Crime
Man given suspended prison sentence for drugs, weapons and driving offences
A MILFORD HAVEN man has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting a string of offences including drug possession, carrying an offensive weapon and multiple driving matters.
Simon Rees, aged 28, of Observatory Avenue, Hakin, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Rees pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the legal limit, relating to an incident on August 26, 2025. That offence was before the court on several linked matters and was dealt with as part of the same sentencing exercise.
He also admitted possessing a Class B controlled drug (cannabis) on December 20, 2025.
In relation to a separate incident on November 5, 2025, Rees pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, as well as dangerous driving, using a motor vehicle without insurance, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
The court also took into account a further offence of failing to attend for, or remain for the duration of, an impairment assessment, connected to the December incident. That matter was taken into consideration and attracted no separate penalty.
Magistrates imposed a suspended prison sentence, bringing together the most serious offences, and ordered that certain property be forfeited and destroyed. His driving record was also endorsed, with some matters resulting in no separate penalty as part of the overall sentence.
Rees was ordered to pay prosecution costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.
A HAVERFORDWEST man has been fined after admitting a public order offence.
Gareth Williams, aged 45, of Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Williams was charged with using threatening or abusive words or behaviour, contrary to the Public Order Act, during an incident on December 28, 2025.
He pleaded guilty to the offence at the first opportunity.
Magistrates imposed a fine, and ordered Williams to pay prosecution costs and a victim surcharge.
A PEMBROKE man has been fined and disqualified from driving after admitting a motoring offence.
Rhys Phillips, aged 33, of Bush Street, Pembroke, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Phillips drove a motor vehicle without insurance on October 2, 2025.
He pleaded guilty to the offence.
Magistrates imposed a fine, endorsed his licence with penalty points, and imposed a driving disqualification due to his record. He was also ordered to pay prosecution costs and a victim surcharge.
A HAVERFORDWEST woman has been fined after admitting breaching the terms of a criminal behaviour order.
Samantha Hughes, aged 29, of Prendergast, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 7).
The court heard that Hughes breached the terms of a criminal behaviour order, imposed following previous convictions, by entering a prohibited retail premises on December 22, 2025.
She pleaded guilty to the offence.
Magistrates imposed a financial penalty, ordering Hughes to pay a fine, together with prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. No further action was taken on the underlying order, which remains in force.
No reporting restrictions were imposed.
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