News
River Teifi search stood down

THE SEARCH of the River Teifi at Cardigan for a female reported to have had entered the water from the bridge has been stood down this evening (Dec 6).
This follows an extensive, thorough and methodical search – but Dyfed-Powys Police say all search possibilities have now been exhausted.
A police spokesperson said: “Based on the information supplied to us by eye witnesses, this was a necessary and proportionate response, as there could have been a life at risk or a person to recover. But nothing suspicious has been found, we have no reports of a missing person in the area that would fit the description, and no further information has come to light to suggest that a female did actually enter the water.”
Chief Inspector Peter Roderick said: “Based on the information that was provided to us on Sunday 4th December, we had reason to believe that a female had potentially entered the river and come to harm. Enquiries were conducted with a number of witnesses, and a search commenced immediately to try and establish the facts and possibly save a life.
“As the search progressed, no further information or evidence has come to light, and we are content that we have exhausted all possibilities in respect of searching the river. As such we have therefore stood specialist resources down, these including the Marine Unit, victim recovery dogs and police divers. I thank all our partner agencies who assisted us with this search, namely the Fire and Rescue Services and HM Coastguard as well as the local community.”
Chief Inspector Roderick added: “Members of the public are asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police on 101 if they have any information relating to the sighting of a female or person on the bridge at around 1pm on Sunday 4th December. Local enquiries are still continuing in an attempt to identify an adult female sighted on the bridge at the relevant time, and also a young female described as having brown hair, possibly with burgundy or red streaks, or red/ginger hair, who may be able to assist the police with this enquiry”.
Crime
Domestic violence offender jailed after breaching court order

A LONG-STANDING Pembrokeshire domestic violence offender has been sent back to prison after breaching a domestic violence protection order.
Paul Webber was arrested on March 18 after being seen kissing his victim outside probation offices in Haverfordwest, despite a court order preventing contact.
A court order imposed by Llanelli magistrates earlier this month prevented him from making any contact with the female after being convicted of threatening to kill her, strangle her, and sexually assault her.
“On March 12, a report was made to police that he’d attended a probation appointment with the female, who remained standing outside the offices,” a spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
“Police officers viewed the CCTV footage and recognised the female as the victim.
“This was clearly a breach of the domestic violence protection order towards a vulnerable woman, and there’s also concern that she minimises incidents. He’s known as a domestic violence instigator with previous partners.”
Webber, of Winch Lane, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty to breaching the domestic violence protection order.
He was sentenced to 28 days in custody.
“You were aware of the terms of the order but you deliberately breached it,” said the presiding magistrate when passing sentence.
“You showed a complete disregard for it.”
Crime
Arrest warrant issued for charity box theft suspect

A WARRANT without bail has been issued for a Milford Haven man accused of stealing a charity box from the Castle Hotel in Haverfordwest.
Daniel Fairlie, 29, of Observatory Avenue, Milford Haven, was listed to appear before Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday, March 18. However, after failing to attend, magistrates issued a warrant for his arrest.
Fairlie is accused of stealing the charity box on November 23, 2024, along with multiple shoplifting offences and drug possession.
Crime
Bail breacher remanded in custody after ferry trip with victim

A BAIL breacher has been remanded in custody after traveling to and from Ireland on the Pembroke Dock ferry with a victim he was prohibited from seeing.
Robson Franca, 38, was arrested by port officers after being seen in the presence of the complainant when the Rosslare ferry recently docked in Pembroke Dock.
This week, Haverfordwest magistrates were told that a domestic violence court order imposed by Avon and Somerset magistrates prohibited Franca from having any contact with the complainant pending his trial on May 16.
Franca’s solicitor, Peter Tarr, told the court that the complainant frequently contacts Franca and makes threats if he refuses to see her.
Despite the defense’s arguments, magistrates refused to grant bail, citing concerns that Franca might commit further offences, fail to surrender, or interfere with prosecution witnesses. He was remanded in custody.
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