Dropping cigarette butts cost 13 people a total of £5,590, as the second round of litter fines went before Haverfordwest Magistrates yesterday.
The litter cases were brought before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Thursday (February 14) after people who were issued on-the-spot fines failed to pay up.
Six offenders pleaded guilty in court and a further seven entered guilty pleas by post. Each was given a £200 fine, £200 in Prosecution costs and a surcharge of £30 - £5 less than the cases heard on January 17.
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The defendants who entered guilty pleas were:
Leslie Ferguson, 49, of Rose Avenue, Merlins Bridge,
Nigel Hewitt, 48, of Bush Street, Pembroke Dock,
Andrew James Lawrence, 23, of Morfa Las, Fishguard
Dylan Morris,48, of Main Street, Fishguard,
Steven John Simms, 56, of Fleming Crescent, Haverfordwest
Paul Watts, 32, care of Meyler Crescent, Milford Haven
The seven defendants who entered guilty pleas by post were:
Lynda Coates, 43, of Spring Gardens, Haverfordwest
Byron Evans, 39, of Meyler Crescent, Milford Haven
Susan Grace, 50, of Hywel Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2TJ
Wendie James, 44, of Corner Park, Begelly, Pembrokeshire, SA68 0PJ
Michelle Powney, of Catalina Avenue, Pembroke Dock,
Sarah Jay Stratford, 29, of Tenby Court, Monkton
Emma Thomas, 40, of Meyler Crescent, Milford Haven
Christopher Mayne, 61, of Market Square, Narberth, Andrew Whelton, 56, of Cromie Avenue, Haverfordwest, and Ry Robert Williams, 26, of Old School Court, Pennar, Pembroke Dock pleaded not guilty - a trial has been set for March 28.
Since September last year, people caught dropping litter in Pembrokeshire, including cigarette butts, could be given a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) by an enforcement agency.
These fines can cost individuals up to £150 depending on the offence, reduced to £75 if paid within 10 days.
The fines are issued by private firm District Enforcement on behalf of Pembrokeshire County Council.
Failing to pay an FPN can lead to the charge of littering being taken to court, where magistrates can issue fines of up to £2,500.
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