Crime
Large-scale police operation in Pembroke Dock as rumours of brothel abound
POLICE and Home Office officials conducted a large-scale operation in Pembroke Dock earlier today, targeting several residential properties. Raids were carried out on properties in Gordon Street, Water Street, and Queen Street, beginning at around 8.30am. Officers, prepared for resistance, broke down doors in an effort to catch the occupants by surprise.
Residents of Pembroke Dock noticed an increased police presence, with the police station car park filled with more vehicles than usual. Authorities made efforts to engage with neighbours to offer reassurance.
When contacted, Dyfed-Powys Police issued a statement confirming the operation but refrained from providing specific details.
The statement read: “Dyfed-Powys Police and the Immigration Service executed search warrants in the Gordon Street, Water Street, and Queen Street areas of Pembroke Dock. The warrants were executed this morning, Tuesday, 6th August 2024. No arrests were made. The Neighbourhood Policing Team visited the area providing reassurance to members of the local community.”
A local shopkeeper, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that she recognised one of the raided properties. “I noticed that one of the houses had a lot of gentlemen callers – it was something I couldn’t not notice,” she said. Speaking at 11 am on Tuesday, she remarked, “The police have obviously taken whatever is going on there seriously, as they have gone in first thing this morning very heavy-handed, no messing about. There are detectives in plain clothes still outside the address talking to the neighbours.”
Another resident, living 100 yards from one of the raided properties, reported hearing rumours of a brothel operating in at least one of the locations. “I have been told that there was a brothel in at least one of the properties, but that is from a neighbour who I trust. There are a lot of rumours going around Pembroke Dock at the moment; we will have to wait until it is confirmed or comes out in court. I saw loads of police and a Border Force van this morning. Crazy this is all happening under our noses, isn’t it?”
Former County Councillor for the Pembroke Dock area, now lorry driver, Paul Dowson, commented on the situation, revealing that he had previously been made aware of a brothel in the town. “I had even been sent photos of the women working there by a friend. I am glad that the police are doing something about this,” he said.
This is an updating story. More as we get it.
Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald
Crime
Court hears man exposed his flaccid manhood ‘by accident’
A 21-YEAR-OLD Pembrokeshire man has appeared before magistrates charged with intentionally exposing his genitals in a public place.
Thomas Jones is accused of carrying out the act at a property in New Moat, Clarbeston Road, on November 9, 2022.
“The defendant knocked on the door of a female and offered his gardening services,” Crown prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
“She accepted his offer and moved her car so that he could move his van, but when she turned around, she could see his flaccid penis was outside his trousers. When she pointed this out to him, he said he didn’t know that it was exposed.”
Jones denies the charge. He was released on unconditional bail to await his trial at Haverfordwest magistrates court on January 6.
Crime
Regular cocaine user from Milford Haven taken off the road
A MILFORD HAVEN resident who admits to being a regular cocaine user has lost his driving licence after being found behind the wheel when he was 15 times over the legal Benzoylecgonine limit.
Teifion Morse, 41, was stopped by officers just before midnight on May 1 following reports that he was driving his Vauxhall Insignia along the A477 at excessive speeds.
“The vehicle was travelling westwards towards Kilgetty, and Teifion Morse was the driver and the sole occupant, “ Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
A roadside drugs wipe proved positive while further blood tests carried out at the police custody suite showed that Morse had 800 mcg of benzoylecgonine in his system (the legal limit is 50), and 20 mcg of cocaine. The legal limit is 10.
Ms James said that when Morse was spoken to by officers, he told them that he knew the readings would be positive. “I’ve done stupid amounts today,” he said.
Morse, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to two charges of drug driving. A probation report stated that since leaving the military five and a half years ago, Morse has suffered from mental health issues.
He’s been using cocaine as a coping mechanism,” said the probation officer. “He freely admits that he uses cocaine to help him cope, but it’s spiralled and is getting more and more out of control. He would like support to kick this habit.”
Morse chose to be legally unrepresented when he appeared before magistrates.
“It was my stupid fault and I’m trying to take the correct steps to get on the right path,” he said in mitigation.
Morse was sentenced to an 18-month community order during which he must carry out 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 150 hours of unpaid work. He was disqualified from driving for 15 months and must pay a £140 court surcharge and £85 costs.
Crime
Motorist manned from driving after being caught over limit
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Just before 1am on October 31, police officers stopped a Vauxhall Zafira that was being driven along South Road by Cameron Sell, 23, who was exceeding the speed limit.
“He was acting erratically when he was speaking to the officer,” Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverofrdwest magistrates this week.
A roadside breath test proved positive and subsequent breath tests carried out at the police station showed Sell had 42 mcg of alcohol in his system. The legal limit is 35.
After considering the facts, magistrates fined Sell £300 and ordered him to pay a £120 court surcharge and £85 costs. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months.
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