Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 285 verdicts at Chester Crown Court (Chester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 11 cases

Robert Machin

Possessing cocaine, heroin, and cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

5 years and 219 days imprisonment

Robert Machin, 49, from Albany Mill, Canal Street, Congleton, was involved in a drugs bust by Operation Apollo at an address on Bradwell Grove in Congleton last December. He and Sophie Brown were found at the address possessing cocaine, heroin, and cannabis with intent to supply, valued at £11,415. Police seized phones, laptops, sim cards, a USB stick, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and £1,006 cash. Machin attempted to flee over a fence using ladders and was later tracked down to an address on Canal Street in Congleton.

Admitted possessing cocaine, heroin, and cannabis with intent to supply. Used ladders to flee over a fence during police raid and was later tracked down.

20 Mar 2026

Sophie Brown

Possessing cocaine, heroin, and cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Sophie Brown, 22, from The Parklands, Congleton, was involved in a drugs bust by Operation Apollo at an address on Bradwell Grove in Congleton last December. She and Robert Machin were found at the address possessing cocaine, heroin, and cannabis with intent to supply, valued at £11,415. Police seized phones, laptops, sim cards, a USB stick, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and £1,006 cash.

Admitted possessing cocaine, heroin, and cannabis with intent to supply.

20 Mar 2026

Wayne Knight

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Officers attended an address in Hooton on an unrelated matter where Wayne Knight was present. He was searched and a bag of white powder, subsequently found to be cocaine valued at £140 to £200, was discovered. Three mobile phones were found in the house and £560 in cash was found in his sock. Knight's property was then searched, and officers seized Zapain, Pregabalin, Zopiclone and Diazepam, all prescription drugs.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, four counts of possession of a Class C controlled drug (Diazepam, Zopiclone, Pregabalin and Zapain), and possession with intent to supply cocaine.

19 Mar 2026

Jack Walsh

Coercive behaviour *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Jack Walsh, a 32-year-old rugby player from Cumbrae Drive, Ellesmere Port, secretly recorded intimate FaceTime calls and sex sessions with his ex-girlfriend without her consent during their four-month toxic on-off relationship. After she ended it due to his sneering, bullying, and controlling behaviour, he bragged about having the videos, refused to delete them despite her pleas, interrogated her about dating others, threatened to set her car on fire, and falsely vowed to end his own life if she left. He violated bail conditions by continuing to contact her. The victim, a university student, suffered severe anxiety, panic attacks, impacted college grades, and installed home CCTV, feeling like a prisoner in her own home with lasting mental scars and fear of the footage being published online.

Pleaded guilty to coercive behaviour, threatening to share intimate film and assault. Five-year restraining order imposed. Judge noted abusive, controlling and bullying behaviour, causing significant psychological harm to victim. Defendant has prior caution for battery and harassment against previous partner and suffers from mental health issues.

16 Mar 2026

Robert Yates

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

35 months imprisonment

Police raided a property on Union Street in Sandbach, seizing cocaine worth £40,200 along with scales, phones, cash, and a sword. The defendant, who lives on Union Street, was involved in dealing the class A drug.

Pleaded guilty to possessing the class A drug cocaine with intent to supply.

12 Mar 2026

Jamie Green

Being concerned in the supply and possession of cannabis *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Officers became aware of a mobile phone number used to sell cannabis in Winsford in late 2025. Jamie Green, 33, of Dee Way, was identified as the owner, having purchased a top-up for the phone in December 2025. On 11 February 2026, a warrant at his home in Wharton uncovered a mobile phone hidden under the kitchen sink with evidence of drug supply and a small amount of cannabis. He was arrested, answered no comment, and later charged.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply and possession of cannabis.

9 Mar 2026

Damien Brewer

Robbery *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On Sunday 1 February 2026, a 17-year-old boy was waiting for a friend in the Civic Way area of Ellesmere Port when Damien Brewer approached him and punched him in the face. The force of the blow knocked the boy to the ground, at which point Brewer stole his mobile phone and fled the scene. The incident was captured on CCTV, which directed police to Brewer's location. He was arrested shortly after with the stolen phone in his possession and admitted in interview to assaulting the teenager with the intention of selling the phone for cash.

Pleaded guilty to robbery during his first appearance in court.

6 Mar 2026

Daniel Walker

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Daniel Walker, 42, of Plumley, sexually abused a young girl through multiple acts including assault by touching, penetration, and incitement to engage in sexual activity, all against a girl under 13. He was arrested following allegations, dismissed the claims by laughing during police questioning, and after a thorough investigation, was charged with eight counts of sexual abuse against a child.

Found guilty of three counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration, and three counts of inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Laughed and appeared amused during police interview.

5 Mar 2026

Richard Williams

Fraud *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Richard Williams, a 53-year-old rogue trader from Wimbrick Hey, Wirral, defrauded 16 victims of £75,840 between May 2019 and September 2023 in Cheshire, Merseyside, and Flintshire. He took payments for roofing and renovation work but often failed to appear at the victims' addresses, leaving work incomplete or of poor quality that required removal and redoing by third-party contractors. In some cases, he took money but performed no work at all, causing significant financial, emotional, and practical harm to the victims.

Prosecuted for fraud by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Judge Simon Berkson commended the council’s Trading Standards team for their painstaking examination of the case. 16 victims attended the two-hour hearing.

5 Mar 2026

Daniel Eckersley

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment

On December 6, 2025, at around 9.51pm, Daniel Eckersley, under the influence of alcohol, ordered a taxi via an address in the Dragon’s Lane area of Moston. He punched the taxi driver, stabbed him in the leg with a knife, and stole the vehicle, driving away towards Middlewich. The incident was captured on the taxi's dashcam, showing threats and the stabbing. The vehicle was located less than three miles away with the knife in the passenger footwell. Eckersley was arrested shortly after at 10.45pm, matching the description of wearing a grey tracksuit and baseball cap. He was from Little Hutton, Worsley in Salford.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, possession of a knife in a public place, drink driving, and driving without insurance. Was intoxicated and over three times the legal limit. Provided no-comment answers during interview.

3 Mar 2026

Rana Jahangir

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

On Tuesday, September 2, Rana Jahangir, a 25-year-old delivery driver from Collington Close, Manchester, delivered food to a house on Shipbrook Road in Rudheath, Northwich. After handing over the food, he grabbed the woman from behind, hugging and kissing her for over a minute despite her repeated requests to stop. The incident was partially recorded on a mobile phone. The victim initially complained to the delivery company but reported it to police the next day after speaking to friends. Jahangir was arrested, denied the assault claiming it was consensual, but was charged and found guilty of one count of sexual assault.

Found guilty after trial. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and handed a restraining order preventing contact with the victim.

1 Mar 2026

February 2026 10 cases

Tony Devenport

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

Tony Devenport murdered his partner Stephanie Blundell, 41, by inflicting more than 100 injuries through fierce, repeated and sustained assaults over the day or two preceding her death on July 20, 2025, at their home on Canal Street in Chester. He strangled her twice, beat her causing significant brain injuries, and while she was bed-bound and pleading for help due to acute pancreatitis and alcoholic ketoacidosis, he provided only vodka and ice lollies. The couple had been in a relationship for two years, during which Devenport was controlling and coercive, keeping her bank card and denying her a house key. They had relapsed into heavy drinking after a trip to Slovakia in May 2025. Devenport was arrested for assaulting her 10 days prior but breached bail by contacting her, after which she never left the house. Her father discovered her body on a mattress that afternoon.

Convicted of murder following a 16-day trial. No remorse shown. Judge Mrs Justice Steyn described the victim as compassionate, kind-hearted and courageous, and noted the defendant's controlling and coercive behaviour, prior abuse when intoxicated, and failure to seek help for the victim.

27 Feb 2026

Viktor Ymeralilaj

Cultivation of cannabis *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On January 19, 2026, police executed a warrant at a derelict former registry office on Park Green in Macclesfield, discovering a large-scale cannabis factory with four rooms containing fully grown cannabis plants estimated at £175,000 street value. The building had living quarters including a kitchen with fresh food, beds, a washing machine, and warm radiator. At around 5pm, Viktor Ymeralilaj was found hiding in the loft using a thermal heat gun. He was arrested and claimed captivity, but evidence suggested recent external access.

Pleaded guilty to the cultivation of cannabis at the first opportunity. Claimed he was held against his will by two men who employed him to tend to the plants, but was charged despite protests.

19 Feb 2026

Kaya Scullion

Possession with intent to supply cannabis *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Kaya Scullion, 24, of Cedar Close, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, continued dealing cannabis using a Snapchat account to advertise sales despite receiving a suspended sentence in April 2025 for possession of a large quantity in 2023. Officers identified the account, linked it to him through enquiries, and executed a warrant at his home in July 2025, seizing cash and a mobile phone. Analysis revealed messages with a 'menu' of cannabis items and arrangements to meet buyers.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis and being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Previously received a six-month suspended sentence in April 2025 for similar offence. Ordered to forfeit more than £20,000 gained through criminal activity. Showed arrogance in court.

16 Feb 2026

Louis Clayton

Supply of Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Louis Clayton, accomplice to Charlie Farrell, was involved in drug dealing activities, including regular contact and sending flare messages advertising the sale of illegal drugs. The pair were arrested following an incident on 14 August 2025 in Kelsall where Farrell knocked a child off her bike after a suspected drug deal was photographed.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.

11 Feb 2026

Charlie Farrell

Supply of Class A and B drugs, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On 14 August 2025, in the car park on Yeld Lane, Kelsall, Charlie Farrell, a drug dealer, knocked a young child off her bike after the child's mother took a photograph of his car suspecting a drug deal. The child suffered minor injuries. Farrell was already under investigation for drug dealing with Louis Clayton, involving regular contact and flare messages advertising illegal drugs.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

11 Feb 2026

Alex Shirley

Robbery *

Sentence

63 months imprisonment with 24 months on licence

On October 16, 2025, at around 7am, Alex Shirley entered the Morrisons Daily store in Castlefields, Runcorn, armed with a knife. He threatened the store worker at knifepoint, demanding money from the Post Office counter till, then gripped the worker from behind and marched them to the safe to take more cash. He stole £1,089 in total, along with cigarettes and vapes, before fleeing on foot. Police quickly located discarded clothing, a balaclava, the knife, cash, and stolen items in a nearby bush. Shirley was arrested after being spotted acting suspiciously near the scene.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a knife in a public place. Described as a prolific offender with no remorse.

10 Feb 2026

Jetmir Grrica

Production of class B drugs *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Jetmir Grrica, 23, of Audley Street, Crewe, was found managing a professional cannabis farm inside an office building on Brunel Court off Rudheath Way, Gadbrook Park, Rudheath, Cheshire. The farm consisted of approximately 515 cannabis plants with an estimated value of up to £400,000. The electricity supply had been bypassed. The discovery was made around 8.45am on Sunday, February 1, 2026, when officers entered the premises.

Pleaded guilty to the production of class B drugs. Ordered to pay £85 costs and a £187 victim surcharge.

3 Feb 2026

Livan Gjini

Production of class B drugs *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Livan Gjini, 27, of Cresswell Road, Stoke-on-Trent, was found managing a professional cannabis farm inside an office building on Brunel Court off Rudheath Way, Gadbrook Park, Rudheath, Cheshire. The farm consisted of approximately 515 cannabis plants with an estimated value of up to £400,000. The electricity supply had been bypassed. The discovery was made around 8.45am on Sunday, February 1, 2026, when officers entered the premises.

Pleaded guilty to the production of class B drugs. Ordered to pay £85 costs and a £187 victim surcharge.

3 Feb 2026

Lee Tarry

Sexual offences *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Lee Tarry committed 10 sexual offences against three victims in Cheshire between 1970 and 1990. Two of the victims were children at the time of the offences.

Found guilty after a 10-day trial. Investigating officer thanked victims for their bravery.

3 Feb 2026

Lee James

Drug supply *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Drug kingpin Lee James made around £500,000 during a four-year enterprise that saw him fill his home with designer items. But the 39-year-old, who had a Rolex worth more than £15,000, is behind bars where detectives say he can 'contemplate whether it was worth it'.

Drug kingpin who made around £500,000 during a four-year enterprise that saw him fill his home with designer items, including a Rolex worth more than £15,000.

1 Feb 2026

January 2026 21 cases

Gary Novelli

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

78 months imprisonment

On 13 October 2025, at around 2.30pm, police officers on patrol in Chester spotted a blue Audi travelling along Sealand Road and stopped the vehicle. Gary Novelli, 49, of Llys Padarn, Ewloe, identified himself as the driver. During a search of the car, officers found a box in the front passenger footwell containing a vacuum-packed block of solid white powder, later confirmed to be cocaine with an estimated potential wholesale value of up to £26,000. Novelli was arrested at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property. A subsequent search of his home uncovered more than £30,000 in cash and a small quantity of cannabis.

28 Jan 2026

John Burrows

Theft *

Sentence

1 year and 4 months imprisonment

John Burrows, 33, of Normandy, was part of an organised gang stealing plant machinery and vehicles worth £750,000 from construction sites in Farnham, Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas in Surrey and south-east England. The gang replaced vehicle identification numbers with cloned details and obtained false certificates to sell the machines. Thefts occurred under cover of darkness targeting small businesses and tradespeople.

Sentence for involvement in the theft operation.

20 Jan 2026

Lee Grant

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

22 months suspended sentence

Lee Grant, 58, of Normandy, was linked to the theft group and involved in cannabis production as part of related offences.

Sentenced for cannabis production.

20 Jan 2026

Mark Grant

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Mark Grant, 36, of Ash, was linked to an organised gang stealing plant machinery and vehicles worth £750,000 from construction sites in Farnham, Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas in Surrey and south-east England. The gang replaced vehicle identification numbers with cloned details and obtained false certificates to sell the machines. Thefts occurred under cover of darkness targeting small businesses and tradespeople.

Pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods.

20 Jan 2026

Michael Burrows

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Michael Burrows, 52, of Odiham, was a ringleader in an organised gang stealing plant machinery and vehicles worth £750,000 from construction sites in Farnham, Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas in Surrey and south-east England. The gang replaced vehicle identification numbers with cloned details and obtained false certificates to sell the machines. Thefts occurred under cover of darkness targeting small businesses and tradespeople.

Admitted conspiracy to handle stolen goods. Described as a ringleader.

20 Jan 2026

Paul Jones

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Paul Jones, 40, of Woking, was a ringleader in an organised gang stealing plant machinery and vehicles worth £750,000 from construction sites in Farnham, Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas in Surrey and south-east England. The gang replaced vehicle identification numbers with cloned details and obtained false certificates to sell the machines. Thefts occurred under cover of darkness targeting small businesses and tradespeople.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handle stolen goods, theft and money laundering. Identified as one of the ringleaders. Linked to stolen machinery and vehicles worth about £500,000. Proceeds used to fund purchase of Cinderella’s nightclub in Guildford.

20 Jan 2026

William Bath

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

William Bath, 40, of Billingshurst, was involved in an organised gang stealing plant machinery and vehicles worth £750,000 from construction sites in Farnham, Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas in Surrey and south-east England. The gang replaced vehicle identification numbers with cloned details and obtained false certificates to sell the machines. Thefts occurred under cover of darkness targeting small businesses and tradespeople. Additionally, operated a cannabis factory.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handle stolen goods and production of cannabis. Arrested in January 2020 with a cannabis factory containing 48 plants worth £35,000.

20 Jan 2026

Scott Buxton

Rape *

Sentence

11.5 years imprisonment

In May 2025, Scott Buxton made several threats to kill the victim and to blow up her car. The victim reported to police that on previous occasions Buxton had raped her or attempted to rape her. Buxton was arrested, interviewed, and charged with the offences.

Found guilty after an eight-day trial in November. Subject to a restraining order for 15 years and must sign the Sex Offender Register for life.

20 Jan 2026

Danny Quinn

Theft *

Sentence

18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years; 200 hours unpaid work

Danny Quinn, 39, of Cransley Road, Kettering, approached a 76-year-old man in Congleton on 21 March 2022 offering gardening work. The victim paid over £12,000 over the next month for some completed and some incomplete work. Quinn later claimed an additional £1,000 for VAT. Between May and September 2022, Quinn convinced the victim to invest £21,850 in a supposed building project, providing no details and pressuring the victim with false claims of other investors. The scheme was uncovered in October 2022 after bank alerts. Quinn was arrested on 7 December 2022 and admitted receiving the money but denied wrongdoing initially.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft. Exploited a vulnerable 76-year-old victim.

19 Jan 2026

John Rigby

Paying for sexual services of a child and computer misuse *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

John Rigby, a former Merseyside Police detective constable from St Helens, used the Grindr app to meet a vulnerable teenage boy aged 16/17, despite knowing the platform is for users 18 and over. After discovering the boy was underage, he continued to pay for sexual services on February 13, 2025. Additionally, he misused the police database to search the boy's name on March 4, March 6, and April 25, 2025. He was arrested on November 6, 2025, charged, and remanded. An accelerated misconduct hearing on December 17, 2025, resulted in his dismissal from the force.

Pleaded guilty to paying for the sexual services of a child and three counts of causing a computer to perform a function to secure/enable unauthorised access to a program/data. Concurrent 1 year sentence for computer misuse offences. Restraining order relating to the victim. Dismissed from Merseyside Police.

16 Jan 2026

Jake Holder

Affray *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 16 months, 120 hours unpaid work, 6 months alcohol treatment program, 12 days rehabilitation, victim surcharge

On September 30 at 7.53am, Jake Holder, 27, from Kettering in Buckingham, jumped over the fence at the Stanwell Hotel on Town Lane, forced entry by aggressively banging the door, smashed crockery in the dining area, threw items at walls, TVs and mirrors, damaged glass panels on staircases, ripped down banister posts, and damaged hotel room doors, causing over £8,000 in damage. He shouted aggressively at staff, made threats to kill, and frightened them with a fire extinguisher. The incident was not part of immigration protests at the hotel. Police arrested him immediately, during which he verbally abused an officer with homophobic language and kicked another while in custody. He was charged the following day.

Pleaded guilty to affray, burglary with intent to cause damage, criminal damage, Section 4A public order offence, and assault of an emergency worker. Prior to sentencing, remanded in custody since charge.

16 Jan 2026

William Gurney

Harassment with fear of violence *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Following a disagreement in 2025, William Gurney, 22, of Saughall Close in Northwich, began a campaign of abusive threats against his ex-girlfriend. He threatened to kill her, slit her throat, set fire to her house, and instructed her to harm herself. In two days, he called her more than 100 times and sent hundreds of threatening text messages targeting her and her family. He showed up at her home, attempted to enter, and went into the garden. Police arrested him after a foot chase during which he discarded cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to harassment with fear of violence. Previously fined £80 for possession of cannabis at an earlier hearing.

16 Jan 2026

James Lawton

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

James Lawton, a 23-year-old from Mill Street, Congleton, based in Crewe, engaged in sex chats with girls as young as nine years old, including victims in Nottingham and Sussex. Police raided his home in January and found electronic devices with evidence of requests for sexual images from nine-year-old and 12-year-old girls, as well as 368 indecent images and videos of children.

Pleaded guilty to causing a child to look at images of sexual activity, possession of indecent images of children, two counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child, three counts of making indecent images of children, possession of extreme pornography, and inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Placed on the sex offenders register for life and made the subject of a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Called a 'dangerous and predatory individual'.

15 Jan 2026

Noah Boateng

Possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Noah Boateng, 20, of Shady Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton, was detained by security staff at Creamfields Festival on August 24, 2024, on suspicion of drug dealing. A search uncovered 21 bags of cocaine, eight bags of ketamine, 30 MDMA tablets, one 2CB tablet, and one mixed tablet, with a street value of £1,440. He was arrested at the scene and later charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and ketamine.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs. Claimed drugs were for personal use but was convicted of intent to supply.

14 Jan 2026

Anton Daniels

Failing to comply with a crime prevention order and possession of criminal property *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Anton Daniels, 41, of Walker Court in Bewsey and Whitecross, Warrington, was arrested on December 8, 2025, for an unrelated matter and found in possession of a hold-all bag containing £5,230 in cash, breaching his serious crime prevention order that limited him to £1,000 cash and one registered mobile phone. He also had an unregistered additional mobile device and smart watch. When questioned, he remarked 'Who do you think I am, Pablo Escobar? I have only been out eight weeks.' The order had been imposed following his release from prison in October 2024.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of failing to comply with a crime prevention order and possession of criminal property. Breached a three-year serious crime prevention order issued after release from prison in October 2024 by possessing over £5,000 in cash and unregistered mobile device and smart watch.

13 Jan 2026

Gary Mcveigh

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

On May 21, 2025, police conducted routine checks at Gary McVeigh's address on Delamere Street, Winsford, as part of monitoring registered sex offenders. Officers discovered a mobile phone, laptop, USB stick, and SSD memory card containing over 12,950 indecent images of children. Evidence also showed that McVeigh had distributed more than 120,000 images to other paedophiles.

Previously pleaded guilty to possession of an indecent image of a child, possession of a prohibited image of a child, possession of extreme pornographic images, and three counts of making indecent images of children. Ordered to pay £187 costs and sign the sex offenders register for ten years.

6 Jan 2026

David Scott

Being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug *

Sentence

6 years and 1 month imprisonment

David Scott, 41, of Pennyfields Road, Kidsgrove, was arrested by a major organised crime unit after officers raided an address in Congleton on July 10. During the search, drug paraphernalia, mobile phones, and heroin with a street value of £810 were seized along with £7,206.23 in cash. He was involved in supplying Class A drugs, contributing to county lines operations.

Changed his plea to guilty at the last minute. Prior involvement in flooding the town with heroin.

6 Jan 2026

Gholamhossein Tayebi

Breach of Health Act 2006 (indoor smoking) *

Sentence

£1,100 fine, £440 victim surcharge, £300 costs

Gholamhossein Tayebi, 28, of The Quays, Salford, co-owner of Parkway Lounge on Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, allowed customers to smoke cigarettes and shisha pipes inside the restaurant, violating the indoor smoking ban in place since 2007. The premises had been under investigation by Manchester city council's licensing team since 2023, with the latest offence occurring in November 2024. Customers complained about the smoking negatively impacting diners, including young children. After failed attempts to encourage compliance, legal action was taken. The alcohol licence for the premises was revoked in November 2024 for the same reasons.

Found guilty in his absence. Offence under section of the Health Act 2006 for allowing indoor smoking.

5 Jan 2026

Naser Tayebi

Breach of Health Act 2006 (indoor smoking) *

Sentence

£300 fine, £120 victim surcharge, £300 costs

Naser Tayebi, 65, of Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, co-owner of Parkway Lounge on Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, allowed customers to smoke cigarettes and shisha pipes inside the restaurant, violating the indoor smoking ban in place since 2007. The premises had been under investigation by Manchester city council's licensing team since 2023, with the latest offence occurring in November 2024. Customers complained about the smoking negatively impacting diners, including young children. After failed attempts to encourage compliance, legal action was taken. The alcohol licence for the premises was revoked in November 2024 for the same reasons.

Found guilty in his absence. Offence under section of the Health Act 2006 for allowing indoor smoking.

5 Jan 2026

Mason Crozier

Fraud by false representation and impersonating a police officer *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Mason Crozier, 25, of Oak Bank Avenue, Manchester, defrauded seven people across the country, including in Cheshire, by impersonating a police officer to gain trust and steal vehicles worth £107,585. He used fake police warrant cards, showed fabricated bank payments and videos of pursuits, and claimed to be on shift or waiting for transfers. Incidents occurred on 11 May 2025 in Leicestershire (police car), 10 June 2025 in Blackburn (Volkswagen Golf), 17 June 2025 in Buxton (Audi S3), 21 June 2025 in Little Bollington, Cheshire (Audi A3), 28 July 2025 in Tattenhall near Chester (Volkswagen Golf R), 10 August 2025 in Blackburn (Volkswagen Motor Caravan), and 24 August 2025 in Bollington, Cheshire (Volkswagen T-Roc). He was arrested on 1 September 2025 in Manchester after identification via CCTV and prior convictions; fake warrant cards were found at his address.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraud by false representation, seven counts of impersonating a police officer, and one count of possession of an article for use in fraud. Prior convictions for similar offences taken into account.

5 Jan 2026

Mason Mallon

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

In 2025, Cheshire Police identified a phone number sending flare messages advertising the sale of class A drugs from addresses in Ellesmere Port. On December 4, 2025, officers raided an address in Ellesmere Port where Mason Mallon was found inside. Two mobile phones, cash, crack cocaine, and cannabis were seized, with one phone linked to the flare messaging. Mallon was arrested, interviewed, and charged.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and possession of cannabis. Evidence included flare messaging from his phone advertising class A drugs and drugs found at his address.

5 Jan 2026

December 2025 8 cases

Edward Warde

Theft *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Edward Warde, 39, targeted seven DIY and hardware shops in Warrington, Widnes, Winsford, and Macclesfield between August and November 2025, stealing items such as silicone piping, electrical elements, plumbing equipment, and tools valued at approximately £3,090. He concealed the goods in his coat pockets or bags and fled without payment. On November 9, 2025, in Winsford, he assaulted a shop worker who attempted to stop him from leaving with £900 worth of electrical items and plastic fixings. Warde was identified via CCTV and a linked vehicle, arrested on November 23, 2025, by Thames Valley Police for unrelated offences, and transferred to Cheshire. He answered 'no comment' in interview but pleaded guilty on November 25, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Previously jailed for three years in 2022 for stealing over £11,000 worth of cigarettes. Prolific thief with multiple prior convictions.

23 Dec 2025

Alexander Bell

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

57 months imprisonment

Alexander Bell was involved in the large-scale supply of cocaine as part of a Chester-based gang operating between October 2023 and March 2025. On 25 October 2024, he was stopped by police upon arriving home, attempted to run but was detained, and found in possession of an ounce of cocaine. A warrant was executed at his address.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Age 43, of Dee Park, Holt, Wrexham.

20 Dec 2025

Amy Allman

Conspiracy to supply nitrous oxide and participating in organised crime *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Amy Allman was a bulk supplier in a Chester drugs gang involved in supplying cocaine and nitrous oxide from October 2023 to March 2025, utilising street dealers. She lived beyond her means with expensive vehicles and holidays. Arrested on 3 April 2025.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply nitrous oxide and participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group. Bulk supplier utilising street dealers. Lived beyond means with expensive assets. Age 30, of Wordsworth Crescent, Chester.

20 Dec 2025

Lewis Higgins

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Lewis Higgins was a member of a Chester-based gang involved in cocaine supply from October 2023 to March 2025. On 28 June 2024, officers executed a warrant at an address in Whitchurch where he was present along with a quantity of cocaine. He was arrested on 20 April 2025.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Age 35, of no fixed abode. Present at stash house during warrant execution.

20 Dec 2025

Lee Ward

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and nitrous oxide *

Sentence

9 years 6 months imprisonment

Lee Ward was a bulk supplier in a Chester gang's cocaine and nitrous oxide supply operation from October 2023 to March 2025, utilising street dealers. He had no legitimate income but lived extravagantly. Arrested on 3 April 2025 during coordinated raids.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and nitrous oxide. Bulk supplier utilising street dealers. No bank account, no declared income or benefits, yet owned expensive vehicles, boats, and took frequent holidays abroad. Age 44, of Wordsworth Crescent, Chester.

20 Dec 2025

Karl Eyre

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Karl Eyre served as a courier for a Chester drugs gang, transporting cocaine primarily from Blacon to Whitchurch and Holt as part of operations from October 2023 to March 2025. On 12 July 2024, his vehicle was stopped on the A41 heading towards Whitchurch, where cash and cocaine were seized from him and the vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Courier transporting cocaine from Blacon to Whitchurch and Holt. Age 46, of Beeby Way, Broughton.

20 Dec 2025

Katie Whitley

Permitting use of premises for supply of cocaine *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Katie Whitley permitted the use of her premises as a stash house for a Chester drugs gang's cocaine supply operations from October 2023 to March 2025. Over half a kilogram of cocaine was seized from the premises during the coordinated strike on 3 April 2025.

Pleaded guilty to permitting the use of premises for the supply of cocaine. Age 43, of Wordsworth Crescent, Chester.

20 Dec 2025

Scott Ward

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Scott Ward was the ringleader of a Chester drugs gang supplying cocaine between October 2023 and March 2025, arranging for storage, packaging, and delivery to suppliers. He lived extravagantly without legitimate income sources. Arrested on 3 April 2025 during coordinated raids.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Ringleader who directed the large-scale supply, storage, packaging, and delivery of cocaine. Lived beyond means with expensive vehicles, boats, and holidays. Massive bank turnover unexplained by declared income. Age 37, of Burton Road, Chester.

20 Dec 2025

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Chester Crown Court, located in Chester, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 285 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Chester area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Gary Mcveigh

David Scott

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Edward Warde

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