Crime

Milton man jailed for driving whilst disqualified

Published

2 years ago

August 19, 2024

A 32-YEAR-OLD man from Milton, Tenby, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after being convicted of driving while disqualified. The case was heard at Carmarthenshire Magistrates’ Court on August 16, 2024.

Martin Ferrier, of Summers Villas, Milton, was stopped by police on August 15 while driving a vehicle with the registration CV70 XKW in Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest.

It was discovered that Ferrier was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence.

The court was informed that Ferrier has a history of similar offences, which was a significant factor in the decision to impose a custodial sentence.

The presiding magistrate noted that the offence was aggravated by Ferrier’s record, making it a Category A1 offence. Consequently, Ferrier was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison.

In addition to the prison sentence, Ferrier has been ordered to pay a £154 surcharge to fund victim services and £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Furthermore, he has been disqualified from driving for a period of 57 months and 63 days, with his driving record endorsed accordingly.

Ferrier, who was represented by solicitor Steve John from Donoghues, entered a guilty plea during the hearing. The court took this into account when determining the sentence.

Ferrier’s driving disqualification includes an extension of 63 days, reflecting the immediate custodial sentence imposed by the court. He must pay all fines by August 30, 2024, as part of the collection order made by the court.

Crime

Portfield Gate man faces careless driving allegation after Tufton crash

Published

37 minutes ago

June 18, 2026

Court Reporter

A PORTFIELD GATE man has appeared before magistrates accused of failing to stop after a road accident on the B4329.

Tony Mallon, 32, of Chestnut Tree Cottage, Portfield Gate, Haverfordwest, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 17).

He is charged with driving a Peugeot Partner without due care and attention on the B4329 Preselly Mountain Road at Tufton on November 12, 2025.

Mallon is also accused of failing to stop after an accident in which damage was allegedly caused to a Toyota Auris, and failing to report the accident to police within 24 hours.

The case was adjourned at the request of the defence for an intermediary report to be prepared.

Mallon is due to appear again at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on July 8 for a further pre-trial review.

Crime

Milford Haven man jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order

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1 hour ago

June 18, 2026

Court Reporter

A MILFORD HAVEN man has been jailed after admitting breaching a domestic violence protection order.

Ryan Carlmain, 33, of Plas Peregrine, Milford Haven, appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 17).

The court heard that Carlmain breached an order made by the same court on May 14 this year.

The breach took place in Milford Haven on June 10, when he attended an address at Marble Hall Road, contacted the woman concerned three times by telephone, and entered the property through a bathroom window after snapping a key off in the back door.

Carlmain admitted the breach.

Magistrates committed him to prison for two months, saying the offence was so serious because he had shown a “flagrant disregard for court orders”.

He was also ordered to pay £284 in costs, with payment due on his release.

Crime

Worcestershire man jailed after violent attack on woman in Tenby

Published

15 hours ago

June 17, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant was already serving a suspended sentence when serious assault took place

A WORCESTERSHIRE man has been jailed for more than two years after carrying out a serious assault on a woman in Tenby.

Lewis Thompson-Gill, 35, of Worcester Road, Little Witley, was convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm following an incident in the seaside town on December 28 last year.

A jury found Thompson-Gill guilty after a trial, having rejected his not guilty plea to the charge that he unlawfully and maliciously caused the victim serious injury.

Swansea Crown Court heard that the offence was committed while Thompson-Gill was already subject to a suspended prison sentence imposed by Worcester Magistrates’ Court on May 6, 2025.

That earlier sentence related to two breaches of a non-molestation order.

Sentencing Thompson-Gill, Recorder Paul Lewis KC imposed a total prison term of two years and four months.

The sentence comprises 20 months’ imprisonment for the grievous bodily harm offence, together with the activation of an eight-month suspended sentence in full.

The court also ordered Thompson-Gill to pay a victim surcharge of £187, which must be paid within three months of his release from custody.

The assault took place in Tenby during the Christmas period and resulted in injuries serious enough to justify the grievous bodily harm charge.

Thompson-Gill will now serve his sentence in custody.

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Lewis Thompson-Gill was jailed for a total of two years and four months at Swansea Crown Court (Pic: Dyfed-Powys Police)