Crime

Deported man caught at Fishguard attempting to board ferry

Published

7 months ago

June 14, 2024

A MAN who had previously been deported from the UK was apprehended at Fishguard Port as he attempted to board a ferry to Ireland.

Lukas Citavicius, 26, was stopped by authorities on May 29, after it was discovered that he was trying to travel to Rosslare, Ireland. Swansea Crown Court heard from Prosecutor Emily Bennett that Citavicius had been issued a deportation order on May 22, 2022, yet had managed to re-enter the UK.

“The defendant stated he had been in the UK for one month when he was discovered,” Bennett reported.

Following his arrest, Citavicius was taken to Haverfordwest Police Station, where he explained to officers that he had returned to the UK for family reasons and was attempting to leave the country to return to Lithuania.

Judge Huw Rees queried the defendant’s choice of travel route, asking, “Why was he going to the Republic of Ireland?”

Dan Griffiths, representing Citavicius, responded that his client believed it was the safest way to leave the UK without being detected. “He was less likely to be discovered going that way,” Griffiths said.

Griffiths further elaborated that Citavicius had returned to the UK out of concern for his mother’s health. “He did this only after his attempts to get her to return to Lithuania fell on deaf ears,” Griffiths explained.

Citavicius, who is married with children and employed in Lithuania, was eager to return there with his family. Griffiths added that Citavicius’ mother’s health had improved, and she also intended to move to Lithuania.

“He simply wishes to return to Lithuania to return to life with his family,” Griffiths stated. “It’s noteworthy he was detained attempting to leave the UK.”

The court was informed that Citavicius, who has no fixed abode, had seven previous convictions for 12 offences.

Judge Rees expressed concern over Citavicius’ illegal re-entry into the UK, saying, “The illegal entry into this country is a matter of great concern. The sooner you leave the country, the better.”

Citavicius was sentenced to two months in prison. Judge Rees explained that this sentence aimed to minimise the burden on the British taxpayer, and he confirmed that the deportation order would be enforced immediately after the sentence is served.

Crime

Attempted burglary at the Welsh Bakery, Milford Haven

Published

2 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are investigating an attempted burglary at the flat above the Welsh Bakery on Robert Street, Milford Haven. The incident is believed to have occurred between 4:30pm on Saturday, January 18, and 8:45am on Monday, January 20, 2025.

It is understood that force was used in an attempt to gain access to the upstairs flat.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact PC 865 Andy Baxter at Haverfordwest police station. You can reach out via:

Online: Dyfed-Powys Police Contact Form

Email: [email protected]

Direct message on social media

Phone: 101

Please quote reference number 50 of January 20.

Crime

Lung condition cited as defence in Haverfordwest drink-drive case

Published

3 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A LUNG condition has landed a Hakin man in the dock after he refused to give a breath test when suspected of driving through Haverfordwest town centre while over the drink-drive limit.

Frank Morrissey was stopped by officers on December 12 and asked to provide a roadside breath test. He refused.

This week Morrissey, 58, of Glebelands, Hakin, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court, where he denied failing to provide the breath test for analysis. His solicitor, Tom Lloyd, claimed his client suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is a lung condition resulting in breathing difficulties. As a result, the defendant was unable to provide the breath test.

The case was adjourned to March 20, when Morrissey’s trial will take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court. He was released on unconditional bail.

Crime

New Year’s Day drink-driver crashes into parked car

Published

3 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A NEW YEAR’S DAY drinking spree has resulted in a lengthy disqualification for Pembroke motorist Pauline Turner, who crashed into a parked Mercedes while over twice the drink-drive limit.

Police were called to St Anne’s Crescent, Pembroke Dock, just before 2:30pm on January 1, following reports that a black Toyota Yaris had collided with a parked Mercedes.

Officers discovered Turner, 61, who admitted being the driver of the Yaris.

“She identified herself to police officers and told them that she’d consumed five or six pints,” Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest Magistrates Court this week.

After admitting the charge of drink-driving, Turner, of Ashdale Lane, Pembroke, was disqualified from driving for 20 months. She was fined £150 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £60 surcharge.