a surcharge of £114. The community order ends on July 14, 2027.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Abraham Mahovo

Drug driving

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 15 months driving disqualification and £400 fine

Abraham Mahovo drove a Vauxhall car on the A477 at Johnston while having a proportion of the controlled drug cannabis in his blood above the specified limit. He appeared in court on July 8, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. The offence carries an obligatory disqualification. Additional costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service and a £160 surcharge were imposed.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Brett Iles

Drug Driving

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 14 months driving disqualification and fines of £800 for drug driving plus £400 for no insurance

Brett Iles was driving on the A477 at Kilgetty on March 22 with cocaine (39 microgrammes) and benzoylecgonine (240 microgrammes) in his blood, and without third-party insurance.

Luke Steele

Possession of a Class B drug and an offensive weapon

April 21, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Luke Steele was found in possession of 2.4g of herbal cannabis, a Class B drug, and a lock knife, considered an offensive weapon, in a public place at Johnston on February 28, 2025.

Sentenced based on a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and strong personal mitigation. Rehabilitation activity includes 100 hours of unpaid work. The lock knife was confiscated and the cannabis was ordered for forfeiture and destruction. Costs to CPS were set at £85 with a surcharge of £154.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Ashley Mardon

Assault

April 7, 2025

Sentence: 10 weeks imprisonment for each of two assaults, consecutive, and 8 weeks concurrent for unlawful entry, all suspended for 18 months

Ashley Mardon assaulted a woman by beating at Pembroke Dock on July 28, 2024, and assaulted her again on September 8, 2024, accompanied by threats of damage to her address. He also used violence to secure entry into premises, knowing someone present opposed the entry. Additionally, he committed a series of thefts from shops including Home Bargains in Pembroke Dock, Monkton Spar, Pembroke Londis, and Haverfordwest Iceland, and was found drunk in a public place in charge of a child under 7, though no separate penalties were issued for these offences. His actions demonstrated flagrant disregard for court orders, with multiple breaches and offences committed while under the order.

Admitted breaching a community order made on February 10. Engaging with probation since last breach. Required to complete a 26-day accredited programme, comply with up to 20 days of activities as instructed, and carry out 200 hours of supervised unpaid work within 12 months.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Adam Williams

Assault on emergency workers

March 31, 2025

Sentence: Remanded in custody

Adam Williams assaulted three emergency workers, including two police constables and a police sergeant, while they were acting in the exercise of their duties. He was also guilty of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and using a motor vehicle without third party insurance on March 16, 2025. The incidents occurred in Milford Haven.

Found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance, and assaulting three emergency workers; case adjourned for pre-sentence reports; bail refused due to previous record and likelihood of reoffending.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Ricky Price

Threatening Behaviour and Criminal Damage

March 11, 2025

Sentence: 12-month Community Order

Ricky Price engaged in threatening, abusive, and insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence towards a female at Kilgetty on or around November 24, 2024. He also committed criminal damage to the victim's property, which was valued under £5,000.

Pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence, and criminal damage to property. Compensation of £50, fine of £40, costs of £85, and a £114 surcharge.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Simon Roblin

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

February 18, 2025

Sentence: 100 hours of unpaid work and a community order including up to 10 days of rehabilitation activities

Simon Roblin assaulted a man in Tenby on October 28, 2024, causing actual bodily harm. He appeared in court and was sentenced following his guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty. Subject to a community order ending on February 17, 2026. Ordered to pay £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and a £114 surcharge to fund victim services.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Kyle Allerton

Harassment

February 18, 2025

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment

On June 14, 2024, Kyle Allerton pursued a course of conduct amounting to harassment against a female victim, which included sending unwanted text messages and phone calls, emptying her bins onto her front garden, and being verbally abusive.

Admitted breaching a community order by failing to keep in touch with the Probation Practitioner and not attending a DDAS appointment on January 17. The community order was revoked and he was dealt with for the original offence.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Lacey Sharp

Possession of a bladed article

February 11, 2025

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and abstain from alcohol for 120 days

Lacey Sharp possessed a knife with a blade over 7.62cm at Bush Street on January 24, 2025. This incident involved an unprovoked attack, and Sharp was under the influence of alcohol and already serving a community order, leading to the court's decision.

Pleaded guilty. Sentence imposed due to an unprovoked attack of a serious nature, while under the influence of alcohol and on a community order at the time. Suspension based on realistic rehabilitation prospects.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Shane Patrick Thomas

Assault

January 28, 2025

Sentence: 24 weeks imprisonment

Shane Patrick Thomas assaulted two police constables by beating them on Fishguard High Street on May 29, 2024. He was originally given a community order at Carmarthenshire Magistrates Court on May 31, 2024, but failed to attend two required office appointments in November 2024, leading to his sentencing for the original assaults.

Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a community order. The sentence was uplifted from 16 weeks because the offences were committed against emergency workers.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Reece Cookson

Cultivating cannabis and possessing a controlled drug

January 21, 2025

Sentence: Remanded in custody

Reece Cookson was involved in cultivating a quantity of cannabis plants and possessing cannabis resin on or around January 19, 2025. He has been remanded in custody following convictions for these drug-related offences. The incident occurred at Milford Haven, and he denies an additional charge of assaulting a female, causing actual bodily harm, at the Mount Estate on the same date.

Pleaded not guilty to assault charge. Offences include cultivating cannabis plants and possessing cannabis resin.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Joseph Lewis

Assault and Harassment

January 21, 2025

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment suspended for 24 months, £200 compensation, and restraining order until 2030

Joseph Lewis assaulted a female by beating at Pembroke Dock on March 9, 2024, and pursued a course of conduct amounting to harassment between March 10 and April 4, 2024. It was an unprovoked attack and he had assaulted the same person before.

Pleaded guilty to assault and harassment. It was an unprovoked attack and not the first time on the same victim. Suspended due to realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

Kelly Rees

Theft from a shop

January 20, 2025

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment

Kelly Rees, aged 35, of Precelly Place, stole chocolate and sweets worth £26.71 from Morrisons Daily in Pembroke Dock on September 2, 2024, and groceries worth £12.60 from Mount Stores in Milford Haven on January 17, 2025. She appeared in court and the sentences for the two charges are to be served concurrently.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of theft from a shop. Was on a suspended sentence. Ordered to pay compensation for the stolen goods plus £85 costs.

Sources: tenby-today.co.uk

David Lloyd

Possession of a banned XL Bully dog

December 9, 2024

Sentence: £200 fine

David Lloyd was in possession of a banned XL Bully dog named Bo on Penparcau Road in Aberystwyth on 31 January 2024.

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. Must also pay costs of £85. Contingent destruction order made for the dog.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Daniel Pearce

Threatening and abusive behaviour

August 19, 2024

Sentence: £80 fine, £85 costs, £32 surcharge, and 18-month restraining order

Daniel Pearce, 40, of Winch Lane in Haverfordwest, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour in the Camrose area on February 8, likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.

Evan James

Drink-driving

August 19, 2024

Sentence: One-year community order including 140 hours of unpaid work, three-year driving ban, and £114 surcharge

Evan James, 25, of Glangrwyney near Crickhowell, drove a Ford Fiesta on the A487 at Solva on July 29 while over the drink-driving limit, recording 96 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms, and without a valid insurance policy.

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