A 35-YEAR-OLD mother-of-three is set to stand trial in connection with a knifepoint robbery of a taxi driver in Milford Haven.

Kelly Rees, of Summers Villas, Milton, appeared at Swansea Crown Court earlier this week alongside her co-defendant, Ashlee Rees, 23, of Flemish Court, Lamphey. Both pleaded guilty to robbery, admitting they stole a bag containing £50 to £80 from the driver in October.

The court heard that during the incident, Ashlee Rees was armed with a knife, while Kelly Rees allegedly wielded a needle. Although Ashlee Rees pleaded guilty to possessing a blade, Kelly Rees denied having an offensive weapon.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that the taxi driver sought medical treatment at the hospital following the robbery.

The case was adjourned until today, Friday, November 29, to allow the Crown Prosecution Service to review Kelly Rees’s not guilty plea to the weapons charge.

DYFED-POWYS POLICE is investigating a hate incident in the Clynderwen area after graffiti was sprayed on the home of a victim, causing distress to the occupants.

The incident occurred on Sunday, September 8, at around 12:40am. Despite extensive enquiries, investigating officers are appealing for public assistance in identifying the individual pictured who may hold vital information.

If you have any information that could assist in the investigation, please contact Dyfed-Powys Police through the following channels:

• Online: Submit information
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 101

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Please quote reference 24*783192 when providing information.

HAVERFORDWEST Magistrates’ Court will hear the sentencing of a Milford Haven woman found guilty of possessing a prohibited breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

Megan Poupard, aged 21, of Sunningdale Drive, Hubberston, was convicted on September 17, 2024, after pleading guilty to possessing an XL Bully—a breed falling under Section 1 of the legislation. The dog was examined by Dyfed-Powys Police, confirming it met the criteria for a fighting dog as outlined by law.

The case, which occurred on March 24, 2024, in Milford Haven, was adjourned in November to allow for DNA testing to confirm the animal’s breed. Poupard now faces a potential penalty of up to six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine.

Sentencing is scheduled for 10:00am on Monday, December 2, 2024. The Dangerous Dogs Act is a contentious piece of legislation aimed at curbing the ownership of breeds deemed dangerous to the public, often sparking debates about enforcement and breed-specific bans.

Updates on the case will follow as the court reaches its decision.