Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

On June 4, 2025, Nolan Orford, aged 51 from Bishton Village, Newport, as master of the vessel 'Andy 02', navigated at a dangerous speed in the Milford Haven waterway, striking a stationary moored vessel in a charted mooring area, causing damage, danger, or inconvenience to other users. He failed to report the collision to the Harbourmaster as required under the byelaws.

Between November 19 and 21, 2025, Marcus Llewellyn, a 30-year-old from Devon Drive, Pembroke, pursued a course of conduct towards a female victim in Pembroke Dock which he ought to have known amounted to harassment without violence, in that he persistently contacted her by various means. The prosecutor read the victim's personal statement.

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.

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

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

Paul McNally of 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.

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.

Gavin James of 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.

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.

Nathan Goffin, 41, of 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.

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.

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.

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.

Gareth Richards strangled a woman in Haverfordwest in April 2023 in an unprovoked and serious attack, then harassed her between June 4 and 15, 2023, by continually calling, messaging, and e-mailing her. He also damaged a TV, a vase, and a globe on June 6, 2023. At the time, he was subject to a suspended sentence.

Alisha Stokes previously pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and cannabis, assault by beating of an emergency worker on February 22, and theft of lamb from Farm Foods Ltd in Pembroke Dock on March 11. She was sentenced to 24 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, on March 27, but failed to attend appointments with the probation service on March 31, April 10, and April 16.

On August 8, Matthew Salter-Jones, of Hakin, pleaded guilty to driving on Charles Street, Milford Haven while over the limit.

Thirty-nine-year-old Natalie Morris of Haverfordwest, was responsible for a 12-year-old bay gelding horse called Ben. The horse was found in an emaciated condition with a body score of 1/5 and severe rain scald on his back after Morris failed to provide adequate nutrition and protection against adverse weather. She took delivery of the horse in December 2021. Following a trial on 30 March 2023 she was found guilty and sentenced on 6 April 2023.

On March 28, 2026, Danni Sandow, 22, of Three Meadows, Haverfordwest, contacted emergency services while in severe mental distress, informing the Crisis team at Withybush Hospital of her intention to go to the railway line. Extensive searches were conducted, but she was later located on the road bridge at Clay Lane in Haverfordwest, admitting to carrying razor blades in her purse for self-harm. Despite multiple attempts by police to convince her to return to the hospital, she refused and was arrested.

Silage effluent from the defendant's farm entered the River Taf, causing significant and prolonged pollution. Natural Resources Wales officers attended on 8 November 2024 and found silage on and under the river bed. Davies initially denied knowledge but later accepted responsibility under caution. The discharge could have been avoided with more regular monitoring of tanks.

James Donald, 35, was caught in possession of a steak knife while at Tudor Square in Tenby on July 11. He had no fixed abode and, without good reason or lawful authority, had the knife in a public place. He pleaded guilty to possessing a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place.

Stephen Hitchcock, a landowner, failed to comply with a planning enforcement notice served by Pembrokeshire County Council concerning land at St Nicholas. The requirements remained unmet from April 15, 2024, until November 25, 2025. He denied the offence but was convicted under Section 179 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Walt Farr, of Tenby, was stopped by police while driving a Ford Fiesta on Holyland Road in Pembroke on 24 March. Roadside and police station breath tests showed 46 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. He appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on 18 April and was disqualified from driving for 12 months. He must also pay costs of £85 and a surcharge to fund victim services of £160.

Wayne Armstrong was spotted by police driving a Skoda Kamiq on May 4 while disqualified. When an officer put on blue lights, Armstrong initially slowed but then accelerated away, reaching 90mph on Dredgerman Hill and in excess of 100mph on hatch markings. He reached around 80mph through Johnston at about 6.50pm before police called off the pursuit due to risk to other road users. He admitted dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.