Crime

Milford woman sentenced over indecent images and extreme pornography

Published

7 months ago

September 19, 2025

A YOUNG woman from west Wales has avoided immediate custody after admitting serious offences involving indecent images of children and extreme pornography.

Police attended an address on Richard John Road, Milford Haven, on August 31, 2022, after receiving intelligence that indecent material was being uploaded online.

Checks were carried out on devices belonging to those at the property, and officers discovered a large number of images on the iPhone of Cheyenne Trice.

Prosecutor Alycia Carpanini told the court that Trice was in possession of 36 Category A images – including 25 videos – as well as five Category B images and two Category C images. Among them was a video showing an adult man raping a baby.

She was also found with six extreme pornographic images, including one depicting a man sexually abusing a Chihuahua.

Further examination of her phone showed that Trice had discussed child sexual abuse videos on Twitter in August 2022 and had shared a link to one such video with another user. Explicit search terms were also identified in her browsing history.

In police interview, Trice denied knowingly storing or distributing the material, but she later pleaded guilty to distributing a Category A indecent image, three counts of making indecent images of children, and possession of extreme pornography.

The court heard that Trice, now 21 and living in Murray Street, Llanelli, had no previous convictions and was aged between 13 and 18 when the offences were committed.

Defence counsel Jon Tarrant said his client had lived much of her life online, often in isolation, and that her access to the internet during her teenage years had contributed to her offending. He asked the court to focus on rehabilitation, stressing that she had not reoffended in the three years since the offences.

Judge Geraint Walters criticised the delay in bringing the matter before the court, describing it as “a scandal”.

Trice was handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. She must complete a 12-month mental health treatment programme, take part in 20 days of rehabilitation activity, and register as a sex offender for 10 years. A sexual harm prevention order was also imposed for the same period.

Crime

Man appears in court charged over death of Blood Bike Wales volunteer

Published

15 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

FAMILY WATCHED FROM PUBLIC GALLERY AS CASE SENT TO CROWN COURT

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has appeared before magistrates charged with causing the death of Blood Bike Wales volunteer Tim Minett by dangerous driving.

Mr Minett was riding a Blood Bike Wales Honda motorcycle on the afternoon of July 2, 2025, when it was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Crafter van on the A478 between Glandycross and Blaenffos.

He had been transporting blood supplies for the NHS at the time.

This week the van’s driver, Roger King, 57, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with causing Mr Minett’s death by dangerous driving.

King stood in the dock to confirm his name, age and address as members of Mr Minett’s family watched from the public gallery.

Magistrates were told that, due to the seriousness of the allegation, the case can only be dealt with at the Crown Court.

Proceedings will continue at Swansea Crown Court on May 29.

King was released on unconditional bail until that date.c

Crime

Man breached restraining order by entering woman’s home

Published

16 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

COURT HEARS APPLICATION MADE TO DISCHARGE ORDER

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been sentenced after being found inside a woman’s home despite being banned from contacting her.

Peter Bromley, 51, of Parc y Chwarel, Fishguard, was made subject to a restraining order by Haverfordwest magistrates on February 26.

The order prevented him from having any direct or indirect contact with Rhiannon Bowen.

But on April 8, police received a call claiming Bromley was present at Ms Bowen’s address in Fishguard.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that when officers arrived at the property, Ms Bowen initially denied that Bromley was there.

However, when officers gained access to the property, they found Bromley inside the kitchen.

This week Bromley pleaded guilty to breaching the restraining order.

He was legally represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who told magistrates that Ms Bowen had recently begun proceedings to have the restraining order removed and discharged.

“Considerable progress has been made by the defendant in various areas of his life,” said Mr Lloyd.

Bromley was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and an £80 surcharge.

He must also complete a 12-month alcohol treatment requirement.

Crime

Drink-driver hit bicycle and failed to stop

Published

16 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

SENTENCE ADJOURNED FOR PROBATION REPORT

A 23-YEAR-old motorist has been given an interim driving ban after admitting he was over the drink-drive limit when he damaged a bicycle in a collision.

Ajay Mathias was driving his Ford Fiesta along the A478 at Allensbank on April 8 when he collided with the bicycle.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that subsequent breath tests showed Mathias had 44 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Mathias, of Min y Llan, Letterston, appeared before magistrates this week where he pleaded guilty to drink-driving and failing to stop after a road accident.

Sentencing was adjourned until April 30, when magistrates will consider a probation report.

Mathias was released on unconditional bail until that date.