News

Pensioner imprisoned for nuisance calls to emergency services

Published

2 years ago

May 27, 2023

A PENSIONER notorious for her blatant disregard for court orders has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly making nuisance calls to emergency services.

Ann Gately, a 76-year-old resident of Princes Gate, Narberth, admitted breaching a criminal behaviour order by making unwarranted calls to both the ambulance service and the police on the 999 emergency system.

The offences, which occurred on April 19 of this year, took place at Cold Blow in Narberth.

Gately had previously been subjected to a criminal behaviour order issued by Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on November 8, 2021, explicitly prohibiting her from making such nuisance calls to the 999 emergency line.

During the sentencing at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, the seriousness of Gately’s actions and her blatant disrespect for court orders were emphasised by the presiding magistrates.

They determined that the only suitable course of action was to impose a custodial sentence.

Gately’s ten-week prison term serves as a testament to the gravity of her offences.

The court, cognisant of the detrimental impact Gately’s actions had on the availability of emergency services, expressed their concern over her repeated violation of the criminal behaviour order.

Gately’s deliberate disregard for court directives and the potential consequences of her actions led the magistrates to conclude that a custodial sentence was the most appropriate course of action.

Crime

Attempted burglary at the Welsh Bakery, Milford Haven

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2 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are investigating an attempted burglary at the flat above the Welsh Bakery on Robert Street, Milford Haven. The incident is believed to have occurred between 4:30pm on Saturday, January 18, and 8:45am on Monday, January 20, 2025.

It is understood that force was used in an attempt to gain access to the upstairs flat.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact PC 865 Andy Baxter at Haverfordwest police station. You can reach out via:

Online: Dyfed-Powys Police Contact Form

Email: [email protected]

Direct message on social media

Phone: 101

Please quote reference number 50 of January 20.

Crime

Lung condition cited as defence in Haverfordwest drink-drive case

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3 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A LUNG condition has landed a Hakin man in the dock after he refused to give a breath test when suspected of driving through Haverfordwest town centre while over the drink-drive limit.

Frank Morrissey was stopped by officers on December 12 and asked to provide a roadside breath test. He refused.

This week Morrissey, 58, of Glebelands, Hakin, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court, where he denied failing to provide the breath test for analysis. His solicitor, Tom Lloyd, claimed his client suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is a lung condition resulting in breathing difficulties. As a result, the defendant was unable to provide the breath test.

The case was adjourned to March 20, when Morrissey’s trial will take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court. He was released on unconditional bail.

Crime

New Year’s Day drink-driver crashes into parked car

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3 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A NEW YEAR’S DAY drinking spree has resulted in a lengthy disqualification for Pembroke motorist Pauline Turner, who crashed into a parked Mercedes while over twice the drink-drive limit.

Police were called to St Anne’s Crescent, Pembroke Dock, just before 2:30pm on January 1, following reports that a black Toyota Yaris had collided with a parked Mercedes.

Officers discovered Turner, 61, who admitted being the driver of the Yaris.

“She identified herself to police officers and told them that she’d consumed five or six pints,” Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest Magistrates Court this week.

After admitting the charge of drink-driving, Turner, of Ashdale Lane, Pembroke, was disqualified from driving for 20 months. She was fined £150 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £60 surcharge.