Crime

Cocaine dealer tried to flee through alleyway as police closed in

Published

2 months ago

January 1, 2026

A Milford Haven man dumped drugs and cash over a fence while attempting to escape officers

A MILFORD HAVEN man tried to make a run for it through a back alley after police knocked on his door, dumping drugs and cash as he fled, a court has heard.

Dominic Jeary, aged 40, attempted to escape from his home on Precelly Place on November 26 after initially refusing officers entry, Swansea Crown Court was told.

Prosecutor Caitlyn Jones said police attended the address and were met with obstruction before Jeary bolted out of the rear of the property and into an alleyway.

As he ran, officers saw him empty his pockets over a fence. Police later recovered £600 in cash, a snap bag containing white powder, and a wallet holding £4.95, 20 euros, and an identity card.

A subsequent search uncovered 9.27 grams of cocaine, valued at between £840 and £1,050, along with 4.7 grams of cannabis worth around £50. Officers also seized three canisters of nitrous oxide, three mobile phones, and three sets of weighing scales.

Jeary told police the cash came from £1,000 transferred to him by his grandmother and claimed he was not addicted to cocaine, saying he used it only at weekends. However, analysis of his mobile phone revealed evidence of cocaine dealing throughout the month leading up to his arrest.

He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of cannabis, and possession of criminal property relating to the cash.

The court heard Jeary had twelve previous convictions for twenty-four offences, although his only previous drug offence was a Class B possession in September 2010. His last conviction dated back to 2011.

Defence barrister Emily Bennett said Jeary had turned to drugs and gambling after losing his job and experiencing a family bereavement, which led him into debt.

She told the court he had completed a substance misuse course while in custody and was determined to change his life, adding that he had taken responsibility by entering guilty pleas at the earliest opportunity.

Sentencing him to two-and-a-half years in prison, Judge Catherine Richards said: “You must have known that if you were caught you would face immediate custody. I’ve read the messages, and it is clear you were expecting a significant financial gain.”

A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing has been listed for April 24.

Crime

Man who threw corrosive liquid at guest and fled abroad jailed

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1 day ago

February 18, 2026

Court Reporter

A BUSINESSMAN who threw a corrosive liquid into a guest’s face during a row at a spiritual retreat before fleeing the country has been jailed for 18 months.

Dean Mayze, aged 38, from Abercrave in Powys, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm following the attack at his Hafan-y-Coed retreat in December 2022.

Swansea Crown Court heard the assault happened after an argument with guest Keifer Price, who had complained about the condition of his accommodation, including a lack of heating and washing facilities.

During the confrontation, Mayze produced a blue container and threw its contents upwards into the victim’s face.

The liquid — described as smelling like ammonia — entered Mr Price’s eyes, nose and mouth, leaving him in severe pain and struggling to breathe.

Medical evidence confirmed injuries consistent with a chemical burn to both eyes. He suffered abrasions, a corneal defect and the loss of the outer corneal layer in one eye, requiring significant treatment to prevent permanent sight loss. He has since recovered without lasting injury.

Fled across Europe

Following the attack, Mayze fled the UK, triggering an international search.

The court heard he travelled across several European countries, including Ireland, France, Italy, Croatia and Greece, before eventually being arrested in Romania in 2025.

Despite being on the run, he remained in regular contact with police by text and email, at one point telling officers he would not be returning to Wales.

His partner initially claimed responsibility for the assault and later received a suspended prison sentence after admitting perverting the course of justice.

Previous conviction

The court was told Mayze has a previous conviction for wounding involving a corrosive substance in Kent in 2013.

Defence barrister Andrew Taylor said his client had experienced harsh conditions while detained in Romania, including contracting scabies without treatment, and described him as remorseful.

However, Judge Geraint Walters said it was “pure luck” the victim had not suffered permanent injuries, describing the attack as a “particularly wicked way of inflicting violence”.

Sentence and order

Mayze, who appeared via video link from prison, had previously denied a more serious charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment and made subject to a three-year restraining order.

Crime

Police appeal after man injured in St Davids incident

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1 day ago

February 18, 2026

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident in St Davids which left one man injured.

The incident happened in Nun Street at around 11:10am on Tuesday, December 30. The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident.

Police are now asking anyone with information, dash cam footage, or CCTV that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online at:
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/

Alternatively, email [email protected], send a direct message via social media, or call 101 quoting reference DP20251230094.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crime

Sexual assault allegation to be tried

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1 day ago

February 18, 2026

Tamsin Mathias

Accused granted conditional bail

A SEXUAL assault allegation has been listed for trial following a hearing before magistrates.

David Fletcher, 45, of Chestnut Way, Mount Estate, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, appeared before magistrates in Llanelli on Thursday (Feb 12) charged with sexual assault, contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

The charge alleges that on March 16, 2025, at Johnston, Pembrokeshire, he intentionally touched a woman aged 16 or over and that the touching was sexual when she did not consent and he did not reasonably believe that she was consenting.

The matter was adjourned for trial and Fletcher was remanded on conditional bail.

The trial is listed for March 9, 2026 at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court. Bail conditions prohibit him from entering a specified premises in Johnston, from contacting directly or indirectly the complainant or any prosecution witnesses, and from posting any information relating to the investigation on social media. The conditions were imposed to prevent further offending and to prevent interference with witnesses or obstruction of justice.