Crime

Ex-police officer caught stealing from Young Farmers club

Published

1 month ago

October 9, 2025

Tiers Cross members say thefts have been ‘going on for years’

A FORMER police officer has been caught stealing money from Tiers Cross Young Farmers Club — after suspicious members set up video surveillance to find out who had been dipping into club funds.

Carole Thomas, from Hakin, was caught in the act on camera during a club event earlier this year. The theft was reported to police in April 2025, and she was later interviewed under caution during the summer.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed to The Herald that an allegation of theft from Tiers Cross Young Farmers Club was received in April and that a woman had been dealt with by means of a conditional caution.

Thomas, who once served as a police officer, initially denied the offence but admitted what she had done after being shown the footage. She agreed to repay the money by the end of October.

Club members told The Herald that the sum involved was small, but said they believe similar incidents may have been taking place “for years.”

One member said: “We’ve had money going missing for a long time. This time we all clubbed together to buy cameras — and we finally caught her. It’s a real betrayal of trust.”

The club said that stolen money was from funds raised for the Withybush Chemotherapy Day Unit at the Tiers Cross YFC’s Easter Bingo.

The Herald understands that members have described the matter as “a disgrace” and hope that making it public will prevent anything similar happening again.

A conditional caution, issued in this case, is a formal police disposal used for minor offences where the offender admits the crime. Instead of being charged or taken to court, the person accepts certain conditions — such as repaying money, writing an apology or attending rehabilitation sessions. If the conditions are met within the agreed period, no further action is taken. However, failure to comply can lead to prosecution for the original offence.

Crime

Neyland man in custody after late-night assault in Milford Haven

Published

16 hours ago

November 10, 2025

Court Reporter

Victim taken to hospital as police close Charles Street for several hours

A NEYLAND man has been remanded in custody following a serious assault in Milford Haven at the weekend.

Benjamin Cullen, aged nineteen, of Gordon Parry Road, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Nov 10) charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident on Charles Street late on Saturday night (Nov 8).

The court heard that the victim, Nicholas Hammond, was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Cullen did not formally enter a plea.

The case was committed to Swansea Crown Court, where he is due to appear on Monday, November 24.

He was remanded in custody after magistrates heard details of his previous record and concerns that he may offend or interfere with witnesses if released on bail.

A second man, aged thirty-six, was also arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police and ambulance crews attended the scene at around 11:30pm on Charles Street, which remained closed for several hours during the investigation.

Crime

Two arrested after woman rescued from Main Street building in Pembroke

Published

23 hours ago

November 10, 2025

Tom Sinclair

POLICE have arrested two men on suspicion of rape and false imprisonment following a serious incident on Main Street, Pembroke, on Sunday morning (Nov 9).

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called at 9:45am to reports of a woman in distress at a property above Mehfil’s Indian restaurant. The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Two men, aged 36 and 27, were arrested at the scene. They have since been released on bail while police enquiries continue.

Officers remained outside the premises for much of the morning, with several police vehicles and ambulances attending. A cordon was placed around the entrance to Willings Walk shopping arcade as forensic work was carried out.

The Herald understands that the woman’s condition is stable, and police have confirmed that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police, quoting reference DP-20251109-132.