Five years in prison for stun gun man

Published

9 years ago

March 10, 2017

Swansea Crown Court A WHITLAND farmer who had a stun gun disguised as a torch has been jailed for five years today (Mar 10).

Maxwell West, aged 22, is already serving a two year sentence for dangerous driving.

While West was on police bail awaiting sentencing for that offence he was arrested again after the firearms incident.

Rhys Thomas, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court how West and a friend had been involved in an incident in Milford Haven on May 17 last year.

They had been inside a car driven by West and a group standing nearby reported to the police that someone in the car had pointed what looked like a gun at them.

A firearms unit was sent to find the car, which they did at about 11:45pm.

West was made to stop and a search of the rear passenger seat area revealed a black torch which was also a stun gun.

After his arrest West told police he had bought the weapon at a car boot sale and thought it had been only a torch.

West admitted possessing a prohibited weapon.

The court heard that West had been involved in a serious road traffic accident that had resulted in serious injuries to himself and his friends, and a two years sentence for dangerous driving.

Mr Thomas said West was now caught by a minimum sentence of five years as laid down by Parliament.

Judge Paul Thomas asked if the sentence could be reduced to reflect West’s plea of guilty.

Mr Thomas said that according to his understanding the sentence could be reduced but not below the five year term.

Judge Thomas said he accepted that whatever had taken place in Milford Haven it had involved someone other than West pointing an object out of the window of the passenger side of the car.

But it had caused alarm to other people, he added.

“Parliament has made it clear that weapons of this sort are dangerous and must be stamped out,” he said.

Judge Thomas implemented the five year sentence.

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

8 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

8 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

8 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.