A MOTORIST has admitted to careless driving following a three-car collision at a junction on the A40, resulting in injuries to several individuals.Helen Reemers, 56, of Newton Cross, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court where she faced charges of driving without due care and attention. The incident occurred when Reemers was driving her Toyota Aygo southbound on the A40 from Fishguard.

As she approached the junction with the A4219, Reemers slowed down in preparation to turn right. At that moment, a Ford Focus was travelling north towards the same junction. In an unfortunate turn of events, Reemers turned across the road and collided with the Ford Focus, causing it to spin out of control.

The ensuing chaos led to a third vehicle, a Skoda Octavia, which had been following closely behind, also becoming involved in the crash.The court heard that all parties involved sustained slight injuries. Reemers’ Toyota sustained significant front-end damage, while the Ford Focus incurred damage to its front offside.

The Skoda Octavia also suffered damage on its front offside.On 2 October, Reemers pleaded guilty to careless driving.

The court imposed a fine of £128, along with £110 in costs and a £51 surcharge. Additionally, six penalty points were added to her driving licence.

A 74-year-old man from Hakin, Pembrokeshire, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a series of horrific sexual offences against young girls, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the local community.

Alan Roberts, of Picton Road, appeared before Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday (Oct 15), where he pleaded guilty to 23 child sex abuse offences committed over a period of more than 40 years. The court heard disturbing details of Roberts’ crimes, which took place between 1976 and 2018, involving six victims aged between five and 12 years old.

Prosecutor Craig Jones presented a harrowing account of Roberts’ offences, which began when the defendant was in his late twenties. The court was told that Roberts’ first victim was between six and 12 years old when the abuse occurred. Mr Jones revealed that Roberts would sexually touch the girl and coerce her into performing sexual acts.

As the proceedings unfolded, it became clear that Roberts’ criminal behaviour had continued unabated for decades. The court heard how he had systematically abused multiple victims, with his most recent offence occurring when he was in his late sixties, targeting a child of just five or six years old.

One particularly distressing aspect of the case was the long-lasting impact on the victims. Mr Jones told the court that one survivor had “kept it locked away” out of fear that she wouldn’t be believed, while another “struggled as a teenager and became withdrawn” as a result of the trauma she had endured.

Stuart John, representing Roberts, conceded that a significant custodial sentence was inevitable given the nature and extent of the offences. He stated that his client “understands he has ruined a great many lives over a very long period”, adding that Roberts wished to address the issues that had led to his offending.

Judge Catherine Richards, in her sentencing remarks, emphasised the prolonged nature of Roberts’ crimes, stating, “Your sexual offending against pre-pubescent girls went on over three to four decades. The blame for your repeated offending sits squarely on you.”

In addition to the 20-year prison term, Roberts will serve an extended licence period of two years. The court also imposed indefinite restraining orders to protect each of his victims, and Roberts will be required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life.

The case has raised questions about how such prolonged abuse could have gone undetected for so long. Local authorities and child protection agencies are likely to face scrutiny in the wake of this shocking revelation.

Detective Inspector Sarah Davies, who led the investigation, spoke outside the court: “This case demonstrates that no matter how long ago abuse took place, we will listen, investigate thoroughly, and bring perpetrators to justice. I commend the bravery of the victims in coming forward and hope this sentence brings them some measure of closure.”

The sentencing of Alan Roberts serves as a stark reminder of the devastating and long-lasting impact of child sexual abuse. It also underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable children and encourage survivors to come forward, regardless of when the abuse occurred.

As the community of Hakin comes to terms with the revelations, support services have been made available for those affected by the case. Local councillor Mary Evans stated, “Our thoughts are with the survivors. We must ensure that such crimes are never allowed to persist undetected in our community again.”

A FISHGUARD has appeared before a district judge charged with possessing a kitchen knife in Castle Square, Haverfordwest.

Arturs Malkovs, 31, is accused of having the knife in his possession as he stood on the Castle Square on the evening of September 28.

This week the defendant appeared before district judge Mark Layton when he pleaded not guilty to the charge.

“What makes this particularly unacceptable is the fact that there were youths present,” said Crown Prosecutor Nia James. 

Judge Layton declined jurisdiction in the case and the matter will now be dealt with by Swansea Crown Court.  His trial proceedings will commence on November 12.

Malkovs, of Mamore Crescent, For Williams, admitted an additional charge of possessing 1.85 grams of herbal cannabis during the same alleged incident. 

He was fined £160 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £64 surcharge. 

A forfeiture and destruction order was imposed on the cannabis.