Crime

Port engineer sentenced for drug driving

Published

12 months ago

June 5, 2024

A MILFORD HAVEN port engineer has appeared before magistrates after being caught driving with cocaine in his system.

Steven Mathias, 43, was stopped by officers who were carrying out routine checks at Precelly Place, Milford Haven, on the afternoon of December 28.

A roadside drugs wipe was carried out which proved positive. Further blood tests carried out by officers at the police station confirmed he had 84 mcg of cocaine in his system and 702 mcg of the cocaine derivative, benzoylecgonine.

Mathias, who has no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to both charges.

His solicitor, David James, told magistrates that Mathias is employed as an engineer with the Milford Haven Port Authority.

“As a result of this offence, he’s likely to lose his employment as the port has a strict work policy concerning drugs,” he said.

“He made a reckless decision that day, possibly as a result of the pressure and anxiety surrounding port matters.

“It was a few days after Christmas – the party season – and he had taken the drugs at a party. But naturally they remain in the system a lot longer than alcohol.”

Mathias, of Priory Road, Millford Haven, was disqualified from driving for 12 months. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 surcharge.

Crime

Police appeal to locate wanted man Gareth Edwards

Published

11 hours ago

May 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are appealing for information to help locate Gareth Edwards, aged 35, from Aberystwyth.

He is wanted on suspicion of sexual assault and a drug offence.

Edwards is believed to have links to the Swansea area and may be in that region.

Anyone who has seen Gareth Edwards or has information that could assist officers in locating him is urged to contact police via one of the following methods:

🖥️ | Online form
📧 | Email: [email protected]
📞 | Call: 101

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Please quote reference: 25000405741.

Crime

Death at Pembroke Dock property sparks police probe – arrests made

Published

13 hours ago

May 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Three in custody on suspicion of Class A drug supply following incident

A HEAVY police presence was seen on Glenview Avenue, Pembroke Dock on Tuesday evening (May 20) after emergency services were called to a medical emergency at a residential property.

Multiple police units and ambulances responded to the scene at around 7:30pm. Officers remained at the location throughout the night.

It has now been confirmed that one person sadly died at the property. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin and HM Coroner have been informed.

In a statement issued to The Herald on Wednesday afternoon (May 21), Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Officers were called to assist paramedics following a report of a medical emergency at a property on Glenview Avenue, Pembroke Dock at around 7:30pm on Tuesday (May 20). Sadly, one person died at the scene.”

“Three people have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

“They remain in police custody.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.”

Crime

Milford woman to stand trial over assaults and criminal damage

Published

15 hours ago

May 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A MILFORD HAVEN woman is due to stand trial at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 22) charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of criminal damage.

Karen Harper, aged 57, of Marble Hall Close, Milford Haven, is accused of assaulting two individuals during an incident on March 18 this year in Milford Haven.

Harper is alleged to have assaulted Jane Annettes, causing actual bodily harm, and also faces a separate charge of criminal damage after reportedly destroying a £100 necklace belonging to Ms Annettes during the same incident.

In a further charge relating to the same day, Harper is accused of assaulting Lee Dimmick, also causing actual bodily harm.

She has also been convicted of criminal damage to a Dyfed-Powys Police vehicle, admitting to damaging the cage door of a police van following her arrest. That charge was dealt with at an earlier hearing, but sentencing was adjourned to be considered alongside the remaining matters.

All offences are alleged to have taken place on March 18 and were previously adjourned from March 20 for a trial to be held.

The trial is scheduled to begin at 10:00am at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court.