Crime

Dyfed-Powys Police unveil plans for solar farm at Carmarthen HQ

Published

5 months ago

July 7, 2025

Public consultation launched ahead of planning application

DYFED-POWYS POLICE and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dafydd Llywelyn has unveiled plans to build a large-scale solar farm on unused land at the force’s headquarters in Llangunnor, Carmarthen.

The proposed development includes the installation of 1,420 photovoltaic (PV) panels, a battery storage system, and associated infrastructure. Once operational, the solar farm is expected to generate approximately 592,245 kWh of electricity each year—of which around 88% would be used directly by Dyfed-Powys Police.

This move is projected to reduce the force’s reliance on grid electricity and deliver an estimated carbon saving of 109,647 kg annually. While exact financial savings will depend on future energy prices, the project is expected to significantly cut the force’s long-term energy bills.

Commissioner Llywelyn said the project reflects the force’s wider commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible use of public funds.

“In addition to cutting our carbon footprint, this investment in renewable energy will deliver long-term financial savings and help us contribute to a greener future,” he said. “I strongly encourage local residents—particularly those in the Llangunnor area—to engage with the consultation and share their views.”

CBRE, a commercial real estate and investment firm, is acting on behalf of the PCC and Dyfed-Powys Police. A pre-planning application consultation has been launched to gather public feedback before submitting a formal application to Carmarthenshire County Council.

As part of the consultation, an in-person public drop-in event will take place at Carmarthen Library on Wednesday, 10 July, from 9:00am to 6:30pm.

Full details of the proposed development, along with an opportunity to comment, are available online at: [View the Solar Farm consultation here].

The consultation is open until 25 July 2025.

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Crime

Aberystwyth man denies criminal damage charge over Cardigan gallery window

Published

14 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Alleged incident said to have taken place on Bridge Street

AN ABERYSTWYTH man has denied a charge of criminal damage relating to an alleged incident in Cardigan.

Ricky Myers, aged 27, of Jasper House, Aberystwyth, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Myers is accused of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, contrary to the Criminal Damage Act 1971.

The charge relates to an incident on Saturday (Aug 24, 2024) at Manchester House on Bridge Street, Cardigan, where it is alleged that a window at the Cardigan Gallery was damaged. The property is said to belong to Peter Austin.

Myers pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

Magistrates adjourned the case for further case management, and Myers was remanded on conditional bail, with a condition that he live and sleep each night at his home address.

He is due to return to court at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2:00pm.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on string of offences

Published

14 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Harassment charge and three assaults among cases listed for Llanelli court

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing after admitting a series of offences, including harassment and assaults.

Tony Brundrett, aged 21, of Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard Brundrett has pleaded guilty to harassment without violence, contrary to the Protection from Harassment Act. The charge alleges that between Tuesday (Sep 17) and Thursday (Oct 31) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, he pursued a course of conduct amounting to harassment of a female, including attending her home address and contacting her by text message.

He has also admitted assault by beating against the same female, alleged to have taken place on Wednesday (May 21) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, and a further assault by beating against a second female on Thursday (Oct 30), also at Spring View.

Magistrates were additionally told that Brundrett faces a further allegation of common assault against a third female, said to have occurred on Tuesday (Dec 9) at Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock. No plea was recorded to that matter in the register entry.

Brundrett has also pleaded guilty to a number of offences linked to an incident in Haverfordwest on Saturday (Nov 16). These include:

Aggravated vehicle taking, involving a Vauxhall Corsa, with damage caused before recovery
Using a motor vehicle without insurance
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Criminal damage, involving a window belonging to Pembrokeshire County Council

He was remanded in custody, with the next hearing listed at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10:00am.

Crime

Milford Haven man admits multiple offences after A477 incident

Published

14 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Zombie knife charge and dangerous driving among offences before the court

A MILFORD HAVEN man has appeared before magistrates charged with four offences arising from a single incident in Pembrokeshire.

Simon Rees, aged 28, of Observatory Avenue, Hakin, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that all four offences are alleged to have taken place on Tuesday (Nov 5) and relate to an incident on the A477 towards Pembroke Dock involving a Ford Fiesta.

Rees is charged with:

Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, namely a zombie knife
Dangerous driving
Using a motor vehicle without third party insurance
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence

Magistrates were told that Rees has pleaded guilty to the insurance offence and to driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He has also changed his plea to guilty on the offensive weapon charge, while indicating a guilty plea to the dangerous driving offence.

The case was adjourned for sentence, and the court ordered that a pre-sentence report be prepared.

Rees was remanded on conditional bail, with conditions including a night-time curfew between 8:00pm and 7:00am, to be electronically monitored, and a requirement to reside at his home address.

He is due to return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Tuesday (Jan 7) at 10:00am.