Crime
Homeless man avoids jail after supermarket assault
A HOMELESS man narrowly avoided jail after assaulting a security guard at Morrisons in Haverfordwest.
Michael Carruthers, 32, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal food and assaulting security guard Maxwell Opoku, causing him to fall and injure his shoulder.
In court, Carruthers’ solicitor highlighted his client’s homelessness and ongoing struggles.
Carruthers was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 28 weeks, with 20 rehabilitation activity days and £200 compensation to Mr Opoku.
He must also pay £185 court costs and a £154 surcharge.
Crime
Man jailed after breaching restraining order weeks after sentence
A MILFORD HAVEN man has been jailed for breaching a restraining order just three weeks after being sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.
Zachariah Roberts, 23, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, was prohibited from contacting Briony Smith.
However, police found evidence of contact via a GPS tracker and discovered Smith’s belongings at Roberts’ property on January 6.
Roberts pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to six weeks in custody, serving half in jail and the rest under supervision.
He was also ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.
Crime
Man brandished chainsaw outside Pembrokeshire store
A MAN brandished a chainsaw outside a Pembrokeshire shopfront after grabbing a child and their scooter.
Rhydian Morse, of Precelly View, Grondre, Clynderwen, was seen behaving aggressively at the Premier store in Clynderwen on December 3.
Witnesses described him as rude and increasingly erratic before he grabbed a child’s scooter and pulled their hood over their head.
He then removed a chainsaw from his car boot, started it, and waved it around before leaving.
Morse pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour, criminal damage, possessing an offensive weapon, and assault.
Judge Layton ordered a psychiatric assessment ahead of sentencing on February 25.
Morse was granted conditional bail, restricted to his home address, and banned from the Premier store.
Crime
Woman banned from contacting mother after assault
A PEMBROKE DOCK woman has been barred from contacting her mother after assaulting her in front of young children.
Rhian Gillard, 31, of King Street, admitted placing both hands around her mother’s throat during an argument on June 25, 2024.
The court heard how Gillard also ripped off her mother’s glasses and grabbed her hair during the incident.
District Judge Mark Layton described the incident as “serious” and requested an all-options probation report ahead of sentencing on January 28.
Gillard was released on conditional bail with the condition of no contact with her mother.
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