Crime

Milford Haven man banned after Boxing Day drug-drive stop

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7 months ago

July 1, 2025

A BOXING DAY stop-check has led to a driving ban for a Milford Haven man after he was found with a cocaine derivative in his system.

Ashley Hunt, 30, was stopped by police at around 9:00am on December 26 while driving a BMW along Milford Road in Johnston. A roadside drug swipe tested positive, and further analysis at the police station revealed 201 micrograms of benzoylecgonine—the main metabolite of cocaine—in his blood. The legal limit is 50 micrograms.

Hunt, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, admitted the offence at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.

“He was not a drug user at the time and had taken something four days prior,” said his solicitor, Michael Kelleher. “He was totally unaffected by the substance, but it was a major lapse in judgement. He was also on heavy medication and wasn’t thinking clearly. He had no idea he was still over the limit as he felt no effects.”

Magistrates imposed a 12-month driving ban and fined Hunt £120. He was also ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a £48 victim surcharge.

Crime

Pembroke Dock woman admits breaching community order

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21 minutes ago

February 3, 2026

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Magistrates revoke sentence after missed appointments

A PEMBROKE DOCK woman has admitted breaching the terms of a community order.

Shannon Charge, aged 30, of Pater Court, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

She admitted failing to attend a scheduled probation appointment and a drug dependency appointment.

Magistrates revoked the existing community order and ordered her to pay £60 in court costs.

The court heard the order related to earlier offences, for which she had been made subject to rehabilitation and drug treatment requirements. A further review hearing is listed for March 2.

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Milford Haven man given extra unpaid work after breaching court order

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25 minutes ago

February 3, 2026

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Magistrates add hours after missed appointments

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been ordered to complete extra unpaid work after breaching the terms of a community order.

Peter Jones, aged 33, of Precelly Place, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

He admitted failing to attend scheduled unpaid work and a probation appointment earlier this month.

Magistrates varied the order, imposing an additional 10 hours of unpaid work. Jones was also ordered to pay £60 in court costs.

The court heard the original community order followed an earlier conviction.

Crime

Dorset man stopped at Fishguard ferry given domestic violence order

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37 minutes ago

February 3, 2026

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Magistrates told of 13 prior incidents as protection order imposed

A DORSET man was stopped by police at Fishguard Harbour while attempting to travel to Ireland and has now been made subject to a Domestic Violence Protection Order.

Nathaniel Cruickshank, aged 22, of Gillingham, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

The court heard he had travelled to Pembrokeshire on January 30 and was intercepted at the ferry port while planning to board a sailing to Ireland with his partner, prompting police intervention.

Magistrates were told Cruickshank has a lengthy history of domestic violence and abusive behaviour, with officers having attended 13 separate incidents involving him.

Prosecutors outlined a number of previous allegations, including an incident in which he punched his mother in the face and another where he smashed a family television with a guitar after being refused money.

The court also heard that on January 29 a protected person attended their GP surgery expressing fear of him, triggering safeguarding measures.

Police subsequently served a Domestic Violence Protection Notice, and Cruickshank was later arrested at Fishguard.

Magistrates granted a 28-day Domestic Violence Protection Order preventing him from threatening or using violence, making any direct or indirect contact with the protected person, or returning to her address.

Issuing a warning in court, magistrates told him any breach would have serious consequences.