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Pembroke Dock drug-driver banned after being caught over cannabis and cocaine limits

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A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been banned from the roads for more than three years after being caught drug-driving for the third time.

Adam Crayford, 28, was stopped by police shortly after 10pm on January 9 as he drove his Volkswagen Golf through Pembroke Dock.

Blood tests later showed he had 5.8mcg of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient in cannabis, in his system. The legal limit is 2mcg.

He was also found to have 117mcg of benzoylecgonine, a cocaine breakdown product, in his blood. The legal limit is 50mcg.

This week Haverfordwest magistrates were told that Crayford, of Mayfield House, Victoria Road, Pembroke Dock, had previously been convicted of drug-driving in 2019 and of failing to provide a specimen for analysis in 2022.

Crayford pleaded guilty to both drug-driving offences.

“He is disappointed to be back before the courts again and recognises the seriousness of the matter,” said his solicitor, Alaw Harries.

“This is particularly so in light of his previous convictions.”

After considering a probation report, magistrates sentenced Crayford to an 18-month community order. He must complete 100 hours of unpaid work and attend 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

He was disqualified from driving for 40 months and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.

 

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after A44 collision near Aberystwyth

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a single-vehicle collision on the A44 near Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, led to an attempted murder investigation.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened at around 8:50pm on Tuesday, June 30.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, domestic abuse and dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.

The investigation is being led by CID and the force’s major crime team, with officers expected to remain in the area over the coming days while enquiries continue.

Police are now appealing for anyone with information, footage or dashcam video to come forward.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a disturbance in or around Capel Bangor at the time of the incident, anyone who was travelling on the A44 near Capel Bangor on Tuesday evening, or anyone who may have mobile phone, video or dashcam footage showing the people involved.

They are also asking anyone who can identify others who were present at the location around the time of the incident to contact them.

Information can be submitted through the dedicated investigation page at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/6325A32-PO1

Alternatively, police can be contacted by emailing [email protected], sending a direct message on social media, or calling 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the charity’s website.

Anyone contacting police should quote reference: DP-20260630-390.

 

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Police issue warning over illegal use of private e-scooters

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POLICE in Haverfordwest, Fishguard and St Davids are reminding residents that privately owned e-scooters cannot legally be used on roads, pavements or other public spaces.

E-scooters are treated as motor vehicles under road traffic law. This means riders would need to meet the same legal requirements as other motorists, including having a valid licence, insurance and tax.

However, because privately owned e-scooters cannot currently be insured for use on public roads, they cannot legally be ridden in public places. They may only be used on private land, with the permission of the landowner.

Anyone caught riding an e-scooter illegally could face a fixed penalty notice, including a £300 fine and six penalty points for riding without insurance. Riders may also face a fine of up to £100 and three to six penalty points for riding without the correct licence.

Police say riders may also be committing further offences if they are caught riding on pavements, using a mobile phone while riding, going through red lights, or riding while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The penalties for drink or drug riding are treated in the same way as if a person was driving a car, and could include a court-imposed fine, a driving ban or imprisonment.

Officers are urging parents and young people to understand the rules before buying or using an e-scooter.

 

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Police appeal after alleged sexual assault in Carmarthen

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OFFICERS investigating an alleged sexual assault in Carmarthen are appealing for the public’s help to identify a person who may have information.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened in front of F.Hinds jewellers on Lammas Street at around 4pm on Tuesday, May 12.

Investigating officers have carried out a number of enquiries and are now asking for assistance in identifying the person pictured.

Police stressed that the person may have information that could help the investigation.

Anyone who is the person pictured, or who knows who they are, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Quote reference: 26000377639

 

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