Crime

Milford man sentenced for stalking ex-partner from makeshift den

Published

2 weeks ago

June 3, 2025

A MILFORD man who spied on his former partner from a makeshift den at the rear of her property has been sentenced for stalking.

Dewi Williams, 33, of Neyland Road, Steynton, admitted stalking the woman over a three-month period between May 15 and August 24, 2024. Haverfordwest magistrates heard how Williams erected a concealed den overlooking her home and repeatedly drove past the property in order to monitor her movements.

In a victim impact statement read to the court, the woman said: “I’m afraid to sleep in my own home and am still staying at my parents’ address, which is not ideal considering I’m 29 years of age. I wake up in the middle of the night wondering how long he’d been watching my house. My privacy has been invaded and I’m completely on edge, fearing I might see him.”

Williams pleaded guilty to a charge of stalking involving serious alarm or distress.

His solicitor, Tom Lloyd, said: “Yes, his behaviour was concerning over a three-month period, but there was no threat of violence made to the complainant. The course of conduct was one of observing. He never approached her or threatened to cause her harm. This case is quite unique in the sense that no actual violence took place, and he is extremely remorseful for his behaviour.”

Williams was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years. He must complete 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 200 hours of unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay £500 compensation to the victim, £85 in costs, and a £187 court surcharge.

A two-year restraining order was imposed, prohibiting him from contacting the victim directly or indirectly, entering any premises she occupies, or accessing any electronic material relating to her.

Crime

Pembroke woman sent to Crown Court after assault on police officer

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9 hours ago

June 19, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A WOMAN from Pembroke has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to a series of offences, including assaulting a police officer and damaging a police van.

Lisa Sture, aged 35, of St Oswalds, Main Street, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 16).

She admitted damaging a Dyfed-Powys Police van on June 14, assaulting a detention officer the following day, and refusing to provide a sample for a Class A drug test.

Sture was committed to Swansea Crown Court for sentencing.

The hearing is due to take place on July 7 at 9:00am.

The court ordered her remand in custody due to the seriousness of the offences, her previous record, and concerns about reoffending and failure to surrender.

Crime

Milford Haven man jailed for driving while disqualified

Published

9 hours ago

June 19, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN from Milford Haven has been jailed after admitting to driving while disqualified and uninsured.

Lee Lock, aged 37, of Coombs Road, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to driving a VW Golf on the grounds of Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on March 18 while disqualified.

He was also found to have no valid insurance for the vehicle.

Lock was sentenced to eight weeks in prison and disqualified from driving for 15 months. The custodial sentence was imposed due to the seriousness of the offence, which was committed soon after a previous disqualification. He was also ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs. No separate penalty was issued for the insurance offence.

Crime

Carmarthen man committed to Crown Court for breach of restraining order

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9 hours ago

June 19, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN from Carmarthen has been remanded in custody after admitting to breaching a restraining order imposed by Swansea Crown Court.

Graham Potter, aged 42, who gave his address as no fixed abode but formerly resided in Llangunnor, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 16).

He admitted breaching a restraining order by being in the presence of a protected person in Haverfordwest on June 14. The order had been imposed on January 2, 2024.

Due to the seriousness of the breach and his previous record, the case was committed to Swansea Crown Court for sentencing. Potter was remanded in custody until the sentencing hearing on July 7 at 9:00am.