Crime

Pembroke man convicted of racially aggravated harassment

Published

4 weeks ago

October 10, 2025

A PEMBROKE man has been found guilty of multiple offences of assault and harassment following a series of incidents earlier this year.

Lance Finnegan, aged 33, of 1 Police Houses, Monkton, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Oct 9) for trial.

Finnegan was convicted of assault by beating after attacking Lisa Holland at Tumble, Llanelli, on February 21. He had denied the charge but was found guilty after trial.

He was also convicted of racially or religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, and intentional harassment involving victims Linda Collins and Lauren Dunnett. The court heard that on August 10 in Llanelli, Finnegan used threatening and abusive language in incidents that were racially aggravated under section 28 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Magistrates Mr M Bennett, Mr E Jones and Mr E Brodrick found him guilty on all but one charge, dismissing one count of harassment relating to Linda Collins.

Finnegan was remanded on conditional bail ahead of sentencing on October 29 at 11:00am at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.

His bail conditions include:

Living and sleeping each night at 1 Police Houses, Monkton, Pembroke
Not entering Tumble
Not contacting, directly or indirectly, Lisa Holland, Jason McGee, Linda Collins, or Lauren Dunnett

A pre-sentence report has been ordered.

Crime

Goodwick man convicted of drug-driving after failing to attend earlier hearings

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1 day ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A GOODWICK man has been found guilty of drug-driving after previously failing to appear at court.

Marc Barber, aged 41, of Monarch House, Dyffryn, appeared before District Judge M Layton at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The court heard that Barber had driven a vehicle in March with a controlled drug in his system exceeding the prescribed limit. He initially denied the charge when he appeared in court in September but was convicted following a trial.

The case had been delayed after Barber failed to surrender to bail on a number of occasions, leading to warrants being issued for his arrest.

Barber was convicted of the drug-driving offence and the case was adjourned for sentencing.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man fined for speeding and driving without insurance

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1 day ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been fined after being found guilty of speeding and admitting to driving without insurance earlier this year.

Jake Jones, aged 24, of Ferry Terrace, Waterloo, appeared before District Judge M Layton at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The court heard that Jones had been caught exceeding the speed limit on February 3 while driving in Pembrokeshire. He initially denied the offence, but was later found guilty after trial.

He was also charged with using a motor vehicle on a public road without third-party insurance on April 2. On this count, he changed his plea to guilty when he reappeared before the court in September.

The court imposed fines and ordered Jones to pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. His driving record was endorsed, but he was not disqualified after the court accepted there were mitigating circumstances.

Crime

Pembroke Dock woman found guilty of owning fighting dog

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1 day ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK woman has been found guilty of owning a fighting dog — and a warrant has been issued for her arrest after she failed to attend court for the verdict.

Elisha Callen, aged 26, of Glenview Avenue, denied possessing or having custody of a fighting dog, contrary to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The offence took place on July 26 this year.

Callen had pleaded not guilty at an earlier hearing in July, but was found guilty in her absence following a trial before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The case was prosecuted by CPS Wales (South West), with Nia James appearing for the Crown. Callen was represented by Liam Francis of DJG Solicitors.

Magistrates issued a warrant for her arrest without bail.

The bench was chaired by Mrs C Kendrick, sitting with Dr R Talbot-English and Mrs J Davies.