Crime
Former Pembrokeshire man convicted on multiple sex offence charges
A MAN formerly from Pembrokeshire has been found guilty of a series of sex offences spanning over two decades.
Kevin Offland, 45, faced trial at Swansea Crown Court, where he was convicted of 18 charges, including the rape of three women and a child, as well as the sexual assault of two teenagers. The verdict was delivered this morning, Wednesday, February 21, after the jury deliberated since Monday.
Offland, who previously resided in Blackbridge, Milford Haven, and now lives in Nichols Road, Great Yarmouth, expressed his disbelief at the allegations, stating he was “gobsmacked” by the charges against him. Despite his denial of all accusations, the evidence led to his conviction for crimes committed in the Pembrokeshire and Telford areas between 1998 and 2021.
The charges include three counts of rape involving different victims, the rape of a child, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, and 13 counts of sexual activity with a child, related to two girls.
The court has adjourned the case until March 8 for the preparation of reports, with Offland being remanded in custody until sentencing. Judge Catherine Richards, presiding over the case, indicated the gravity of the offences, suggesting that they “attract a very lengthy term of imprisonment.”
The Herald will report further following the sentencing next month.
Crime
Man arrested for murder following death of pensioner in Pembroke Dock
Officers called to Hawkstone Road property as investigation continues and residents urged to come forward
DYFED-POWYS POLICE officers have launched a murder investigation following the sudden death of an eighty-five-year-old man at a property in Hawkstone Road, Pembroke Dock.
Emergency services were called at approximately 1:30pm today (Friday, Feb 6).
Officers attended the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the death.
A man in his forties has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues.
Anyone with information that could assist officers is urged to come forward.
Information can be provided online, by 101.
Quote reference: 212 of February 6.
Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their website.
Crime
Man fined after obstructing police in Haverfordwest
A HAVERFORDWEST man has been fined after admitting obstructing police officers during an incident in the town centre.
John Smith, aged twenty-seven, of Castle Street, Haverfordwest, pleaded guilty at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court to wilfully obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty.
The offence took place on Tuesday (Feb 3).
Magistrates fined him £160 and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £64 victim services surcharge.
Crime
Teen ordered to pay compensation after assault
A TEENAGER has been ordered to pay compensation after admitting an assault which left another young person injured.
A 13-year-old boy from Pembroke Dock appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The court heard the offence involved an attack on another youth.
Due to the age of those involved, no further details of the incident can be reported.
Magistrates ordered the defendant to pay £500 in compensation to the victim, along with prosecution costs.
The matter was dealt with in the youth court.
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