Crime

Biker had taken cocaine when he crashed into woman’s car

Published

2 years ago

August 7, 2024

A BIKER has been sentenced after driving into another vehicle on a main Pembrokeshire road after taking cocaine.

Adam Dalkin, 28, jumped onto his Herald motorbike on the afternoon of January 26 and proceeded to drive along the A487 towards Pelcomb.

But this week District Judge Mark Layton heard how a motorist feared for her safety as she saw his bike approach her.

“The motorist was travelling from Haverfordwest just after 1pm when she noticed a motorcyclist swerving all over the road in front of her,” Crown Prosecutor Linda Baker told Judge Layton at Haverfordwest magistrates court.

“The motorist slammed her brakes on, but the motorbike hit her.”

As a result, extensive damage was caused to the motorist’s vehicle.

Dalkin was found lying half way down the bank. He was conveyed to hospital and treated for a fractured leg. Whilst in hospital, further blood tests were carried out which confirmed he had 23 mcg of cocaine in his system and 250 mcg of the cocaine derivative, benzoylecgonine. The specified legal limits are 10 mcg and 50 mcg respectively.

Dalkin, of Fleming Crescent, Haverfordwest pleaded guilty to driving after taking cocaine, driving with the cocaine derivative benzoylecgonine in his system, using a vehicle without third party insurance, and driving without due care and attention.

After considering a probation report, Dalkin was disqualified from driving for 20 months. He was fined £80 and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs. He was also sentenced to a 12-month community order during which he must carry out ten rehabilitation activity requirement days.

Crime

Criminal damage investigation after vehicle damaged in Pembroke

Published

3 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Police appeal for information following incident on South Road between March 11 and March 15

POLICE are investigating a report of criminal damage to a vehicle in Pembroke.

The damage is believed to have occurred on South Road sometime between Wednesday, March 11 and Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious, or who has information that could assist the investigation, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by email at [email protected], or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26000209990.

Crime

Man sentenced after admitting possession of pepper spray and knuckleduster

Published

8 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Court hears prohibited weapons were found at Penygroes address

A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced after admitting possessing a knuckleduster and indicating a guilty plea to possessing pepper spray.

Llanelli Magistrates’ Court heard that Oliver Lycett, of Bridge Street, Penygroes, was before the court on Tuesday (Apr 14) in connection with the two weapons offences.

The first charge stated that on Oct 18, 2025, Lycett possessed a knuckleduster in a private place, contrary to the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

He also faced a second charge of possessing pepper spray without the authority of the Secretary of State, an offence under the Firearms Act 1968.

The court record shows Lycett entered a guilty plea to the knuckleduster offence and an indicated guilty plea to the pepper spray offence.

District Judge M Layton imposed a community order running until Apr 13, 2027.

As part of the sentence, Lycett must complete up to 10 days of rehabilitation activity.

The court also ordered the deprivation of both weapons, meaning the knuckleduster and the pepper spray are to be forfeited.

Lycett was fined £120. He was also ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

A collection order was made, with deductions from benefits and the financial penalty to be paid in full within 28 days.

Crime

Pembrokeshire man to stand trial accused of rape in Tenby

Published

8 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Defendant denies allegation as case is sent to Swansea Crown Court

A PEMBROKESHIRE man is due to stand trial at Swansea Crown Court accused of raping a woman in Tenby town centre.

Dean Gough, 48, of Orielton, Pembroke, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week charged with rape.

The court heard that Gough is accused of intentionally penetrating the woman’s vagina at a property in Tenby on December 7, 2022, without her consent and without reasonably believing that she was consenting.

During the hearing, Gough factually denied the allegation.

The case has now been sent to Swansea Crown Court, where trial proceedings are due to begin on May 15.

Gough was released on unconditional bail.