Crime
Lisa Fraser’s murder accused hanged himself in prison, police sergeant confirms
THE PEMBROKESHIRE man who was accused of murdering Lisa Fraser has comitted suicide in whilst in the cutody of the HM Prison Service, Swansa Crown Court has beent told.
Matthew Harris was due to stand trial for the murder of Lisa Fraser in Pembroke Dock last month.
Harris, of Barn Court, Haverfordwest, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on May 16.
At the court hearing there was talk between parties whether Harris should be taken to prison, or a secure psychiatric unit.
It was decided in the court that he would be rushed to Swansea Crown Court the next day, and that would be a metter for them.
Accordingly, he appeared before Judge Paul Thomas QC at Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday, May 17.
On Monday (Jun 13) the defentant was due to appear at crown court for a pre-arranged plea and trial and preparation.
A Dyfed-Powys detective sergeant who was part of the investigation into the murder of Mrs Fraser that Harris hanged himself in his cell at HMP Long Lartin, categorised as a CAT A high-security prison.
His body found by prison officers on May 28, he said.
Crime
Police probe ball bearing damage in Haverfordwest
POLICE are investigating reports of criminal damage in Haverfordwest after suspected metal ball bearings were used to damage a vehicle and a property.
Dyfed-Powys Police said damage was caused to the wing mirror of a blue Range Rover Evoque on Glenfields Road sometime between 11:10am and 11:20am on Sunday, May 10.
Officers believe metal ball bearings may have been used.
A second incident was reported at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, when the window of a property on Glenfields Road was allegedly struck by a suspected metal ball bearing.
Police said local officers are continuing to speak with residents after receiving a number of calls about ball bearings being found in the Glenfields Road and Old Hakin Road areas.
Anyone who witnessed anything, or who has information that could help the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.
Quote reference: 26*375605.
Crime
Stolen vehicle investigation after late-night crash in Waterston
A VEHICLE involved in a late-night single-vehicle crash in Waterston, Milford Haven, is believed to have been stolen, police have confirmed.
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers received a report of the collision at around 11:55pm on Sunday (May 17).
The vehicle was recovered at approximately 1:15am on Monday (May 18), but nobody was found at the scene.
Following enquiries, police established that the vehicle had reportedly been stolen at some point during Sunday evening.
Officers said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Crime
Pembroke woman accused of scrap fraud to appear in court
Defendant accused of dishonestly selling vehicle for scrap in Haverfordwest
A PEMBROKE woman is due to appear before magistrates charged with fraud after allegedly selling a vehicle for scrap in Haverfordwest.
Natalie Morris, aged 42, of Corston Lodge, Axton Hill, is accused of fraud by false representation under the Fraud Act 2006.
The allegation relates to an incident said to have taken place in Haverfordwest on Tuesday (Aug 9), 2022, in which Morris allegedly dishonestly made a false representation by selling a silver Toyota Corolla, registration CU52 XBR, for scrap.
The court heard the alleged offence was carried out with the intention of making a financial gain of £313.
The case was listed before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 18), where a previously issued warrant was withdrawn.
No plea was entered and the matter was adjourned.
Morris is now due to appear before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court at 10:00am on Tuesday (May 26) for a plea hearing, where she will be asked to enter a guilty or not guilty plea.
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