Crime
Boncath resident threatened to set fire to neighbour’s car
A NEIGHBOURS’ dispute has resulted in a court appearance after a Boncath resident threatened to set fire to his neighbour’s car.
When police arrived at Dylan Degay’s property at Berllan Aur, Boncath, on June 28, they discovered him standing outside surrounded by household items which he’d placed on the front lawn.
CCTV footage that was shown to Haverfordwst magistrates court this week showed Degas threatening to set fire to property belonging to his neighbour.
“I don’t need to deal with nosy neighbours,” he was heard shouting.
“[The police] will have a reason to turn up when I set fire to all their stuff. I’ll set fire to their car, and I hope that every single one of you heard that.”
But Degay’s solicitor, Michael Kelleher, said the threats were made following a period of antagonism between the defendant and his neighbour.
“He moved to Boncath to get away from previous bad influences, but the property he moved into was next door to a person who was hoping that a relative of hers could have it,” he said.
“That was the catalyst. Rumours began to spread about his previous convictions and on this occasion he lost his cool, he became irate, and said things that he didn’t mean and were inappropriate.”
Mr Kelleher said that following the offence, Degay, who pleaded guilty to a charge of threatening to damage or destroy property, had visited his neighbour to apologise for his outburst.
Magistrates were asked to consider a comprehensive probation report before deciding on Degay’s sentence. However Mr Kellehr said the report wasn’t ‘a fair reflection’ on his client.
Probation officer Julie Norman told magistrates that Degay had declined to take part in programmes and treatment which had been offered to him by the probation service, however Mr Kelleher explained that this was because Degay finds it difficult to integrate in group situations.
“He doesn’t want to be in a position where he fails,” he said. “He’d prefer one-to-one treatment.”
Mr Kelleher submitted a character reference to magistrates in which another neighbour described Degay as bdeing a helpful and trustworthy person.
After considering the facts, magistrates sentenced Degay to six months in custody suspended for two years. He was also ordered to pay a £154 court surcharge and £85 costs.
A MAN from St Davids is facing serious allegations of domestic abuse, including physical assault and coercive control, spanning more than two years.
Ryan Bowen, aged 44, of Nun Street, appeared in court accused of controlling and abusive behaviour towards his partner between August 2019 and January 2022.
Bowen is alleged to have physically assaulted the woman by slamming a car door on her leg, punching her in the ribs, and pushing her. The court also heard he verbally abused her, belittled her as a mother, and threatened to kill her.
It is further alleged he controlled her finances, dictated what she wore, where she could sleep, and where she was allowed to work.
Prosecutors also claimed he threatened to take her children away and told her he would kill himself if she ever left him.
Bowen has denied the charges.
Judge Paul Thomas KC asked defence barrister Dyfed Thomas whether his client would consider pleading guilty to any lesser charges. Mr Thomas responded that Bowen was “adamant” the allegations were untrue and would not be changing his plea.
A trial has been listed for December 9. Bowen was granted bail until that date.
POLICE are investigating the theft of a motorbike from the A470 near Storey Arms, close to Brecon.
The Lexmoto LXR, described as blue and silver in colour, was awaiting recovery when it was stolen sometime between 9:00pm on Tuesday (Apr 8) and 11:00am on Wednesday (Apr 9).
Officers are appealing to anyone who was travelling along the A470 during that time and may have seen anything suspicious.
Dash cam footage could be especially helpful to the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police via:
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| 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
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A HAVERFORDWEST man has admitted assaulting a woman following an incident in the town earlier this year.
Kieran Vaughan, aged 37, of Caradoc Place, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in connection with an incident on March 8.
While Vaughan denied the more serious charge, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault by beating.
Prosecutor Georgia Donohue told the court: “That’s acceptable to the Crown because the complainant has withdrawn her support.”
Judge Geraint Walters adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report. Vaughan will be sentenced on May 15.
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