Crime

Templeton drink-driver banned by court after third offence

Published

1 year ago

March 5, 2025

A DECISION to drive has cost a Pembrokeshire motorist his licence after he pleaded guilty to a drink-driving charge before Haverfordwest magistrates.

Ross Elliott, 40, of Templeton Farm, Templeton, was stopped by officers on February 12 as he drove his Hyundai Tucson on the A478 at Templeton. A roadside breath test proved positive, while subsequent breath tests carried out at the police custody suite showed he had 90 mcg of alcohol in his system. The legal limit is 35.

This week, Elliott appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates, where he pleaded guilty to the drink-driving charge.

“What may well give you concern is that the defendant has two similar convictions, although both are outside consideration for the mandatory three-year ban,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan.

Meanwhile, probation officer Julie Norman said the offence took place after Elliott made the foolish decision to drive a short distance from his home on the night of the offence.

“He drove that short distance, but with such a high level of alcohol, this was a significant risk to other road users,” she said. “Last year, he was in a serious road collision where his back and pelvis were broken. He’d been cooped up in the house for a number of days, and rather than walk like normal people would, he decided to take his vehicle.”

Elliott was banned from driving for 24 months. He was also sentenced to a 12-month community order, during which he must carry out ten rehabilitation activity days. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.

Crime

Criminal damage investigation after vehicle damaged in Pembroke

Published

1 hour ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Police appeal for information following incident on South Road between March 11 and March 15

POLICE are investigating a report of criminal damage to a vehicle in Pembroke.

The damage is believed to have occurred on South Road sometime between Wednesday, March 11 and Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious, or who has information that could assist the investigation, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by email at [email protected], or by calling 101, quoting reference number 26000209990.

Crime

Man sentenced after admitting possession of pepper spray and knuckleduster

Published

7 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Court hears prohibited weapons were found at Penygroes address

A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced after admitting possessing a knuckleduster and indicating a guilty plea to possessing pepper spray.

Llanelli Magistrates’ Court heard that Oliver Lycett, of Bridge Street, Penygroes, was before the court on Tuesday (Apr 14) in connection with the two weapons offences.

The first charge stated that on Oct 18, 2025, Lycett possessed a knuckleduster in a private place, contrary to the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

He also faced a second charge of possessing pepper spray without the authority of the Secretary of State, an offence under the Firearms Act 1968.

The court record shows Lycett entered a guilty plea to the knuckleduster offence and an indicated guilty plea to the pepper spray offence.

District Judge M Layton imposed a community order running until Apr 13, 2027.

As part of the sentence, Lycett must complete up to 10 days of rehabilitation activity.

The court also ordered the deprivation of both weapons, meaning the knuckleduster and the pepper spray are to be forfeited.

Lycett was fined £120. He was also ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

A collection order was made, with deductions from benefits and the financial penalty to be paid in full within 28 days.

Crime

Pembrokeshire man to stand trial accused of rape in Tenby

Published

7 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Defendant denies allegation as case is sent to Swansea Crown Court

A PEMBROKESHIRE man is due to stand trial at Swansea Crown Court accused of raping a woman in Tenby town centre.

Dean Gough, 48, of Orielton, Pembroke, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week charged with rape.

The court heard that Gough is accused of intentionally penetrating the woman’s vagina at a property in Tenby on December 7, 2022, without her consent and without reasonably believing that she was consenting.

During the hearing, Gough factually denied the allegation.

The case has now been sent to Swansea Crown Court, where trial proceedings are due to begin on May 15.

Gough was released on unconditional bail.