Crime

Man accused of attempted rape refuses to get on bus to court

Published

5 days ago

June 27, 2024

A MAN accused of a series of serious offences, including attacking, sexually assaulting, and attempting to rape a woman in Goodwick, has refused to attend court for the second time.

Benjamin Guiver, 34, of Heol Glyndwr in Fishguard, remains in custody following his arrest on suspicion of multiple offences. Dyfed-Powys Police received reports of a serious assault in the Goodwick area on Friday, May 24.

A police spokesperson stated that the complainant sustained “serious facial injuries” in what was described as a “reportedly sustained attack.”

Guiver faces charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted rape, sexual assault by penetration, making threats to kill, and intentional strangulation.

The defendant was scheduled to appear in court on Monday to enter his pleas. However, the hearing was adjourned after he failed to attend. The case was rescheduled for Wednesday, June 26, but Guiver again did not show up.

“He has refused to get on the bus this morning,” said Jon Tarrant, representing the defendant.

Judge Huw Rees has adjourned the case for two weeks and ordered that Guiver appear in court to enter his pleas on Wednesday, July 10.

Crime

Former Dock Mayor faces jail time for indecent child images

Published

15 hours ago

July 1, 2024

Court Reporter

THE FORMER mayor of Pembroke Dock, Terry Judkins, has been warned he could face jail time after admitting to new charges related to the possession and distribution of indecent images of children.

Judkins, 55, first appeared at Swansea Crown Court in May, where he pleaded guilty to two offences. These included making two Category C indecent images of children and possessing a prohibited image of a child, all dated between September 27, 2018, and August 5, 2021. He denied charges of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting bestiality.

In addition to these charges, Judkins was also accused of making 52 Category A indecent images of children within the same timeframe. This particular charge had been adjourned for further consideration of the evidence.

On June 20, Judkins, residing on Bush Street in Pembroke Dock, returned to Swansea Crown Court, where he admitted to the Category A offence. Prosecutor Helen Randall revealed that an analysis of Judkins’ mobile phone indicated he had been distributing images as well. Judkins pleaded guilty to distributing two Category A images on July 25, 2020, but denied distributing one Category A image on August 29, 2020.

Ms Randall stated that the pleas Judkins entered were acceptable, and as a result, a trial would not be pursued for the remaining charges.

Judge Catherine Richards has ordered a pre-sentence report and granted Judkins bail until his sentencing on July 15. She issued a stark warning to the defendant: “All options will be open to the court. That will include immediate custody.”

Crime

Pembrokeshire man admits to child sex offences in court

Published

1 day ago

June 30, 2024

Court Reporter

A MAN from Pembrokeshire, Paul Stuart Chesher, 66, has pleaded guilty to serious child sex offences at Swansea Crown Court.

Chesher, from Herbrandston, appeared in court on Friday, 21 June, where he admitted to multiple charges.

He pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, specifically masturbation, without believing she was over 16.

These offences occurred in September 2021.

Additionally, Chesher admitted to attempting to engage in sexual communication with the same victim for sexual gratification, also without reasonably believing she was over 16. This communication occurred between August and October 2021.

Chesher, who has admitted all charges, is scheduled to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court next month.

Crime

Dyfed-Powys Police investigating after 20mph signs damaged and stolen

Published

2 days ago

June 29, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A NUMBER of 20mph signs and also national speed limit signs have been damaged and stolen in the village of Llansawel, Llandeilo.
The most recent incident of damage/theft took place at some point between 08/06/2024 and
10/06/2024.
Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to
Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-
powys.police.uk, or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: 24000533387. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.