News

Vehicle destroyed in early morning fire in Pembroke

Published

3 weeks ago

May 28, 2026

POLICE are investigating after a vehicle was destroyed in an early morning fire in Pembroke.

The incident happened in the Bridgend Terrace area, near the junction towards Monkton and South Road, between around 3:15am and 3:45am.

Images from the scene show a vehicle engulfed in flames outside a garage building, with thick smoke rising above nearby properties. Police were later seen at the location, where the area had been cordoned off.

A public appeal has now been made for CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam video from the surrounding streets.

Anyone who was in the Bridgend Terrace, Monkton or South Road area at the time, or who may have footage showing people or vehicles nearby, is being asked to come forward.

The Herald understands two people may have been seen on CCTV in the area, and it is believed they may have been dropped off before being picked up again nearby.

Anyone with information should contact Dyfed-Powys Police, or send footage to the person affected if responding to the public appeal.

Crime

Man fined after missing probation appointments

Published

12 minutes ago

June 15, 2026

Court Reporter

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been fined after admitting he breached a community order by missing probation appointments.

Asa Wandelt, aged 37, of Harrier Road, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 15).

Wandelt admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order made by the court on February 23.

The breach related to missed office appointments on April 14 and May 18.

Magistrates ordered the community order to continue and fined Wandelt £80.

He was also ordered to pay £60 costs, bringing the total to £140. The court ordered payments to be made at £24 per month from July 13.

Crime

Man caught with cocaine and bread knife given fresh community order

Published

13 minutes ago

June 15, 2026

Court Reporter

A HAVERFORDWEST man caught with cocaine and a serrated bread knife in Milford Haven has been handed a fresh community order.

Joshua Rowland, aged 22, of Glebe House, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 15).

The court heard that a previous community order, imposed in September 2025, was revoked after unpaid work was deemed unsuitable due to medical issues.

Rowland had originally been sentenced for possessing 0.3 grams of cocaine in Milford Haven on Thursday (Jan 2), and for having a serrated bread knife in a public place without good reason or lawful authority on the same date.

A further offence related to Rowland testing positive for Class A drugs while in custody at Haverfordwest Police Station on Tuesday (Jan 14). He was required to attend an initial drugs assessment but failed to do so.

Magistrates imposed a new community order, running until June 14, 2027. The order includes up to ten days of rehabilitation activity, meaning Rowland must attend appointments and take part in activities as directed by probation.

He was also fined £120, to be paid at £24 per month from July 13.

Crime

Man cleared after restraining order case dropped

Published

15 minutes ago

June 15, 2026

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK man accused of breaching a restraining order in Milford Haven has been cleared after prosecutors offered no evidence.

Stephen McHugh, aged 50, of London Road, Pembroke Dock, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Jun 15) for trial.

McHugh had denied two allegations of breaching a restraining order imposed following a conviction.

The court heard allegations that on Saturday, May 2, at Milford Haven, McHugh entered the garden of a protected address without reasonable excuse and made contact in breach of the order.

However, during proceedings the Crown Prosecution Service offered no evidence.

Magistrates formally dismissed both charges.