Crime

Haverfordwest woman stabs boyfriend over milk

Published

7 months ago

May 31, 2024

A WOMAN from Haverfordwest flew into a rage and stabbed her boyfriend twice after discovering they had run out of milk, a court heard.

Melissa Eynon, 32, of Hill Street, Haverfordwest, attacked her then-partner on 3 February with a four-inch blade kitchen knife.

Hannah George, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court that Eynon had been in a relationship with her partner for approximately six months. “Both recognise the relationship was difficult and volatile at times,” she said.

The couple awoke in the afternoon on 3 February. Eynon’s partner went downstairs to prepare himself some cereal and make her a cup of tea. When she joined him, she saw there was no milk.

Ms George explained that Eynon picked up a kitchen knife and advanced towards her partner, who raised his hands to protect his face. She first stabbed him in the hand and then in the right forearm, with the knife becoming lodged in his arm. “After she stabbed him, she smirked,” Ms George added.

Her partner pulled the knife out, bleeding heavily, but did not seek medical help as he was concerned about what would happen to Eynon’s daughter if he reported the incident. He left to visit a shop, where his wound was cleaned and bandaged, before heading to Morrisons to buy more milk. Upon his return, he attempted to calm Eynon down, but was unsuccessful.

On 6 February, he reported the incident to the police. When officers arrived at Eynon’s address, there was “a strong smell of bleach” emanating from the kitchen, and the floor was noticeably cleaner than the rest of the house. The knife had been washed and was on the drying rack. Officers also observed spots of blood in the kitchen and discovered a pair of bloodstained pyjamas.

During her police interview, Eynon admitted to holding the knife but denied stabbing her partner, claiming instead that she was cutting bagels. Eynon told police, “I would’ve stabbed him a long time ago if I was going to stab him,” alleging that he “took the p***” out of her, lived rent-free with her, and had been unfaithful.

The defendant, who has four previous convictions for five offences, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding.

James Hartson, in mitigation, described the couple’s relationship as “not just volatile but completely toxic”. He characterised the incident as “impulsive and short-lived”. “She has expressed remorse, despite the nature of their relationship,” he told the court.

Recorder Greg Bull KC acknowledged the couple’s tumultuous history. “I accept you had a torrid history with a former partner, and things came to a head on that occasion when he had used your milk,” he said. “However, if we all took knives to our partners for drinking too much milk, the world would be in a sorry state.”

Recorder Bull sentenced Eynon to 13 months and two weeks, suspended for 18 months. She must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

Crime

Three men from London admit their guilt over illegal cannabis farm

Published

8 hours 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

1 day 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

1 day 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: