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May 2011

Fri 27 May 2011 Conclusion of the John William Cooper trial Over the last 9 weeks, the jury in Swansea Crown Court listened to all of the evidence in this case and decided that John William Cooper is guilty of all charges against him. He has been convicted of: The double murders of brother and sister Richard & Helen Thomas at Scoveston Manor in 1985;... read more >>
Thu 26 May 2011 What the conviction of COOPER means to Pembrokeshire Chief Superintendent Dean Richards, Commander for the Pembrokeshire Division, Dyfed Powys Police, said: “The crimes John William Cooper has been convicted of are among the most serious and the worst ever perpetrated in Pembrokeshire. “These terrible events have shocked and appalled people across... read more >>
Thu 26 May 2011 Police patrol beauty spots to reassure motorists travelling to Brecon Beacons Dyfed-Powys Police is keen to reassure tourists travelling to see the beauty of the Brecon Beacons that officers will be conducting regular patrols of local beauty spots. The force, together with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, will be doing all it can to deter car crime in the area,... read more >>
Thu 26 May 2011 Police investigate theft of blue Morse-type Jaguar from Cross Hands Police are investigating after a blue Jaguar Mark 2 V8 was stolen from a garage in Cross Hands some time between Thursday 19th May and Tuesday 24th May. The car is the same model as the type driven by Inspector Morse in the popular television series. “The car’s been taken from the car park of... read more >>
Thu 26 May 2011 Boatwatch helps to keep your vessel safe! Dyfed-Powys Police is calling on all boat owners to join an innovative scheme. Boatwatch is a new crime-fighting measure to target criminals who commit burglaries and thefts within the local ‘sea-faring’ community. The Porthclais and Solva Neighbourhood Management Teams will launch the scheme to... read more >>
Thu 26 May 2011 COOPER guilty all charges and sentenced to life Statement from Detective Chief Superintendent Steve Wilkins: “Following a court appearance in 2009, John William COOPER shouted to the communities of Wales not to judge him until the evidence had been heard. “Over the last 9 weeks, 12 people from that community have listened to all of the... read more >>
Wed 25 May 2011 Second Man Charged with Machynlleth bank Robbery Police have charged a further male with jointly committing a robbery at the Barclays Bank in Machynlleth on Thursday 19 May 2011.  The male, aged 26yrs, is from the Brinmingham area.  He will appear before Llandrindod Magistrates this morning when an application for a remand in custody... read more >>
Tue 24 May 2011 Police continue to question second suspect in Machynlleth robbery. Police are continuing to question a second man arrested in connection with the robbery in Machynlleth on Thursday 19th May 2011.  This crime involved money being stolen during delivery to Barclays Bank. The 26 year old was arrested on Sunday in the Birmingham area. Meanwhile officers have once... read more >>
Tue 24 May 2011 Bank Holiday opening times: Pembrokeshire Bank Holiday opening times: Pembrokeshire As part of its commitment to the people its serves, Dyfed-Powys Police is ensuring that members of the community are aware of Public Enquiry Office opening times during the Bank Holiday period. Key dates: Tenby: 10:00: 18:00 Haverfordwest: 10:00 – 18:00... read more >>
Mon 23 May 2011 Police investigate burglary at Powys hotel An investigation is underway following a burglary at Mellington Hall Hotel in Churchstoke. A safe containing a quantity of money was stolen from the hotel some time between 5pm on 8th May and 8.30am on Monday 9th May. “The safe contained a number of items including a passport, cheque books, money... read more >>