Crime
Lewis Haines to be sentenced for murder of Lily Sullivan after plea change
A PEMBROKE MAN who is accused of murdering 18-year-old Lily Sullivan in December of last year has changed his plea to guilty.
31-year-old Lewis Haines, 31, of Flemish Court, Lamphey, was arrested for murder on December 17, after police discovered the victim’s body at the Mill Pond, Pembroke.
Haines ‘appeared at Swansea Crown Court this morning (Jun 13) via video link where he entered a guilty plea.
At previous hearings Haines had plead not guilty to murder but had entered a guilty plea to manslaughter.
The manslaughter charge was not accepted by the prosecution and the defendant was due to stand trial on June 20.
Haines will be sentenced for Lily’s murder on July 7.
Crime
Police appeal for information after several tractors stolen
POLICE officers in Pembrokeshire investigating a theft from several tractors, which happened overnight between April 17-18, 2024.
The tractors had been in a field near to Loch Turfin, Haverfordwest.
Included in the stolen items were vehicle keys, tools and waterproof clothing.
A spokesperson said “Police are now appealing for anyone with information that could help them with their investigation to contact PC 772 Boyt either through a direct message on social media, online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 101.
“Quote reference: 24*355571”
Crime
Arrest after £1,800 of items stolen from Boots in Pembroke Dock
A 27-YEAR-OLD Romanian has been remanded in custody after stealing over £1,000 worth of items from Boots in Pembroke Dock.
Raj Domnu was arrested by police officers after being observed stealing the items on April 13. He appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates on April 22 when admitted stealing items totalling £1,818.53.
The matter was adjourned for an all-options probation report to be prepared prior to Domnu’s sentencing, and this week he re-appeared before Haverfordwdest magistrates court via a video-link from Swansea Prison where he has been remanded in custody.
“The report has been prepared, but my client doesn’t understand a word of English so I’m unable to discuss it with him,” said his solicitor, Michael Kelleher.
Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson also stated that to sentence Domnu without the assistance of an interpreter would be judicially unfair to the defendant.
As a result, the matter was adjourned to May 13. Domnu, of Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, was remanded in custody.
Crime
Farm mechanic admits drink driving after losing control of vehicle
A PEMBROKESHIRE farm mechanic has been sentenced by magistrates after driving his vehicle at speed towards another car when he was over the drink-drive limit.
William Griffiths was driving his Seat Leon on an unclassified road between Maenclochog and Clarbeston just before 7pm on April 22.
“Another motorist was on her way home and she slowed down when the vehicle in front of her indicated to turn right,” Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
“But she then heard the sound of screeching tyres and saw a car travelling towards her at speed, breaking heavily and swerving across the road.”
The out-of-control car was being driven by William Griffiths, 47, of Clyn, Maenclochog.
“He shunted forward and skid marks could be seen on the road,” continued Ms Jackson. “Police officers were called and when they spoke to the defendant, they could smell alcohol on his breath.”
A roadside breath test proved positive and Griffiths was taken to a police custody suite where he gave two further breath tests, the lowest giving a reading of 67 mcg. The legal limit is 35.
Ms Jackson confirmed that during a police interview, Griffiths admitted drinking three pints of lager earlier that evening.
“It’s sad that someone at the age of 47 comes before the court with a hitherto clean character,” said his barrister, David Griffiths, in mitigation.
“This was an exceptional situation as my client had been told that one of his friends had died suddenly that day.
“Because of this, he called into a pub and drank more than he should have.”
Mr Griffiths said that his client works as a self-employed mechanic on his family farm.
After considering the facts, magistrates disqualified Williams Griffiths from driving for a total of 18 months. He was fined £440 and ordered to pay a £176 court surcharge and £85 costs.
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