Crime

Cocaine dealer tried to flee through alleyway as police closed in

Published

3 months ago

January 1, 2026

A Milford Haven man dumped drugs and cash over a fence while attempting to escape officers

A MILFORD HAVEN man tried to make a run for it through a back alley after police knocked on his door, dumping drugs and cash as he fled, a court has heard.

Dominic Jeary, aged 40, attempted to escape from his home on Precelly Place on November 26 after initially refusing officers entry, Swansea Crown Court was told.

Prosecutor Caitlyn Jones said police attended the address and were met with obstruction before Jeary bolted out of the rear of the property and into an alleyway.

As he ran, officers saw him empty his pockets over a fence. Police later recovered £600 in cash, a snap bag containing white powder, and a wallet holding £4.95, 20 euros, and an identity card.

A subsequent search uncovered 9.27 grams of cocaine, valued at between £840 and £1,050, along with 4.7 grams of cannabis worth around £50. Officers also seized three canisters of nitrous oxide, three mobile phones, and three sets of weighing scales.

Jeary told police the cash came from £1,000 transferred to him by his grandmother and claimed he was not addicted to cocaine, saying he used it only at weekends. However, analysis of his mobile phone revealed evidence of cocaine dealing throughout the month leading up to his arrest.

He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of cannabis, and possession of criminal property relating to the cash.

The court heard Jeary had twelve previous convictions for twenty-four offences, although his only previous drug offence was a Class B possession in September 2010. His last conviction dated back to 2011.

Defence barrister Emily Bennett said Jeary had turned to drugs and gambling after losing his job and experiencing a family bereavement, which led him into debt.

She told the court he had completed a substance misuse course while in custody and was determined to change his life, adding that he had taken responsibility by entering guilty pleas at the earliest opportunity.

Sentencing him to two-and-a-half years in prison, Judge Catherine Richards said: “You must have known that if you were caught you would face immediate custody. I’ve read the messages, and it is clear you were expecting a significant financial gain.”

A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing has been listed for April 24.

Crime

Neyland man spared immediate jail over aggravated vehicle taking

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11 hours ago

April 5, 2026

Court Reporter

Defendant given a suspended prison sentence after magistrates heard the offence was serious enough to cross the custody threshold

KRISTIAN DAVIES, aged 35, of Rock Cottages, Neyland, pleaded guilty at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court to aggravated vehicle taking.

The court heard that on January 26, 2026, at Narberth, Davies took a Ford Focus without the consent of the owner or other lawful authority. The vehicle was damaged before it was recovered, with the damage assessed at less than £5,000.

Magistrates sentenced Davies on Tuesday (Mar 31) to 18 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.

The bench said the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified, citing Davies’ relevant previous convictions and the fact he was already subject to a court order at the time, which he is now in breach of.

However, the prison term was suspended because the court found there were real prospects of rehabilitation in the community.

Davies was also made subject to an 18-month supervision requirement, a non-residential drug rehabilitation requirement with reviews, and up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity.

As part of the order, he must engage with Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service and provide samples for a 12-month period.

He was also banned from driving for 24 months.

The first review hearing is due to take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on April 27 at 10:00am. Bail conditions were cancelled as a matter of urgency.

Crime

Man arrested after police stop car on Pembroke Dock street

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1 day ago

April 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A MAN was arrested after police stopped a car on Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock, on Saturday afternoon (Apr 4).

Witnesses said the incident happened at around 5:00pm outside Bargain Booze, when two police vehicles – one marked and one unmarked – pulled over a motorist.

According to one bystander, officers searched the boot of the vehicle and arrested the man straight afterwards.

The same witness said what was suspected to be Class A drugs were found, although that detail has not been confirmed by police.

The man was taken away in a police car, while an officer drove the suspect’s vehicle from the scene.

The Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for comment.

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Crime

Six-year jail term a warning to drug dealers, says police

Published

3 days ago

April 2, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Detective says “robust approach” will continue as dealer caught after drugs hidden in car sale

A TOP detective has warned that a Milford Haven drug dealer’s six-year prison sentence should serve as a stark warning to others involved in the supply of illegal drugs.

Daniel Booth, aged 35, was jailed at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (Mar 20) after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, as well as possession of cannabis.

The case came to light after a member of the public discovered drugs hidden inside a car they had purchased from Booth.

The buyer reported the find to police, triggering an investigation that led to Booth’s arrest on January 5.

Officers later uncovered further evidence linking him to the supply of Class A and Class B drugs.

Hidden drugs discovery

The discovery of drugs concealed within the vehicle proved to be a key breakthrough in the case.

Police said the incident highlighted both the risks to unsuspecting members of the public and the lengths some offenders will go to in order to conceal their activities.

Booth was subsequently charged and later admitted the offences in court.

‘Clear warning’ to others

Speaking after sentencing, DC Phillip Jones, of the Serious Organised Crime Unit in Pembrokeshire, said the case should send a strong message.

He said: “The supplying of drugs such as cannabis and cocaine in our communities has damaging consequences, and I hope that this result serves as a reminder of Dyfed-Powys Police’s commitment to remove them from our streets.

“Booth’s six-year sentence should serve as a warning to anyone involved in the supply of illegal drugs that we and our partners in the justice system will take a robust approach while bringing these types of offenders to justice.”

Ongoing crackdown

Dyfed-Powys Police say tackling drug supply remains a key priority across Pembrokeshire, with officers continuing to target those involved in organised criminal activity.

The force has urged members of the public to report any concerns about suspected drug dealing in their communities.