Crime
Drunk motorist sentenced after near-fatal crash in Milford Haven
A MILFORD HAVEN motorist has been sentenced by a district judge after admitting to crashing her car into a telegraph pole while over twice the legal drink-drive limit. The collision, which narrowly avoided a tragedy involving a mother and her baby, occurred on Milton Crescent late at night on September 28.
The driver, 38-year-old Louise Sheil, was found by police shortly after 11:30 am near the scene of the crash. Officers were called to the area following reports that a black Audi A5 had mounted the pavement and struck a telegraph pole, narrowly missing a pram carrying a baby.
When officers arrived, they found Sheil standing near the entrance to Milton Crescent, with the damaged Audi parked nearby. According to Crown Prosecutor Nia James, “She smelt of intoxicants, and the keys of the Audi were on her.” When questioned by police, Sheil admitted, “Yeah, I hit a f****** post over there.”
The mother involved in the incident, Deanna Potter, had been walking with her baby, Danny, when the car veered off the road. The telegraph pole, which absorbed the impact of the crash, is believed to have saved them from being struck directly. Potter recounted the terrifying ordeal, stating that after the collision, the driver appeared indifferent and attempted to leave the scene, but her car was too badly damaged to flee.
Police arrested Sheil at the scene after she failed four attempts to provide a roadside breath test. At the station, she gave a breath test reading of 80 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath—more than double the legal limit of 35 micrograms.
In court, Sheil pleaded guilty to the offence of drink-driving. Her solicitor, Jess Hill, explained that Sheil had been driving a short distance of just two miles to pick up her partner from a party and acknowledged that she was over the limit.
Sheil was disqualified from driving for 20 months and fined £150. Additionally, she was ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a £16 victim surcharge.
While Sheil faces the consequences of her actions, it is a relief that no one was seriously injured. Deanna Potter and her baby, although shaken, are reported to be unharmed. The damaged telegraph pole and pram bear witness to what could have been a much more tragic outcome.
Crime
Three men from London admit their guilt over illegal cannabis farm
THREE men admit their guilt after police discover over 700 cannabis plants during a raid on a former school building in Llandysul.
Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at the former Ysgol Gynradd Llandysul on Heol Llyn Y Fran on November 15. Inside, they found 737 cannabis plants spread across multiple rooms.
Armeld Troksi, 29, and Njazi Gjana, 27, both from Empire Avenue in Edmonton, London, along with Ervin Gjana, 24, from Durham Avenue in Romford, were arrested at the scene and later charged with producing cannabis.
The three men appeared before Swansea Crown Court, where they admitted their involvement in the illegal operation. Defence solicitor Joshua Scouller requested a pre-sentence report for Ervin Gjana, which was granted by Judge Geraint Walters.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 20.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Following a warrant executed at the former school on Heol Llyn Y Fran, officers discovered a significant cannabis grow containing 737 plants.
“We are grateful to the local community for their continued support and cooperation. Officers will remain in the area while the site is secured.
“Our commitment remains firm in disrupting drug production and supply networks across our force area.
“We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity, no matter how small it may seem. Every piece of information can make a difference, and reports can easily be submitted through our website.”
Crime
Sex offender jailed for breaching court order
A SEX offender from Wolfscastle has been jailed after using fake names on WhatsApp and attempting to access a social media app, breaching his sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).
Luke Rogers, 38, was sentenced to 10 months in prison at Swansea Crown Court after pleading guilty to two breaches of the order, which was imposed following his 2020 conviction for sexual activity with a child.
Under the SHPO, Rogers was prohibited from using unregistered internet-enabled devices or creating online profiles under false names. Prosecutor Ryan Bowen told the court that police monitoring software installed on Rogers’ phone detected activity in group chats under three aliases last November.
Further investigation revealed Rogers had also searched for the MeetMe app on four occasions and admitted using it. Rogers, described by Mr. Bowen as “apologetic,” was arrested, and his phone was seized.
The court heard Rogers has a history of 17 convictions for 35 offences, including breaching court orders and failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements.
Defence barrister Olivia Rose said Rogers had cooperated fully with police and expressed a desire to change. She argued that his breaches stemmed from a misunderstanding about permitted names and emphasized his efforts to seek support.
Despite these mitigating factors, Judge Catherine Richards noted Rogers’ pattern of reoffending and stated: “The reality is I can only pass an immediate custodial sentence.”
She expressed hope that Rogers would take advantage of post-sentence supervision to break the cycle of offending.
Crime
Police renew appeal to find Darren Markes from Pembroke Dock
POLICE in Pembrokeshire are renewing their appeal for information to locate Darren Markes, 46, from Pembroke Dock. He is wanted in connection with a domestic assault.
Markes is believed to have links to the Portsmouth and Sussex areas.
If you have seen Darren Markes or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the police through one of the following methods:
- Online: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 101
You can also provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers:
- Phone: 0800 555 111
- Website: crimestoppers-uk.org
Please quote reference number 24*944729 when providing information.
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