Crime

Publican admits supplying cocaine and cannabis at Crown Court

Published

3 months ago

February 11, 2026

Admits cocaine and cannabis supply but denies intent and cash allegations

A MILFORD HAVEN pub landlord has admitted supplying cocaine and cannabis but denied a series of further drugs and cash-related offences during a Crown Court hearing in Swansea.

Daniel Booth appeared at Swansea Crown Court at 11:00am on Wednesday (Feb 11) for a plea and trial preparation hearing before His Honour Judge Paul Thomas KC.

Booth, the licensee of The Vibe on Charles Street, faced an indictment containing seven counts covering a two-year period.

He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, a Class A drug, between January 3, 2024 and January 6, 2026.

He also admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis, a Class B drug, over the same period, and pleaded guilty to simple possession of cannabis found at his address.

However, Booth denied possessing cannabis with intent to supply, denied possessing cocaine with intent to supply, denied simple possession of cocaine relating to December 30, 2025, and denied possessing criminal property, namely £1,682.95 in cash alleged to be the proceeds of crime.

Defence counsel indicated a written basis of plea would be served on the prosecution. Judge Thomas directed the Crown to consider the pleas within seven days.

The court heard that if the pleas are accepted, the matter will proceed directly to sentencing. If not, a trial will be listed, likely within the next six months.

Booth was remanded in custody pending the next hearing.

The Herald previously reported that police allege cocaine was discovered concealed inside the air filter of a van linked to Booth, along with cash seized at the time of his arrest, and small quantities of drugs located during a search of his home.

The case is due to return to Swansea Crown Court next week for further directions.

Crime

Milford Haven man admits assault and harassment charges

Published

2 days ago

May 21, 2026

Court Reporter

A MILFORD HAVEN has admitted assaulting a family member and harassing another relative following incidents in the town last year.

Wayne Whatling, 39, of Howarth Close, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 21).

Whatling changed his pleas to guilty to one charge of assault by beating and one charge of harassment without violence.

The assault charge relates to an incident in Milford Haven on September 13, 2025, when Whatling assaulted Ben Whatling by beating him.

He also admitted pursuing a course of conduct amounting to harassment against Carol Whatling between September 1 and September 13, 2025.

The court heard the harassment allegation involved repeatedly asking Carol Whatling for money, with the complainant said to have feared repercussions if she did not provide it.

Magistrates adjourned the case for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.

Whatling was remanded on conditional bail and ordered not to contact Carol or Ben Whatling directly or indirectly.

He is due to be sentenced at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 9).

Crime

Milford Haven man admits affray after alleged pub incident

Published

2 days ago

May 21, 2026

Court Reporter

A MILFORD HAVEN man has admitted affray following an incident at a town centre pub.

Stephen Collier, 38, of Vaynor Road, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (May 21).

Collier has pleaded guilty to affray, relating to an incident at Nos Da, Victoria Road, Milford Haven, on December 3, 2025.

The charge states that he used unlawful violence towards John Dean Hilton and that his conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for their personal safety.

Collier also faces a separate charge of burglary dwelling with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm. It is alleged that, on the same date, he entered a flat at Nos Da as a trespasser and inflicted grievous bodily harm on Mr Hilton. He denies that charge.

The court also dealt with a breach of bail allegation after Collier was arrested on May 20 for allegedly breaching a curfew condition. He admitted the breach.

Magistrates re-admitted him to conditional bail.

His bail conditions include a daily electronically monitored curfew between 9:00pm and 6:00am, residence at his Vaynor Road address, and exclusions from Mount Estate, Milford Haven town centre, and Nos Da.

He must also not contact prosecution witnesses, including Molly Martin, Jack Martin, Lily Rose Martin and John Hilton.

Collier is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, June 5, for sentence.

A spokesperson for Nos Da said the incident was connected with rooms upstairs at the Victoria Road premises, and did not take place in the bar itself, in the licensed area.