Crime

Pembroke Dock man jailed over string of thefts

Published

2 years ago

April 6, 2024

Court Reporter

Defendant admitted stealing from two vehicles and shoplifting skincare products while on licence and wanted on recall

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been jailed after admitting three theft offences committed in the town on the same day.

Sean McGhan, aged 34, of Wesley Court, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Friday (Apr 5), where he pleaded guilty to two charges of theft from a motor vehicle and one charge of shop theft.

The court heard that on Wednesday (Apr 3), McGhan stole a number of items from a vehicle at Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, including prescription sunglasses, a Bluetooth speaker, a charger and lead, a black torch, a white eco cleaning glove and other miscellaneous items belonging to Erika Mazuriene. The value of those items was not stated.

He also admitted stealing property worth £236.99 from a vehicle at the Bush Hotel, Laws Street, Pembroke Dock. The stolen items included spectacles, two torches, a waterproof jacket, binoculars, reading glasses and a bobble hat belonging to Kevin Jones.

In a third offence on the same day, McGhan stole No 7 skincare products worth £104.85 from Boots the Chemist in Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock.

Magistrates were told the offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified. The court noted that the thefts were committed while McGhan was on licence and while he was wanted on recall.

He was sentenced to eight weeks in prison for each offence, with all sentences to run concurrently.

McGhan was also ordered to pay £196 compensation in relation to the theft from Kevin Jones and £104.85 compensation to Boots. A victim surcharge of £154 was imposed, to be paid on release. No order for prosecution costs was made due to his limited means, with priority given to compensation.

Crime

Man who assaulted woman remanded after failing to attend court

Published

3 days ago

April 24, 2026

Court Reporter

A 50-YEAR-OLD man of no fixed abode has been remanded in custody after admitting failing to surrender to court bail.

Michael Sudbury, whose address was listed as no fixed abode, Llangunnor Road, Llangunnor, Carmarthen, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Apr 23) following the execution of a bench warrant.

Sudbury admitted failing without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Apr 20), having previously been released on bail at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on March 30.

The court also dealt with a common assault matter. Sudbury had denied assaulting the female in Haverfordwest on October 22, 2025, but was found guilty on Monday (Apr 20).

Magistrates Mr S Weatherall, Mr C Rees and Mr J Ross committed Sudbury to Swansea Crown Court for sentence.

He was remanded in custody on the basis that inquiries are needed and to determine the most suitable way of dealing with the case. The court recorded bail exceptions including a likelihood of further offending and a risk of causing injury or fear of injury to an associated person.

A pre-sentence report was ordered and a victim personal statement is expected to be presented to the court.

Sudbury will next appear at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday, May 7, at 9:00am.

Crime

Hakin resident fined £1,330 over repeated noise and intimidation breaches

Published

3 days ago

April 24, 2026

Court Reporter

A HAKIN resident has been ordered to pay £1,330 after repeatedly breaching a community protection notice over loud music, shouting and intimidation.

Tania Evans, aged 47, of James Street, Hakin, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Apr 23), where guilty pleas were entered to six offences.

The court heard that Evans had been issued with a community protection notice requiring behaviour at the property not to have an unreasonable and detrimental effect on people living nearby.

However, the notice was breached on six separate dates: October 28, December 3, December 9, December 23, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

The breaches involved excessive and persistent loud music, abusive or excessive shouting, and the use of intimidation by Evans or visitors to the property.

One of the later breaches stated that Evans failed to ensure that people at the property did not act in a way likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress through amplified music, shouting or intimidation in the local area.

Magistrates fined Evans £162 for each of the first three offences. No separate penalty was imposed for the remaining three matters, but the guilty pleas were taken into account.

Evans was also ordered to pay a £194 victim surcharge and £650 costs, bringing the total to £1,330.

A collection order was made, with the court noting that deductions from benefits could be used if necessary.