Crime
Woman to appear in court over son’s murder
A THAI woman accused of murdering her seven-year-old son is set to appear in court next month.
Papaipit Linse, 43, of Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest, is charged with the murder of her son, Louis Linse, at their home on 10 January.
Following her initial appearance at Swansea Crown Court in February, it was determined that Linse was not fit to enter a plea due to her mental health condition.
During the February hearing, defence counsel Dyfed Thomas referenced a psychiatric report, indicating that Linse might regain fitness to plead after a period of reassessment. Consequently, she was transferred to a secure mental health unit for ongoing care and observation.
On 26 June, the case was brought back to court, where it was agreed that Linse would return for another hearing on 17 July. The court proceedings have been adjourned multiple times to accommodate the necessary psychiatric evaluations.
The tragic incident drew significant attention when Dyfed-Powys Police and paramedics were called to Linse’s residence shortly before 10.45am on 10 January. Upon arrival, emergency services found the young boy deceased, prompting an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
An inquest into Louis Linse’s death was opened by HM Coroner for Pembrokeshire, Paul Bennett, on 19 January but was subsequently adjourned pending the outcome of the police investigation.
The community of Haverfordwest remains in shock as they await further developments in this heartbreaking case. Linse’s upcoming court date will likely provide more clarity on her mental state and the legal proceedings moving forward.
Crime
Former Dock Mayor faces jail time for indecent child images
THE FORMER mayor of Pembroke Dock, Terry Judkins, has been warned he could face jail time after admitting to new charges related to the possession and distribution of indecent images of children.
Judkins, 55, first appeared at Swansea Crown Court in May, where he pleaded guilty to two offences. These included making two Category C indecent images of children and possessing a prohibited image of a child, all dated between September 27, 2018, and August 5, 2021. He denied charges of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting bestiality.
In addition to these charges, Judkins was also accused of making 52 Category A indecent images of children within the same timeframe. This particular charge had been adjourned for further consideration of the evidence.
On June 20, Judkins, residing on Bush Street in Pembroke Dock, returned to Swansea Crown Court, where he admitted to the Category A offence. Prosecutor Helen Randall revealed that an analysis of Judkins’ mobile phone indicated he had been distributing images as well. Judkins pleaded guilty to distributing two Category A images on July 25, 2020, but denied distributing one Category A image on August 29, 2020.
Ms Randall stated that the pleas Judkins entered were acceptable, and as a result, a trial would not be pursued for the remaining charges.
Judge Catherine Richards has ordered a pre-sentence report and granted Judkins bail until his sentencing on July 15. She issued a stark warning to the defendant: “All options will be open to the court. That will include immediate custody.”
Crime
Pembrokeshire man admits to child sex offences in court
A MAN from Pembrokeshire, Paul Stuart Chesher, 66, has pleaded guilty to serious child sex offences at Swansea Crown Court.
Chesher, from Herbrandston, appeared in court on Friday, 21 June, where he admitted to multiple charges.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, specifically masturbation, without believing she was over 16.
These offences occurred in September 2021.
Additionally, Chesher admitted to attempting to engage in sexual communication with the same victim for sexual gratification, also without reasonably believing she was over 16. This communication occurred between August and October 2021.
Chesher, who has admitted all charges, is scheduled to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court next month.
Crime
Dyfed-Powys Police investigating after 20mph signs damaged and stolen
A NUMBER of 20mph signs and also national speed limit signs have been damaged and stolen in the village of Llansawel, Llandeilo.
The most recent incident of damage/theft took place at some point between 08/06/2024 and
10/06/2024.
Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to
Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-
powys.police.uk, or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: 24000533387. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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