Crime
Milford Haven man to face court over multiple historic sexual offences
A MILFORD HAVEN man is due to appear in court in connection with a series of historical sexual offences against minors spanning several decades.
Alan Roberts, 74, of Hakin, Milford Haven, has been charged with multiple counts of indecent assault on girls under the age of 14 and gross indecency.
Roberts, born on 19th August 1950, will attend a mention hearing at 2:00 pm in relation to numerous charges. The offences are said to have taken place between 1976 and 2001, with the victims remaining anonymous under the Sexual Offences Amendment Act 1992.
The charges against Roberts include several counts of indecent assault, some occurring on multiple occasions, as well as gross indecency with a child under 14. The prosecution alleges these incidents occurred at various times in the Hakin area of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.
The charges have been brought under the Sexual Offences Act 1956 and the Indecency with Children Act 1960, which were in force at the time of the alleged offences. The maximum penalties for these offences include a prison sentence of up to six months and an unlimited fine. Roberts has already indicated guilty pleas in connection to the charges, with a formal conviction recorded on 9th July 2024.
The hearing on 9th July had been adjourned to allow the prosecution to bring further charges. It is understood that Roberts will face additional counts as investigations continue. The offences, allegedly occurring over several years, have the earliest incidents dating back to 1976 and the most recent in 2018.
This case is expected to be closely followed, given the serious nature of the allegations and the historic timeline involved. Further developments in court are anticipated as the legal proceedings progress.
The hearing comes amidst increasing awareness of and sensitivity to historic sexual abuse cases in the UK, with authorities keen to bring justice to survivors regardless of when the offences occurred.
Crime
Three men from London admit their guilt over illegal cannabis farm
THREE men admit their guilt after police discover over 700 cannabis plants during a raid on a former school building in Llandysul.
Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at the former Ysgol Gynradd Llandysul on Heol Llyn Y Fran on November 15. Inside, they found 737 cannabis plants spread across multiple rooms.
Armeld Troksi, 29, and Njazi Gjana, 27, both from Empire Avenue in Edmonton, London, along with Ervin Gjana, 24, from Durham Avenue in Romford, were arrested at the scene and later charged with producing cannabis.
The three men appeared before Swansea Crown Court, where they admitted their involvement in the illegal operation. Defence solicitor Joshua Scouller requested a pre-sentence report for Ervin Gjana, which was granted by Judge Geraint Walters.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 20.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Following a warrant executed at the former school on Heol Llyn Y Fran, officers discovered a significant cannabis grow containing 737 plants.
“We are grateful to the local community for their continued support and cooperation. Officers will remain in the area while the site is secured.
“Our commitment remains firm in disrupting drug production and supply networks across our force area.
“We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity, no matter how small it may seem. Every piece of information can make a difference, and reports can easily be submitted through our website.”
Crime
Sex offender jailed for breaching court order
A SEX offender from Wolfscastle has been jailed after using fake names on WhatsApp and attempting to access a social media app, breaching his sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).
Luke Rogers, 38, was sentenced to 10 months in prison at Swansea Crown Court after pleading guilty to two breaches of the order, which was imposed following his 2020 conviction for sexual activity with a child.
Under the SHPO, Rogers was prohibited from using unregistered internet-enabled devices or creating online profiles under false names. Prosecutor Ryan Bowen told the court that police monitoring software installed on Rogers’ phone detected activity in group chats under three aliases last November.
Further investigation revealed Rogers had also searched for the MeetMe app on four occasions and admitted using it. Rogers, described by Mr. Bowen as “apologetic,” was arrested, and his phone was seized.
The court heard Rogers has a history of 17 convictions for 35 offences, including breaching court orders and failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements.
Defence barrister Olivia Rose said Rogers had cooperated fully with police and expressed a desire to change. She argued that his breaches stemmed from a misunderstanding about permitted names and emphasized his efforts to seek support.
Despite these mitigating factors, Judge Catherine Richards noted Rogers’ pattern of reoffending and stated: “The reality is I can only pass an immediate custodial sentence.”
She expressed hope that Rogers would take advantage of post-sentence supervision to break the cycle of offending.
Crime
Police renew appeal to find Darren Markes from Pembroke Dock
POLICE in Pembrokeshire are renewing their appeal for information to locate Darren Markes, 46, from Pembroke Dock. He is wanted in connection with a domestic assault.
Markes is believed to have links to the Portsmouth and Sussex areas.
If you have seen Darren Markes or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the police through one of the following methods:
- Online: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 101
You can also provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers:
- Phone: 0800 555 111
- Website: crimestoppers-uk.org
Please quote reference number 24*944729 when providing information.
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