A REGISTERED Haverfordwest sex offender has been brought before a district judge after breaching his sexual harm prevention order on five separate occasions.

Appearing via a video link from Parc Prison, where he is currently on remand, Adrian Thomas, 31, admitted all five charges when he was brought before Judge Mark Layton sitting at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan informed Judge Layton that between January 21 and April 16, 2024, Thomas was in possession of more than one mobile phone and more than one SIM card at any single time. The sexual harm prevention order requires the defendant to notify Dyfed-Powys Police of any new phones and SIM cards he may acquire.

During the same dates, Thomas also set up a new email address in his mother’s name, despite failing to inform her of his actions, and failed to notify the police of the address at which he was residing.

“There is evidence that suggests he was using controlling behaviour towards his mother during this period of time,” said Sian Vaughan.

Judge Layton declined jurisdiction in sentencing Thomas and transferred the matter to Swansea Crown Court. Thomas will now be sentenced on November 12. He was remanded in custody.

A 22-YEAR-OLD Pembrokeshire motorist has been sent to Crown Court for sentencing after admitting to causing serious injury to another motorist during a road collision in Crundale.

Joshua Gwilliam, 22, was driving along Chapel Road on January 11 when he lost control of his vehicle on a bend and ploughed into an oncoming vehicle driven by Mr. David James.

“The defendant’s vehicle was travelling far too fast into a bend, he was on the wrong side of the road, and the matter is further aggravated by the fact that there were drugs in his system,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan.

Gwilliam, of Brooklyns Close, Clarbeston Road, appeared before a district judge sitting at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week, where he pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

“The victim has made a 90% recovery but still has two outstanding orthopaedic appointments in the new year,” continued Ms. Vaughan.

After listening to the facts, Judge Mark Layton declined jurisdiction and sent the case to Swansea Crown Court, where Gwilliam will be sentenced on November 12. Judge Layton requested an all-options pre-sentence report to be prepared and imposed an interim driving disqualification on the defendant.

A HAVERFORDWEST shoplifter has been given a final court warning by a district judge after once again appearing in the dock charged with stealing a pair of shoes from Sports Direct and groceries from Iceland.

Asa Wandelt was caught removing the food items from the shelves of Iceland on September 20, placing them in a bag and then walking out of the store without paying. The items were valued at £45.75.

Seven days later, he walked into Sports Direct in Haverfordwest, where he stole a pair of shoes valued at £42.

Wandelt, of Harrier Road, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty to both charges of theft as well as an additional charge of assaulting Mr. Mathew Gilbert by beating.

The unprovoked assault took place on May 18 outside an unnamed hairdresser’s in Haverfordwest town centre.

“It was a forceful slap in the face that resulted in stinging,” Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan told District Judge Mark Layton sitting at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.

Probation officer Julie Norman said the assault was committed shortly after Wandelt was released from prison following a previous conviction for shoplifting.

“The defendant is well known by the probation service, but there is little motivation shown by him to address his behaviour,” she said.

However, Wandelt’s solicitor, Tom Lloyd, said the defendant has recently taken ‘significant steps’ to address his behaviour.

“He’s stopped drinking, and he’s more stable than he’s ever been,” said Mr. Lloyd. “The shoplifting was an impulsive act, but considering the progress that’s been made, I’m hopeful that there’s a realistic prospect for him to remain in the community.”

After considering the facts, Judge Layton sentenced Wandelt to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months. He was ordered to pay £42 compensation to Sports Direct, £45.75 compensation to Iceland, £100 compensation to Mr. Mathew Gilbert, a £154 court surcharge, and £85 court costs. He must also carry out ten rehabilitation activity requirement days.