Crime

Man from Pembrokeshire admits cocaine supply involvement

Published

2 years ago

May 5, 2024

SIMON WILLIAMS, aged 41, residing at Woodland Close in St Florence, confessed to being involved in the distribution of cocaine during a recent appearance at Swansea Crown Court. The charges against him encompassed three counts related to cocaine offenses.

Williams faced accusations of possessing cocaine with the intent to supply on March 6, alongside a secondary charge of cocaine possession. Previously, he had entered pleas of not guilty to each allegation. However, subsequent to the acceptance of these pleas by the prosecution, verdicts of not guilty were recorded.

However, Williams had previously acknowledged involvement in the supply of cocaine. His admission was conditional, contending that his usage stemmed from a head injury and that he merely sold the substance to acquaintances to finance his personal consumption. Nonetheless, the prosecution contested this assertion, citing additional phone evidence discovered during investigations.

According to the prosecution, the evidence indicated Williams’ communication with approximately 20 individuals, suggesting a broader scope of supply beyond personal usage funding. Despite initial defenses, Williams’ legal representative, Dan Griffiths, informed the court that his client would no longer pursue this defense.

Williams openly confessed to being involved in the distribution of cocaine spanning from March 17 of the previous year to March 7 of the current year. In light of this admission, Griffiths requested an adjournment for sentencing, citing Williams’ need to organise his affairs prior to an expected custodial sentence. He emphasised Williams’ compliance with bail conditions as a testament to his sincerity.

Addressing Williams directly, Judge Paul Thomas KC announced, “I’ll put the matter back to May 17. You know what is going to happen then, but in the meantime I’ll give you two weeks to sort your affairs out.”

The case will resume on May 17, with Williams bracing for the likely outcome of a custodial sentence.

Crime

Pembroke Dock woman admits breaching community order

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1 hour ago

February 3, 2026

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Magistrates revoke sentence after missed appointments

A PEMBROKE DOCK woman has admitted breaching the terms of a community order.

Shannon Charge, aged 30, of Pater Court, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

She admitted failing to attend a scheduled probation appointment and a drug dependency appointment.

Magistrates revoked the existing community order and ordered her to pay £60 in court costs.

The court heard the order related to earlier offences, for which she had been made subject to rehabilitation and drug treatment requirements. A further review hearing is listed for March 2.

Crime

Milford Haven man given extra unpaid work after breaching court order

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1 hour ago

February 3, 2026

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Magistrates add hours after missed appointments

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been ordered to complete extra unpaid work after breaching the terms of a community order.

Peter Jones, aged 33, of Precelly Place, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

He admitted failing to attend scheduled unpaid work and a probation appointment earlier this month.

Magistrates varied the order, imposing an additional 10 hours of unpaid work. Jones was also ordered to pay £60 in court costs.

The court heard the original community order followed an earlier conviction.

Crime

Dorset man stopped at Fishguard ferry given domestic violence order

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1 hour ago

February 3, 2026

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Magistrates told of 13 prior incidents as protection order imposed

A DORSET man was stopped by police at Fishguard Harbour while attempting to travel to Ireland and has now been made subject to a Domestic Violence Protection Order.

Nathaniel Cruickshank, aged 22, of Gillingham, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Feb 2).

The court heard he had travelled to Pembrokeshire on January 30 and was intercepted at the ferry port while planning to board a sailing to Ireland with his partner, prompting police intervention.

Magistrates were told Cruickshank has a lengthy history of domestic violence and abusive behaviour, with officers having attended 13 separate incidents involving him.

Prosecutors outlined a number of previous allegations, including an incident in which he punched his mother in the face and another where he smashed a family television with a guitar after being refused money.

The court also heard that on January 29 a protected person attended their GP surgery expressing fear of him, triggering safeguarding measures.

Police subsequently served a Domestic Violence Protection Notice, and Cruickshank was later arrested at Fishguard.

Magistrates granted a 28-day Domestic Violence Protection Order preventing him from threatening or using violence, making any direct or indirect contact with the protected person, or returning to her address.

Issuing a warning in court, magistrates told him any breach would have serious consequences.