Sarah-Jane Absalom, South Wales Argus Journalist Profile

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Milford Haven man denies spitting allegation in town centre

2 weeks ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A MILFORD man has appeared before magistrates charged with spitting into the face of a woman during an alleged altercation in the town centre. Cornelius Harteveldt, 31, is accused of spitting into the woman’s face on October 15, 2024. This week he appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault by beating.
Toothache remedy leads to 17-month driving ban

3 weeks ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A MILFORD HAVEN motorist who attempted to ease a painful toothache by drinking alcohol has been banned from driving for 17 months after he was caught almost twice over the legal limit. Shane Barker, 36, was stopped by police at 8:15am on April 5 while driving a Ford C-Max along Freemans Way in Haverfordwest. A roadside breath test revealed he had 62 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.
Teen driver banned after drink-drive incident in Milford Haven

3 weeks ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A DANGEROUS driver who caused a woman’s death has been jailed again after he was caught behind the wheel in Ceredigion on four separate occasions – despite being banned from driving for ten years. Alexander May, aged 36, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week after being spotted driving a dumper truck at various locations across the county.
Milford Haven man to face trial over knife charge

3 weeks ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A MILFORD HAVEN man is set to stand trial accused of carrying a pocket knife with a blade exceeding the legal limit. Lee Lock, 37, is alleged to have had the knife hidden beneath a car seat while driving through Honeyborough Industrial Estate, Neyland, on June 5, 2024. The Crown Prosecution Service claims the blade measured 7.62 centimetres in length—over the 7 cm threshold permitted by law.
Whisky thief with ‘taste for Jack Daniels’ sentenced again

3 weeks ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A PEMBROKESHIRE man with a known fondness for Jack Daniels has been sentenced after stealing more alcohol from local shops. Dylan Newton, aged 26, was caught on CCTV taking two bottles of Jack Daniels worth £51 from the Co-op store in Pembroke on December 30. Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard this week that Newton was again caught stealing alcohol on April 3—this time two bottles of wine worth £14 from the Bush Hill service station in Pembroke.
Dock woman admits assaulting police officers on Easter Sunday

3 weeks ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A COCAINE dealer from Milford Haven has been locked up after he and an accomplice crashed during a high-speed police chase with thousands of pounds’ worth of drugs in their car. Dylan Brown, aged 20, was sentenced to 18 months in detention after he admitted being involved in the supply of cocaine and cannabis. He had been a passenger in a Mercedes driven by Harrison Billing, which failed to stop for police at around 10:50pm on December 27 in Milford Haven.
Professional boxer sentenced for knife offence

1 month ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A ST DAVIDS pensioner has urged Dyfed-Powys Police to return her marshmallow tea—after it was seized during a drugs raid at her home. Barbara Lewis, of High Street, St Davids, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday (Apr 8) following her arrest the previous day. Police had executed a drugs warrant at her property on January 3 and discovered 3.4 grams of cannabis.
Pensioner begs for return of marshmallow tea seized in cannabis raid

1 month ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A ST DAVIDS pensioner has urged Dyfed-Powys Police to return her marshmallow tea—after it was seized during a drugs raid at her home. Barbara Lewis, of High Street, St Davids, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday (Apr 8) following her arrest the previous day. Police had executed a drugs warrant at her property on January 3 and discovered 3.4 grams of cannabis.
Chef banned after being caught driving after smoking cannabis

1 month ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A COURT granted a restraining order to a woman, despite her not being the victim of the original crime. The request for the order was made to Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday when James Britton appeared via a video link from Cardiff Prison. Last month Britton, of Coronation Avenue, Haverfordwest, was convicted of assaulting a 72-year-old cancer victim. Following the hearing, he was sentenced to 52 weeks in custody.
Pembroke Dock man sentenced for assaults on police officers

1 month ago | pembrokeshire-herald.com | Sarah-Jane Absalom

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been sentenced for assaulting two police officers following his arrest earlier this month. Ashley Rickard, 27, of Elizabeth Court, was arrested on March 15 in connection with incidents in both Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock. During his arrest, he lashed out at officers, resulting in the assault by beating of PC Morse and the common assault of PC Walker. Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court heard that PC Walker sustained abrasions to his left ear and arm during the attack.