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Haverfordwest: Multiple arrests made in county town day of action

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A DAY of action was held in Haverfordwest over the weekend (Jun 16 – 17) targeting the crimes and issues that are having a negative impact on the community.

The activity took place on Saturday, June 16, and included tackling under-age drinking, drug dealing, drink driving, anti-social behaviour, and modern day slavery.

Officers teamed up with Wales Ambulance Service and Street Pastors to carry out a targeted day of activity clamping down on problems that have been reported to them by the community.

Amongst the many results for the day, three arrests were made.

33-year-old Paul Jenkins from Dew Street, Haverfordwest was arrested for failing to attend at court. He was transferred to the courts on Monday, June 18.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of common assault and threats to commit criminal damage. He was released under investigation on June 16.

A 13-year-old boy from Haverfordwest, was arrested on suspicion aggravated burglary, vehicle theft, resisting arrest and assault. He was later released under investigation.

Sergeant Reuben Palin said: “It was a highly successful day that not only led to arrests and warnings, but also gave officers and partners the opportunity to show the local community that their concerns are taken seriously and while they may not see immediate action if they report something to us, they should be reassured that we will be building an intelligence picture in the background that then leads us to carry out enforcement and engagement action like this. It should also serve as a warning to any potential offenders that we will take robust action when appropriate.”

A test purchase operation targeted three licenced premises in the town. Two out of the three allowed the 16 and 17 year old test purchasers into the premises and served them alcohol with no questions asked around identification. The third business asked for identification. When none was provided they were refused entry. All three businesses were given immediate feedback and police will continue to work with them.

Two drugs warrants were carried out in Solva. The first was at a property on Bryn Seion. Cannabis worth over £1,000 was found at one property. Enquiries are being made against a man in relation to possession with intention to supply drugs.

The second warrant was carried out at Maes y Mor. Police Dog Dash searched the property and found cannabis resin.  Joint patrols were carried out by Wales Ambulance Service and police. They dealt with a variety of things throughout the evening, including an assault in Tenby where paramedic assistance was required and a serious road traffic collision.

90 roadside breath tests were carried out and no drivers were found to be over the drink-drive limit. Officers also carried out vehicle spot checks.

A community engagement event was held at Withybush Retail Park round the issues of speeding. Information was also available about Sherlock and Goleudy, a service commissioned by the Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn for victims and witnesses of crime

Working conditions were checked at key locations in the town to ensure no employees were being forced to work there as a modern day slave.

A section 34 notice was put in place at Castle Square and the multi storey car park to address anti-social behaviour in the area. Nine section 35 notices were also issued, which bans that person from returning to a designated area for the next 24-hours.

Police at Haverfordwest urge members of the community to report anything they feel is suspicious or as requiring police attention, to report it to officers by calling 101, approaching an officer on the street or calling in at the police station.

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Grieving family’s aim to protect young drivers in memory of daughter

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PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S Road Safety Team have worked in partnership with the family of a young woman killed in a road traffic collision to launch an intervention for young drivers in our County and beyond.

Ella Bee’s Story aims to prevent further deaths on the road, particularly among the 17 to 25-year-old age group, and concentrates on the Fatal 5, peer pressure, driver behaviour and how to reduce the risks both as a driver and passenger.

Twenty-one year-old Ella Smith was killed in a road traffic collision on the Broad Haven road in 2021 and her family are bravely telling their story of the night it happened and the aftermath of losing Ella.

Two drivers involved in the collision were jailed for ten years each having been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The intervention was launched recently and will be available to all schools and young peoples’ groups in the County, along with Pembrokeshire College.

The Road Safety Team worked closely with the family to put together the intervention which includes the production of two videos that can help educate all young drivers, and any adults with young drivers in the family.

Following the launch Ella’s mother Maria said: “We as a family and Ella’s best friends have worked tirelessly with Pembrokeshire County Council to produce a presentation on road safety to be delivered to schools, colleges and youth groups to educate young drivers on the devastating impact that losing Ella has had on us all.

“Ella your legacy will live on and you will forever be remembered for helping others even now.”

Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services Cllr Rhys Sinnett added: “The launch of Ella Bee’s Story was incredible moving. Ella’s family has been incredibly brave in their determination to ensure her tragic death is not in vain and this project will help other young drivers stay safe on our roads.”

For further information about how your school or youth group can access Ella Bee’s Story please email [email protected]

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Storage container fire in Newcastle Emlyn

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AT11:48am on Friday (Jan 24), Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llandysul and Carmarthen fire stations were called to a fire in Capel Iwan, Newcastle Emlyn.

The fire involved a 40-foot by 8-foot storage container and was confined to a generator inside. Firefighters used a hose reel jet, two breathing apparatus sets, a thermal imaging camera, and a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the blaze.

Crews remained on site to dampen down the area before departing at 12:57pm.

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Pembrokeshire man accused of assault and perverting justice remanded in custody

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A PEMBROKESHIRE man accused of assaulting a woman has been remanded in custody after allegedly offering her money to drop the charges.

Lohan Chapman, 19, of Primrose Close, Neyland, is accused of intentionally strangling a female during an alleged incident in Milford Haven on August 1, 2024, and of assaulting her by beating. He denies both charges.

This week, Haverfordwest Magistrates Court heard that Chapman was remanded in custody on January 18 after being accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice by offering his alleged victim an undisclosed sum of money to withdraw the charges.

District Judge Mark Layton declined jurisdiction in all three matters.

Chapman, who appeared via video link from Swansea Prison, will now face trial at Swansea Crown Court on February 17.

He was remanded in custody pending his appearance.

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