Crime

Tenby carer banned after drug-driving in Milford Haven

Published

3 months ago

March 5, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

Motorist over cannabis limit during routine police check

A TENBY carer has lost her driving licence after being caught drug-driving in Milford Haven.

Samantha Jones, 40, was stopped by police on the afternoon of November 23 as officers carried out routine vehicle checks on Robert Street, Milford Haven.

After providing a positive roadside drugs swipe, Jones was asked to give a blood sample. Analysis later showed she had 2.3 micrograms of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in her system. The legal limit is 2 micrograms.

Jones appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates this week where she pleaded guilty to the offence.

She was represented by solicitor Fenn Richards, who told the court the defendant had used cannabis for several years to help her sleep.

“She’s tried other medications but they haven’t worked,” said Ms Richards.

“She had taken cannabis the night before and didn’t think she would still be over the limit. But this has been a bit of a wake-up call for her, and since the incident she’s reduced her intake and wants to completely stay away from it.”

Jones, of Heywood Court, Tenby, was fined £346 and ordered to pay a £138 court surcharge and £85 in costs. She was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Crime

Carmarthenshire man jailed for having lock knife

Published

3 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Court Reporter

Court told offence was committed during suspended sentence period

A CARMARTHENSHIRE man has been jailed after admitting possessing a lock knife in a public place.

David Jones, aged 61, of Cwmcatty, Porthyrhyd, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

He admitted that on June 4, at Llanelli, he had a lock knife with him in a public place without good reason or lawful authority.

Jones was jailed for four months.

The court record stated the offence was so serious that only custody could be justified, and that it was committed during the operational period of a suspended sentence.

The court also ordered that the lock knife be forfeited and deprived from him.

A second charge, alleging threatening or abusive behaviour towards PCSO Nicholl of Dyfed-Powys Police, was withdrawn.

Crime

Milford Haven man admits harassment and assault

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3 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Court Reporter

Case adjourned for pre-sentence report at Haverfordwest court

A MILFORD HAVEN man has admitted harassment and assault charges.

Wayne Whatling, aged 40, of Howarth Close, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

The court heard that between September 1 and September 13, 2025, at Milford Haven, Whatling pursued a course of conduct which amounted to harassment of Carol Whatling.

The charge stated that he regularly asked her for money and that she was in fear of repercussions if she did not provide it.

Whatling also admitted assaulting Ben Whatling by beating him at Milford Haven on September 13, 2025.

Magistrates adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report.

He was remanded on conditional bail and must return to Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 11.

Crime

Milford Haven man fined after restraining order breach

Published

4 hours ago

June 6, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Defendant admitted contacting woman and attending Fishguard address

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been fined after admitting breaching a restraining order in Fishguard.

Steven O’Sullivan, aged 40, of Milton Crescent, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Jun 5).

He admitted breaching a restraining order imposed by Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Magistrates’ Court on November 8, 2012.

The court heard that between June 2 and June 5, at Fishguard, O’Sullivan contacted Delyth O’Sullivan and attended her address without reasonable excuse.

The order prohibited him from doing so.

Magistrates fined O’Sullivan £200 and ordered him to pay £85 prosecution costs.