Crime

Celebrating Neighbourhood Policing Week across Dyfed-Powys

Published

12 months ago

June 23, 2025

Officers praised for vital role in community safety and engagement

NEIGHBOURHOOD Policing Week 2025 is now underway, with Dyfed-Powys Police joining forces across the UK in celebrating the work of local officers and staff who serve on the frontline of community safety.

In towns and villages across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Teams (NPPTs) are out in force this week — not for a special campaign, but to highlight the often unsung work they do every day.

“These teams are the eyes and ears of our communities,” a Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said. “They form strong, trusting links with residents, businesses and schools, and are truly at the heart of their neighbourhoods.”

From tackling antisocial behaviour to attending community events and responding to local concerns, the NPPTs work on the ground to build trust and prevent crime before it starts.

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Edwards praised the dedication of the officers, saying: “Our neighbourhood prevention and policing teams are a vital pillar to policing here in Dyfed-Powys. The work they undertake allows us to embed in our communities and understand your needs.”

He continued: “We aim to be visible and accessible, tackle the root causes of crime, and build confidence in policing. If there are specific concerns in your area, we encourage you to speak to your local officer — your voice helps shape our priorities.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llewellyn added: “Neighbourhood Policing Teams play an essential role in keeping our communities safe and connected. Their visibility, local knowledge and daily engagement with the public are key to building trust. I’m proud of the dedication shown by officers and PCSOs across Dyfed-Powys.”

Updates on local activities and community engagement throughout the week will be shared on the social media pages of each area’s policing team.

🔗 To follow your local team’s updates, visit: https://orlo.uk/Q7Kpy

📸 Neighbourhood presence: Police Community Support Officers on patrol during Neighbourhood Policing Week (Pic: DPP)

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

18 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.

Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.

The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.

The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.

Crime

Milford Haven woman spared jail despite string of shop thefts

Published

19 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Repeat offender stole from Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and petrol stations in wave of offences

A MILFORD HAVEN woman who admitted a series of shop thefts committed over a matter of weeks has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

Marion Picton, aged 46, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18) and pleaded guilty to eight theft offences and a drugs-related offence.

The court heard that Picton carried out a string of thefts at stores across Milford Haven between April and June this year.

Among the offences, Picton admitted stealing meat from Food Warehouse on Apr 23, food worth £60 from Victoria Filling Station on May 29, groceries from Home Bargains on Jun 7 and Jun 8, food from Victoria Filling Station on Jun 7 and Jun 9, groceries and non-food items worth £51.09 from Tesco on Jun 16, and food worth £32.50 from Food Warehouse on the same day.

She also admitted failing to attend an initial drugs assessment after testing positive for Class A drugs, including cocaine and opiates.

Magistrates were told the offences represented persistent repeat offending and had been committed while Picton was already subject to a court order.

The bench imposed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

As part of the order, Picton must complete up to 15 rehabilitation activity days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

The court ordered her to pay compensation to several of the businesses affected, including Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and Victoria Filling Station.

In sentencing, magistrates said the offences were serious enough to justify immediate custody but suspended the sentence because there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and Picton appeared motivated to address her addiction issues.

Picton was warned that any further offending during the 18-month suspension period could see the prison sentence activated.