Crime

Haverfordwest man admits assaulting police officer in Swansea station

Published

11 months ago

January 16, 2024

A DRINKING session in Swansea city centre got out of control for a Haverfordwest man after he became embroiled in a fight at the train station.

Police received a report that two men had been seen fighting outside the station on May 28, 2023.
“The officers asked the men to move on as they were intoxicated and had no money for a ticket,” Crown Prosecutor Kelly Rivers told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
“But shortly afterwards, the officers were told that the males had returned and were now aggressive.”

Additional police units were summoned to attend, but when the males were arrested, one of them – 22-year-old Alfie Cooper-Tenain – became resistant.
“When he was detained he became actively resistant,” continued Ms Rivers. “He punched out and caught one of the officers to the right side of her face. He carried on resisting and while he was on the ground he kicked out and made contact with the left side of the police officer’s forehead.”

Ms Rivers concluded by stating that the defendant has no previous convictions.

Alfie Cooper-Tenain, of Erw Lon, Pen y Cwm, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting an emergency worker by beating. He was represented in court by Mr Tom Lloyd.
“This was a reckless assault,” he said, “but he didn’t set out to assault the officer. He lashed out, but his hand made contact with the officer’s face.
“He’s young, he was stupid, he went out in Swansea and consumed way over the normal amount that he normally would.

He put himself in a very silly position, but this has taken a significant toll on him. He’s embarrassed and says it’s the biggest mistake he’s ever made in his life. Everyone who knows Alfie will say what a nice young man he is.”

Alfie Cooper-Tenain was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 court surcharge. He was also ordered to pay £100 compensation to the officer.

Crime

Three men from London admit their guilt over illegal cannabis farm

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THREE men admit their guilt after police discover over 700 cannabis plants during a raid on a former school building in Llandysul.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at the former Ysgol Gynradd Llandysul on Heol Llyn Y Fran on November 15. Inside, they found 737 cannabis plants spread across multiple rooms.

Armeld Troksi, 29, and Njazi Gjana, 27, both from Empire Avenue in Edmonton, London, along with Ervin Gjana, 24, from Durham Avenue in Romford, were arrested at the scene and later charged with producing cannabis.

The three men appeared before Swansea Crown Court, where they admitted their involvement in the illegal operation. Defence solicitor Joshua Scouller requested a pre-sentence report for Ervin Gjana, which was granted by Judge Geraint Walters.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 20.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Following a warrant executed at the former school on Heol Llyn Y Fran, officers discovered a significant cannabis grow containing 737 plants.

“We are grateful to the local community for their continued support and cooperation. Officers will remain in the area while the site is secured.

“Our commitment remains firm in disrupting drug production and supply networks across our force area.

“We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity, no matter how small it may seem. Every piece of information can make a difference, and reports can easily be submitted through our website.”

Crime

Sex offender jailed for breaching court order

Published

2 days ago

December 20, 2024

Court Reporter

A SEX offender from Wolfscastle has been jailed after using fake names on WhatsApp and attempting to access a social media app, breaching his sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).

Luke Rogers, 38, was sentenced to 10 months in prison at Swansea Crown Court after pleading guilty to two breaches of the order, which was imposed following his 2020 conviction for sexual activity with a child.

Under the SHPO, Rogers was prohibited from using unregistered internet-enabled devices or creating online profiles under false names. Prosecutor Ryan Bowen told the court that police monitoring software installed on Rogers’ phone detected activity in group chats under three aliases last November.

Further investigation revealed Rogers had also searched for the MeetMe app on four occasions and admitted using it. Rogers, described by Mr. Bowen as “apologetic,” was arrested, and his phone was seized.

The court heard Rogers has a history of 17 convictions for 35 offences, including breaching court orders and failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements.

Defence barrister Olivia Rose said Rogers had cooperated fully with police and expressed a desire to change. She argued that his breaches stemmed from a misunderstanding about permitted names and emphasized his efforts to seek support.

Despite these mitigating factors, Judge Catherine Richards noted Rogers’ pattern of reoffending and stated: “The reality is I can only pass an immediate custodial sentence.”

She expressed hope that Rogers would take advantage of post-sentence supervision to break the cycle of offending.

Crime

Police renew appeal to find Darren Markes from Pembroke Dock

Published

2 days ago

December 20, 2024

Tom Sinclair

POLICE in Pembrokeshire are renewing their appeal for information to locate Darren Markes, 46, from Pembroke Dock. He is wanted in connection with a domestic assault.

Markes is believed to have links to the Portsmouth and Sussex areas.

If you have seen Darren Markes or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the police through one of the following methods: