A man who 'bombarded' police with complaints about his family life appeared in court this week.
Fifty-year-old Rowland Davies made thirty-four 999 calls to Dyfed Powys Police over a four-day period last month.
When officers went to see Davies, of 3 Back Cottages, Cresswell Quay, regarding the spate of calls made between January 24 and January 28, they found he had been drinking whisky. He was 'unwelcoming' to the officers who he complained to and made false accusations about happenings in his family life, crown prosecutor, Mr. Tim Roberts, said.
"He had been using the 999 system to vent his feelings, but it is not for that purpose and could have blocked the lines for real emergencies."
Defence solicitor, Miss Sharon Knox explained that Davies had found himself in a "sorry position" following the break-up of his marriage and had been making the calls because he was concerned about the care of his children.
"He realises he has a problem with alcohol and he is anxious to address it," she commented.
Had Davies not been under the influence of alcohol he would never have dreamt of using the 999 system in such a manner, added Miss Knox, who also informed the court that the day before the police had attended his home, Davies had the telephone disconnected.
Davies pleaded guilty to an offence of misusing the telephone system when he appeared before magistrates sitting in Tenby on Tuesday.
After considering the case, the bench adjourned the matter for the preparation of pre-sentence reports and chairman of the bench, Mr. Aden Brinn, told Davies, who had previous convictions for similar offences, that a prison sentence could not be ruled out. The case was adjourned until February 26.