Crime

Former Pemb Dock mayor accused of making child abuse images

Published

3 weeks ago

April 9, 2024

FORMER Pembroke Dock mayor Terry Judkins has appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates charged with making 52 Category A images of a child.

The 55-year-old is accused of making the indecent images between September 27, 2018 and August 5, 2021 at an undisclosed location in Pembrokeshire.

Judkins, of Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, is further charged with making two category C images between the same dates, and of possessing a prohibited image of a child. He is further charged with possessing eight extreme pornographic images of a person performing an act of intercourse with a live or dead animal between January 1, 2010 and August 5, 2021.

Judkins appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates this morning, Tuesday, April 9. No pleas were submitted to the offences.

His solicitor informed magistrates that the ‘unsolicited images’ were found on Judkins’ device, however the defendant was unaware of their presence.

Following a request from the Crown Prosecution, magistrates declined jurisdiction in the case and the matter was sent to Swansea Crown Court where proceedings against Judkins will resume on May 10. He was released on unconditional bail.

Crime

Manslaughter charge following death in Carmarthenshire

Published

8 hours ago

April 29, 2024

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE have confirmed Jason Thomas, 39, from Llanelli, has been charged with manslaughter following an incident on Saturday, March 25.

Police were called to a property in Robinson St, Llanelli to concerns for the welfare of a man.

Liam Rhys Morgan-Whittle, 22, was taken to hospital where he sadly passed away.

Jason Thomas was quickly arrested and later released on conditional bail while the police investigation continued.

He will appear at Llanelli Magistrates Court on Thursday, May 30, it has been confirmed.

***Passed away: Liam Rhys Morgan-Whittle***

Crime

Dangerous dogs warrant executed by police in Carmarthenshire

Published

2 days ago

April 27, 2024

Tom Sinclair

POLICE have confirmed that a warrant under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 was executed by Dyfed-Powys Police and the RSPCA at a property in Cefneithin Road, Gorslas, Carmarthenshire on Saturday, April 27.

Two prohibited dogs were removed from the premises, and an investigation is ongoing between the two agencies.

At the time of writing, please said that no arrests made.

Crime

Plea hearing for man accused of assault and strangulation

Published

3 days ago

April 26, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A HAVERFORDWEST man is appearing at Swansea Crown Court today (Friday, April 26) charged with assaulting and strangling a woman

Oliver Torkington, 38, of Pembroke Road, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with two offences last month, and is in Swansea Crown Court today to make his plea, after the local court declined jurisdiction.

Torkington is alleged to have assaulted a woman in St Clears on March 23 and caused her actual bodily harm.

He is also accused of strangling her.

The case came before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on March 25 and Torkington has been remanded in custody since then.

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