Crime

Tenby driver banned hours after passing his test for drug-driving

Published

3 months ago

January 21, 2026

JASON CALE, 40, was stopped the same day he qualified, with blood tests showing more than twice the legal cannabis limit

Just hours after passing his driving test, a Tenby man was caught driving through the town centre with more than twice the legal drug-drive limit.

Jason Cale, 40, was stopped by police at around 6:00pm on September 19 as he drove his Hyundai i20 along Upper Hill Park, Tenby. A roadside saliva test proved positive and a subsequent blood test showed 7mcg of Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in his system. The legal limit is 2.

Appearing before Haverfordwest magistrates this week, Cale pleaded guilty to the drug-driving offence. He was represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who said the incident happened on the same day his client had passed his driving test.

“He’d made a big effort later in life to learn to drive and pass his test as he has a number of significant physical issues and wanted to be able to drive himself to appointments,” Mr Lloyd said. “But the very same day that he passed his test, this happened.”

The court heard Cale suffers from a debilitating joint condition and is in constant pain.

“This was why he was taking cannabis,” Mr Lloyd added. “But I’m pleased to say he’s now taken steps to address this, and has already seen the Dyfed Drugs and Alcohol Service.”

Mr Lloyd submitted medical evidence to the magistrates in support of the mitigation.

Cale, of Upper Hill Park, Tenby, was disqualified from driving for 12 months. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £48 victim surcharge.

Crime

Man appears in court charged over death of Blood Bike Wales volunteer

Published

5 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

FAMILY WATCHED FROM PUBLIC GALLERY AS CASE SENT TO CROWN COURT

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has appeared before magistrates charged with causing the death of Blood Bike Wales volunteer Tim Minett by dangerous driving.

Mr Minett was riding a Blood Bike Wales Honda motorcycle on the afternoon of July 2, 2025, when it was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Crafter van on the A478 between Glandycross and Blaenffos.

He had been transporting blood supplies for the NHS at the time.

This week the van’s driver, Roger King, 57, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with causing Mr Minett’s death by dangerous driving.

King stood in the dock to confirm his name, age and address as members of Mr Minett’s family watched from the public gallery.

Magistrates were told that, due to the seriousness of the allegation, the case can only be dealt with at the Crown Court.

Proceedings will continue at Swansea Crown Court on May 29.

King was released on unconditional bail until that date.c

Crime

Man breached restraining order by entering woman’s home

Published

5 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

COURT HEARS APPLICATION MADE TO DISCHARGE ORDER

A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been sentenced after being found inside a woman’s home despite being banned from contacting her.

Peter Bromley, 51, of Parc y Chwarel, Fishguard, was made subject to a restraining order by Haverfordwest magistrates on February 26.

The order prevented him from having any direct or indirect contact with Rhiannon Bowen.

But on April 8, police received a call claiming Bromley was present at Ms Bowen’s address in Fishguard.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that when officers arrived at the property, Ms Bowen initially denied that Bromley was there.

However, when officers gained access to the property, they found Bromley inside the kitchen.

This week Bromley pleaded guilty to breaching the restraining order.

He was legally represented by solicitor Tom Lloyd, who told magistrates that Ms Bowen had recently begun proceedings to have the restraining order removed and discharged.

“Considerable progress has been made by the defendant in various areas of his life,” said Mr Lloyd.

Bromley was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and an £80 surcharge.

He must also complete a 12-month alcohol treatment requirement.

Crime

Drink-driver hit bicycle and failed to stop

Published

6 hours ago

April 28, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

SENTENCE ADJOURNED FOR PROBATION REPORT

A 23-YEAR-old motorist has been given an interim driving ban after admitting he was over the drink-drive limit when he damaged a bicycle in a collision.

Ajay Mathias was driving his Ford Fiesta along the A478 at Allensbank on April 8 when he collided with the bicycle.

Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that subsequent breath tests showed Mathias had 44 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Mathias, of Min y Llan, Letterston, appeared before magistrates this week where he pleaded guilty to drink-driving and failing to stop after a road accident.

Sentencing was adjourned until April 30, when magistrates will consider a probation report.

Mathias was released on unconditional bail until that date.