Crime
Man accused of climbing up drainpipe to kidnap baby denied bail
A PEMBROKESHIRE man accused of climbing up a drainpipe to kidnap a baby has been denied bail.
The defendant, who cannot be named to protect the baby’s identity, faces charges of unlawfully taking the infant from its mother’s home in Haverfordwest on October 6.
During a recent bail hearing at Swansea Crown Court, the prosecution argued against releasing the man. The court was told that he allegedly “shimmied up an outside drainpipe” to enter the mother’s home unannounced.
The defendant claimed to police that he had permission to take the child, and it was noted in court that the baby was unharmed.
Craig Jones, representing the Crown Prosecution Service, highlighted concerns about the close proximity between the defendant’s residence and the complainant’s, as well as the man’s history of breaching court orders.
In response, Hannah George, representing the the man in the dock, acknowledged his past record but emphasised that he had no history of breaching bail conditions or committing offences against this complainant.
Judge Huw Rees refused the bail application, ordering the defendant to remain in custody until his next court appearance on November 11.
A YOUNG driver has admitted failing to stop following a crash at a petrol station.
Charlie Simpson, 19, of St Faith’s, Lamphey, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court, facing charges for two offences.
The court heard that on February 24, Simpson, then 18, crashed a Ford Fiesta at Lamphey Service Station, causing damage to a petrol pump.
He was charged with driving without due care and attention and failing to stop after the collision.
Simpson pleaded guilty to both offences on October 16.
He was fined £120 for each offence, ordered to pay £110 in costs, and a £96 surcharge. Additionally, he received eight penalty points on his licence and a nine-month driving ban for accumulating too many points.
PEMBROKE Dock police are appealing for information following an assault that took place in Spring View, Pembroke Dock, on Wednesday (Oct 16) between 3:15pm and 3:45pm.
Police are urging anyone with information that could assist in their enquiries to come forward. Those who can help are asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police via their website, by emailing [email protected], sending a direct message on social media, or calling 101.
Please quote reference number 24000883740 when providing information.
A HAVERFORDWEST man has been charged with the racially aggravated harassment of Haverfordwest town councillor Randell Turner-Thomas during an alleged incident in the town on August 6.
Lee Woodmass is accused of harassing Cllr. Turner-Thomas during an altercation in the town centre, causing him intentional harassment, alarm, or distress.
This week, Woodmass, 48, of Hywel Road, Haverfordwest, appeared before a district judge sitting at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, where he denied the charge. He elected a Crown Court trial, and proceedings will commence on November 29.
Woodmass was released on conditional bail.
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