Crime

Pembrokeshire magistrates fine 27 for dropping fag butts

Published

2 years ago

August 22, 2024

In a recent session at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, 27 individuals were fined for littering offences committed across Pembrokeshire.

The offenders, who were all found guilty in their absence, were charged with dropping cigarette ends in various public places.

The cases, brought forward by Pembrokeshire County Council, highlight a range of offences where individuals carelessly discarded cigarette butts in public areas, including train stations, hospitals, and retail parks. Despite not attending court, the cases were proven in their absence, leading to fines and additional costs.

Each defendant was fined £220, ordered to pay a surcharge of £88 to fund victim services, and incurred prosecution costs of £150. This brings the total amount each defendant must pay to £458. In one case, a defendant who pleaded guilty was fined a reduced amount of £40 with an additional £16 surcharge and £20 in costs, resulting in a total of £76.

Here are the details of those fined:

Gareth Bailey, 42, of Elm Lane, Milford Haven
Daniel Cook, 29, of The Avenue, Pontygwaith, Ferndale
Peter Cullen, 33, of Maes Y Llan, Llandeloy, Haverfordwest
Nathan Edmundson, 32, of Rectory Avenue, Hakin, Milford Haven
Paul Evans, 38, of Fernhill Road, Haverfordwest
Alana Francis, 22, of Augustine Way, Haverfordwest
Jonathan Gammon, 51, of Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock
Jack Hall, 26, of Ramsey Court, Siskin Close, Haverfordwest
Phil Horsely, 55, of Dew Street, Haverfordwest
Richard Hughes, 62, of Brodawel, Solva
Luke Hutton, 34, of Prestacott, Beaworthy, Devon
Gavin James, 44, of Vicary Crescent, Milford Haven
Michael James, 36, of Heol Glyndwr, Fishguard
Maria Koleva, 38, of Nantyffin, Llandissilio, Clynderwen
Jacob Lloyd, 28, of Maes Ewan, Solva
Fiona Mackenzie, 56, of Bell Tower Close, Walsall, Birmingham
Darren Richard Markes, 46, of Dark Street, Haverfordwest
Tanya Roberts, 48, of College Court, Haverfordwest
Brad Saunders, 31, of Rolle Street, Barnstaple, Devon
John Simon, 35, of Curlew Close, Haverfordwest
Garry Sims, 63, of Market Street, Haverfordwest
Bavaen Stan, 28, of Maesmelyn Street, Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire
Ivan Stefanov, 40, of Nantyffin Motel, Llandissilio, Clynderwen
Simon Fleet, 50, of Hill Street, Haverfordwest
Jamie Harding, 36, of Wentworth Close, Hubberston, Milford Haven
John Hooper, 59, of Springfield Close, Neyland, Milford Haven
Carl Hopkins, 61, of Fredrick Street, Neyland, Pembrokeshire

In total, the 27 defendants are expected to pay £12,366 in fines and costs. The fines and charges are part of ongoing efforts by Pembrokeshire County Council to maintain cleanliness in public areas and discourage littering. Collection orders have been made for all the fines, ensuring that the penalties are enforced.

Crime

Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH

Published

1 day ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.

Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.

The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).

Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.

The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.

Crime

Milford Haven woman spared jail despite string of shop thefts

Published

1 day ago

June 20, 2026

Court Reporter

Repeat offender stole from Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and petrol stations in wave of offences

A MILFORD HAVEN woman who admitted a series of shop thefts committed over a matter of weeks has been handed a suspended prison sentence by magistrates.

Marion Picton, aged 46, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jun 18) and pleaded guilty to eight theft offences and a drugs-related offence.

The court heard that Picton carried out a string of thefts at stores across Milford Haven between April and June this year.

Among the offences, Picton admitted stealing meat from Food Warehouse on Apr 23, food worth £60 from Victoria Filling Station on May 29, groceries from Home Bargains on Jun 7 and Jun 8, food from Victoria Filling Station on Jun 7 and Jun 9, groceries and non-food items worth £51.09 from Tesco on Jun 16, and food worth £32.50 from Food Warehouse on the same day.

She also admitted failing to attend an initial drugs assessment after testing positive for Class A drugs, including cocaine and opiates.

Magistrates were told the offences represented persistent repeat offending and had been committed while Picton was already subject to a court order.

The bench imposed an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

As part of the order, Picton must complete up to 15 rehabilitation activity days under the supervision of the Probation Service.

The court ordered her to pay compensation to several of the businesses affected, including Tesco, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and Victoria Filling Station.

In sentencing, magistrates said the offences were serious enough to justify immediate custody but suspended the sentence because there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and Picton appeared motivated to address her addiction issues.

Picton was warned that any further offending during the 18-month suspension period could see the prison sentence activated.