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Depressed driver banned for 48 months
A 59-YEAR-OLD man appeared in Haverfordwest Court on Tuesday to face a charge of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol on June 28. Gareth Richards, of Romney Close, in Newport, pleaded guilty to the charge. Prosecutor, Ellie Morgan said: “The defendant was driving his Saab car in Penally and was involved in a slight collision. When police arrived a breath test was held and Richards gave a positive reading. The other driver involved in the collision said that the defendant’s car was swerving over the road and was crossing over the white lines, and their wing mirrors collided as they passed. He had four passengers in his car and accepted the alcohol in his breath exceeded the prescribed limit.” Defence solicitor, Jonathan Webb said: “Richards was staying in Tenby with his wife and another couple. His partner’s best friend was terminally ill. He had consumed lots of alcohol the night before and had got up that morning, showered and felt fine. He has worked all his life, although did have to leave work to care for his terminally ill father who died in May. As a result, he has developed depression from a culmination of a number of factors.” Magistrates disqualified him from driving for 48 months and fined him £185. He must also pay £85 cost and £20 victim surcharge.
AN AMBLESTON motorist was disqualified after crashing his car into a hedge while over twice the drink-drive limit.
Andrew John, 59, collided with a signpost and hedge near Clarbeston Road on November 2.
Breath tests revealed 89 mcg of alcohol in his system; the legal limit is 35.
John pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without a valid licence.
He was handed a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity days and was banned from driving for 22 months.
John was also ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.
A HOMELESS man narrowly avoided jail after assaulting a security guard at Morrisons in Haverfordwest.
Michael Carruthers, 32, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal food and assaulting security guard Maxwell Opoku, causing him to fall and injure his shoulder.
In court, Carruthers’ solicitor highlighted his client’s homelessness and ongoing struggles.
Carruthers was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 28 weeks, with 20 rehabilitation activity days and £200 compensation to Mr Opoku.
He must also pay £185 court costs and a £154 surcharge.
A MILFORD HAVEN man has been jailed for breaching a restraining order just three weeks after being sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.
Zachariah Roberts, 23, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, was prohibited from contacting Briony Smith.
However, police found evidence of contact via a GPS tracker and discovered Smith’s belongings at Roberts’ property on January 6.
Roberts pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to six weeks in custody, serving half in jail and the rest under supervision.
He was also ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.
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