THESE defendants have had their cases heard in court recently.

The men were charged with stalking, drink-driving, and being threatening or abusive towards a woman.

Their cases were heard at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.

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Here’s a round-up of their cases.

ADAM GOODWIN, 45, of Carmarthen Road in Cross Hands, has admitted stalking.

Goodwin was accused of stalking a woman in Cross Hands between May 24 and June 16. It was alleged that he constantly messaged her and followed her to and from her home address.

He pleaded guilty at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on June 18. The case was adjourned for the preparation of a pre-sentence report, and Goodwin was warned that all sentencing options remain open.

Goodwin was granted bail, and will return to court to be sentenced on July 10.

AARON CANN, 29, of Clos Maes Yr Ysgol in Pontarddulais, pleaded guilty to being threatening, insulting and abusive towards a woman.

Cann was charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause fear of or to provoke violence. He was alleged to have committed this against a woman in Burry Port on April 25.

He pleaded guilty at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on May 30, and returned to court on June 13 for sentence.

Cann was sentenced to an 18-month community order, as part of which he must complete a Building Better Relationships programme and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

He must also pay an £80 fine, costs of £85 and a £114 surcharge.

EDWARD PERRY, 18, of Victoria Road in Pont-Henri, admitted drink-driving in Ammanford. 

Perry was driving a Toyota Aygo on Mill Terrace in Ammanford on April 4. When breathalysed, he recorded having 51 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

The defendant switched his plea to guilty at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on June 13.

He was fined £150 and was ordered to pay £400 in costs and a £60 surcharge. He was also banned from driving for 16 months.