Crime

Pembrokeshire magistrates fine 27 for dropping fag butts

Published

3 months ago

August 22, 2024

In a recent session at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, 27 individuals were fined for littering offences committed across Pembrokeshire.

The offenders, who were all found guilty in their absence, were charged with dropping cigarette ends in various public places.

The cases, brought forward by Pembrokeshire County Council, highlight a range of offences where individuals carelessly discarded cigarette butts in public areas, including train stations, hospitals, and retail parks. Despite not attending court, the cases were proven in their absence, leading to fines and additional costs.

Each defendant was fined £220, ordered to pay a surcharge of £88 to fund victim services, and incurred prosecution costs of £150. This brings the total amount each defendant must pay to £458. In one case, a defendant who pleaded guilty was fined a reduced amount of £40 with an additional £16 surcharge and £20 in costs, resulting in a total of £76.

Here are the details of those fined:

Gareth Bailey, 42, of Elm Lane, Milford Haven
Daniel Cook, 29, of The Avenue, Pontygwaith, Ferndale
Peter Cullen, 33, of Maes Y Llan, Llandeloy, Haverfordwest
Nathan Edmundson, 32, of Rectory Avenue, Hakin, Milford Haven
Paul Evans, 38, of Fernhill Road, Haverfordwest
Alana Francis, 22, of Augustine Way, Haverfordwest
Jonathan Gammon, 51, of Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock
Jack Hall, 26, of Ramsey Court, Siskin Close, Haverfordwest
Phil Horsely, 55, of Dew Street, Haverfordwest
Richard Hughes, 62, of Brodawel, Solva
Luke Hutton, 34, of Prestacott, Beaworthy, Devon
Gavin James, 44, of Vicary Crescent, Milford Haven
Michael James, 36, of Heol Glyndwr, Fishguard
Maria Koleva, 38, of Nantyffin, Llandissilio, Clynderwen
Jacob Lloyd, 28, of Maes Ewan, Solva
Fiona Mackenzie, 56, of Bell Tower Close, Walsall, Birmingham
Darren Richard Markes, 46, of Dark Street, Haverfordwest
Tanya Roberts, 48, of College Court, Haverfordwest
Brad Saunders, 31, of Rolle Street, Barnstaple, Devon
John Simon, 35, of Curlew Close, Haverfordwest
Garry Sims, 63, of Market Street, Haverfordwest
Bavaen Stan, 28, of Maesmelyn Street, Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire
Ivan Stefanov, 40, of Nantyffin Motel, Llandissilio, Clynderwen
Simon Fleet, 50, of Hill Street, Haverfordwest
Jamie Harding, 36, of Wentworth Close, Hubberston, Milford Haven
John Hooper, 59, of Springfield Close, Neyland, Milford Haven
Carl Hopkins, 61, of Fredrick Street, Neyland, Pembrokeshire

In total, the 27 defendants are expected to pay £12,366 in fines and costs. The fines and charges are part of ongoing efforts by Pembrokeshire County Council to maintain cleanliness in public areas and discourage littering. Collection orders have been made for all the fines, ensuring that the penalties are enforced.

Crime

Court hears man exposed his flaccid manhood ‘by accident’

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3 days ago

November 19, 2024

Court Reporter

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

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3 days ago

November 19, 2024

Sarah Jane Absalom

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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3 days ago

November 19, 2024

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK motorist has been ordered off the roads after driving through Pembroke town centre when he was over the drink-drive limit.

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.