Crime

Pembrokeshire woman denies dog noise breaches

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1 month ago

September 30, 2025

Trial set for November over nine alleged community protection notice violations

A PEMBROKESHIRE woman has denied breaching a community protection notice on nine occasions after complaints about the barking of her dogs.

Julia Goodgame, 53, of Bryn y Derwydd, Trefin, appeared before District Judge Mark Layton at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Sept 30), where she pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Prosecuting on behalf of Pembrokeshire County Council, Harry Dickens told the court that the notice was issued on June 17, 2025, requiring Goodgame to keep her dogs under control.

“The concern that Pembrokeshire County Council has is with the noise pollution,” Mr Dickens said. “As a result of the barking, others living close to her property are being regularly affected.”

The council alleges that Goodgame breached the order on June 17, 20, 22 and 27, and on July 7, 9, 10, 14 and 15.

After entering her pleas, Goodgame was released on unconditional bail pending her trial, which is scheduled to take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on November 10. Eight witnesses are expected to give evidence for the council.

Crime

Goodwick man convicted of drug-driving after failing to attend earlier hearings

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1 day ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A GOODWICK man has been found guilty of drug-driving after previously failing to appear at court.

Marc Barber, aged 41, of Monarch House, Dyffryn, appeared before District Judge M Layton at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The court heard that Barber had driven a vehicle in March with a controlled drug in his system exceeding the prescribed limit. He initially denied the charge when he appeared in court in September but was convicted following a trial.

The case had been delayed after Barber failed to surrender to bail on a number of occasions, leading to warrants being issued for his arrest.

Barber was convicted of the drug-driving offence and the case was adjourned for sentencing.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man fined for speeding and driving without insurance

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1 day ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been fined after being found guilty of speeding and admitting to driving without insurance earlier this year.

Jake Jones, aged 24, of Ferry Terrace, Waterloo, appeared before District Judge M Layton at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The court heard that Jones had been caught exceeding the speed limit on February 3 while driving in Pembrokeshire. He initially denied the offence, but was later found guilty after trial.

He was also charged with using a motor vehicle on a public road without third-party insurance on April 2. On this count, he changed his plea to guilty when he reappeared before the court in September.

The court imposed fines and ordered Jones to pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. His driving record was endorsed, but he was not disqualified after the court accepted there were mitigating circumstances.

Crime

Pembroke Dock woman found guilty of owning fighting dog

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1 day ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK woman has been found guilty of owning a fighting dog — and a warrant has been issued for her arrest after she failed to attend court for the verdict.

Elisha Callen, aged 26, of Glenview Avenue, denied possessing or having custody of a fighting dog, contrary to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The offence took place on July 26 this year.

Callen had pleaded not guilty at an earlier hearing in July, but was found guilty in her absence following a trial before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The case was prosecuted by CPS Wales (South West), with Nia James appearing for the Crown. Callen was represented by Liam Francis of DJG Solicitors.

Magistrates issued a warrant for her arrest without bail.

The bench was chaired by Mrs C Kendrick, sitting with Dr R Talbot-English and Mrs J Davies.