Crime

Pembrokeshire teenager admits driving almost four times over drug-drive limit

Published

2 months ago

May 20, 2026

A MILFORD teenager has been ordered off the roads after admitting driving her Corsa through the town centre when she was almost four times over the legal drug-drive limit.

Rosie Phillips, 18, was stopped by officers just before 11pm on December 20 as she drove her vehicle through Precelly Place, Milford Haven. A Police National Computer check showed that the vehicle was being driven without third party insurance, and it’s MOT had expired.

“The defendant was a provisional licence holder and there wasn’t a suitable passenger accompanying her,” Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“They could also smell cannabis emanating from the vehicle.”

A roadside drugs swipe proved positive while further tests carried out at the police station showed Phillips had 9.1mcg of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in her system. The legal limit is 2.

Phillips, of Elm Lane, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to driving over the specified drug limit, driving without a valid test certificate, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without third party insurance. Her solicitor, Tom Lloyd, said the defendant deeply regrets her actions on December 20.

“She’s mortified to be here today,” he said. “The vehicle was registered to her, and this was a one-off immature error of judgement after she agreed to drive her boyfriend to get a bank card, even though she initially said no.”

Mr Lloyd said the offences were committed at ‘a particularly difficult time’ for the defendant, “She was hanging out with the wrong sort of people but she’s now stopped taking cannabis and has replaced that with exercise, and goes to the gym on a regular basis,” he said.

Phillips was disqualified from driving for 12 months. She was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £48 surcharge.

Crime

Man in critical condition after serious assault in New Quay

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3 hours ago

July 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A 20-YEAR-OLD man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being seriously assaulted in New Quay.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened at around 12:51am on Saturday (July 4) in Margaret Street, leading to Uplands Square.

The victim suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody.

Police said enquiries are progressing, led by CID and the Major Crime Team. A visible police presence is expected to remain in the area over the coming days.

Officers are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.

Quote reference: DP-20260704-028.

Crime

Man charged with attempted murder after A44 collision near Aberystwyth

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1 day ago

July 3, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following a single-vehicle collision on the A44 near Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened on Tuesday, June 30.

Owen Rhys-Jones, of Dol-y-Bont, Aberystwyth, has been charged with attempted murder, dangerous driving, and controlling and coercive behaviour.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before court.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and are asking anyone who was in the Capel Bangor area at around 8.50pm on Tuesday, June 30, to come forward.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed a disturbance in or around Capel Bangor, or who may have phone, video or dashcam footage of the incident.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police through the force’s dedicated online portal.

The force said: “We would like to thank the local community for their support while officers have carried out extensive enquiries, and to those who have supported our investigation so far.”

Crime

Man sent to Crown Court over alleged Cardigan cocaine and cannabis supply

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2 days ago

July 3, 2026

Court Reporter

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to Crown Court to face a series of alleged drug supply offences in Cardigan.

Harrison Casey, of Harebell Way, Brownsover, Rugby, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jul 2).

He faces six charges relating to alleged offences at Bridge Street, Cardigan, between April 7 and April 24, 2023.

The charges include being concerned in the supply of cocaine, a Class A drug, and being concerned in the supply of cannabis, a Class B drug.

Casey is also accused of possessing cannabis with intent to supply, possessing tetrahydrocannabinol with intent to supply, being concerned in an offer to supply THC edibles, and possessing flualpazolam, a Class C drug.

There were no pleas to the charges at this stage.

Magistrates sent the case to Swansea Crown Court for trial under Section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Casey was granted unconditional bail and is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on August 3 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.