Crime

E-bike seized after dangerous riding in Pembroke

Published

3 months ago

March 27, 2026

A MODIFIED e-bike described as “dangerous” has been seized and will be destroyed following a prosecution at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court.

Twenty-four-year-old Joshua Miller, of Monkton, Pembroke, admitted driving dangerously, failing to stop for police, and riding without third-party insurance when he appeared in court on Tuesday (Mar 10).

He was disqualified from driving for 12 months, ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work, and must pay £85 costs along with a £114 surcharge. The court also imposed a deprivation order on the e-bike, which had been heavily modified at a reported cost of around £10,000.

The offences relate to an incident on September 6, when officers were called to central Pembroke shortly before midnight following reports of e-bikes being ridden in an anti-social manner.

Police said Miller was among a group of riders who verbally abused officers after being asked to stop while travelling through a narrow pedestrianised alleyway.

Officers approached Miller on a grass verge, but he accelerated the e-bike while two officers were holding onto him, propelling them forward before he was arrested.

The arrest formed part of a wider Dyfed-Powys Police operation targeting illegal e-bike use, including the deployment of SelectaDNA spray to forensically link riders to offences.

Superintendent Louise Harries, of the Pembrokeshire division, said: “This result reflects the determination of officers to tackle an issue that is causing real concern in our communities.

“It is only by good fortune that no one was seriously injured when Miller accelerated in this way.

“These modified e-bikes are often capable of travelling at far higher speeds than intended, and their use in public spaces can be both dangerous and intimidating.

“We are taking robust action to address this problem, and the seizure of this vehicle demonstrates that commitment.

“We would continue to urge members of the public to report any illegal or dangerous use of e-bikes so we can take action.”

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by calling 101, or by emailing [email protected].

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Crime

Man in critical condition after serious assault in New Quay

Published

2 hours ago

July 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A 20-YEAR-OLD man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being seriously assaulted in New Quay.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened at around 12:51am on Saturday (July 4) in Margaret Street, leading to Uplands Square.

The victim suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody.

Police said enquiries are progressing, led by CID and the Major Crime Team. A visible police presence is expected to remain in the area over the coming days.

Officers are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.

Quote reference: DP-20260704-028.

Crime

Man charged with attempted murder after A44 collision near Aberystwyth

Published

1 day ago

July 3, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following a single-vehicle collision on the A44 near Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened on Tuesday, June 30.

Owen Rhys-Jones, of Dol-y-Bont, Aberystwyth, has been charged with attempted murder, dangerous driving, and controlling and coercive behaviour.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before court.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and are asking anyone who was in the Capel Bangor area at around 8.50pm on Tuesday, June 30, to come forward.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed a disturbance in or around Capel Bangor, or who may have phone, video or dashcam footage of the incident.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police through the force’s dedicated online portal.

The force said: “We would like to thank the local community for their support while officers have carried out extensive enquiries, and to those who have supported our investigation so far.”

Crime

Man sent to Crown Court over alleged Cardigan cocaine and cannabis supply

Published

1 day ago

July 3, 2026

Court Reporter

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to Crown Court to face a series of alleged drug supply offences in Cardigan.

Harrison Casey, of Harebell Way, Brownsover, Rugby, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jul 2).

He faces six charges relating to alleged offences at Bridge Street, Cardigan, between April 7 and April 24, 2023.

The charges include being concerned in the supply of cocaine, a Class A drug, and being concerned in the supply of cannabis, a Class B drug.

Casey is also accused of possessing cannabis with intent to supply, possessing tetrahydrocannabinol with intent to supply, being concerned in an offer to supply THC edibles, and possessing flualpazolam, a Class C drug.

There were no pleas to the charges at this stage.

Magistrates sent the case to Swansea Crown Court for trial under Section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Casey was granted unconditional bail and is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on August 3 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.