Crime

Pembrokeshire man to appear in court charged with Narberth rape

Published

1 year ago

September 17, 2024

A 46-YEAR-OLD man from Pembrokeshire will appear in Haverfordwest Magistrates’ court today facing multiple sexual offence charges, including rape, as the result of an incident alleged to have occurred in Narberth in 2022.

It is alleged that Richard Murray, recently of Hill Street, Haverfordwest, penetrated the mouth of a woman with his penis without her consent and without any reasonable belief that she was consenting.

In addition to the rape charge, Murray faces two further charges of a sexual nature.

The second charge alleges sexual assault on a female over the age of 16.

The prosecution claims that Murray intentionally touched the woman in a sexual manner without her consent and without reasonably believing that she was consenting.

The third charge involves an attempted sexual offence.

It is alleged that Murray attempted to cause a female to engage in a sexual activity without penetration, specifically by trying to make her place her hand on his penis.

Murray is expected to be present in the court for this initial hearing, it is likely that the case would be, due to its nature, adjourned to Swansea Crown Court.

Crime

Goodwick man convicted of drug-driving after failing to attend earlier hearings

Published

2 days ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A GOODWICK man has been found guilty of drug-driving after previously failing to appear at court.

Marc Barber, aged 41, of Monarch House, Dyffryn, appeared before District Judge M Layton at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The court heard that Barber had driven a vehicle in March with a controlled drug in his system exceeding the prescribed limit. He initially denied the charge when he appeared in court in September but was convicted following a trial.

The case had been delayed after Barber failed to surrender to bail on a number of occasions, leading to warrants being issued for his arrest.

Barber was convicted of the drug-driving offence and the case was adjourned for sentencing.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man fined for speeding and driving without insurance

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2 days ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been fined after being found guilty of speeding and admitting to driving without insurance earlier this year.

Jake Jones, aged 24, of Ferry Terrace, Waterloo, appeared before District Judge M Layton at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The court heard that Jones had been caught exceeding the speed limit on February 3 while driving in Pembrokeshire. He initially denied the offence, but was later found guilty after trial.

He was also charged with using a motor vehicle on a public road without third-party insurance on April 2. On this count, he changed his plea to guilty when he reappeared before the court in September.

The court imposed fines and ordered Jones to pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. His driving record was endorsed, but he was not disqualified after the court accepted there were mitigating circumstances.

Crime

Pembroke Dock woman found guilty of owning fighting dog

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2 days ago

November 7, 2025

Court Reporter

A PEMBROKE DOCK woman has been found guilty of owning a fighting dog — and a warrant has been issued for her arrest after she failed to attend court for the verdict.

Elisha Callen, aged 26, of Glenview Avenue, denied possessing or having custody of a fighting dog, contrary to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The offence took place on July 26 this year.

Callen had pleaded not guilty at an earlier hearing in July, but was found guilty in her absence following a trial before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 6).

The case was prosecuted by CPS Wales (South West), with Nia James appearing for the Crown. Callen was represented by Liam Francis of DJG Solicitors.

Magistrates issued a warrant for her arrest without bail.

The bench was chaired by Mrs C Kendrick, sitting with Dr R Talbot-English and Mrs J Davies.