Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 35 verdicts at Chester Crown Court (Chester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Paul Groarke

Causing death by dangerous driving

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Paul Groarke, 56, from Northway, Lymm, was driving a Lexus when he collided with Brian Robinson's Hyundai Tucson on Rectory Lane, near its junction with Rectory Gardens, in Lymm, Cheshire, on March 17, 2025. He had consumed cannabis and was driving dangerously, leading to Mr. Robinson's death on March 22, 2025, and serious injuries to Mr. Robinson's wife, Jutta.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and drug-driving (namely cannabis). Police noted he had consumed cannabis and showed complete disregard for everyone's safety.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Carl Barton

Breach of Domestic Abuse Protection Order

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 10 weeks imprisonment

Carl Barton, 44, was subject to a Domestic Abuse Protection Order secured by Greater Manchester Police. He breached the order by slapping and hitting his victim in Blackpool, which led to his arrest and subsequent jailing.

Breached a Domestic Abuse Protection Order by hitting his victim in Blackpool as part of a pilot project by Greater Manchester Police.

Sources: wigantoday.net

Paul Roarke

Causing death by dangerous driving

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Paul Roarke was driving a Lexus on Rectory Lane near the junction with Rectory Gardens in Lymm, Warrington, on March 17, 2025. He had consumed cannabis and drove dangerously, colliding with Brian Robinson's Hyundai Tucson. This resulted in Brian Robinson's death on March 22, 2025, and serious injuries to his wife, Jutta Robinson.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and drug driving (cannabis). Showed complete disregard for safety due to consuming cannabis, as noted by Sergeant Si Degg.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Simon Clark

Child sex offences

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment with 4 years on licence

Simon Clark, a 46-year-old former head of the French department at the Alun School in Mold, posed as a 14-year-old boy using a fake Snapchat profile to send hundreds of explicit messages to 26 girls aged as young as 10. He incited some to send sexual images and engage in sexual activities. The offences were reported by a victim's parent in January 2023, leading to his arrest in May 2023 after police seized devices from his home.

Pleaded guilty to 29 child sex offences. Judge described him as a dangerous offender and noted that his offending was well planned and sophisticated. His barrister mentioned he has lost everything, including his career and family.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Mark Woodcock

Engaging in sexual communication with a child

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment plus 6 years extended licence

Mark Woodcock, 29, of Belmont Road, Northwich, targeted young girls on Snapchat by sending sexualised messages and explicit images and videos to a 12-year-old girl, engaging in sexual communications and encouraging her to participate in sexual activity. He also possessed and distributed indecent images of children. Officers seized digital devices from his home during a warrant on November 14, 2023, which revealed evidence of his offences, including messages with another child under 16.

Pleaded guilty to 27 charges including attempting to cause a child to watch sexual activity, causing a child to watch sexual activity, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, possession of indecent images of children, making indecent images of children, and distribution of indecent images of children. Ordered to sign the sexual offenders register for life.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Llewellyn Parry Jones

Dangerous Driving

June 2, 2025

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment, banned from driving for 3 years 9 months 14 days, and must take an extended test

On May 3, 2025, Llewellyn Parry-Jones drove a white Vauxhall Combo van erratically in Chester city centre while intoxicated and disqualified. He tailgated other cars, collided with a pedestrian, drove on the wrong side of the road, overtook stationary vehicles towards oncoming traffic, and attempted to flee from police by reversing into a police vehicle and trying to drive through bollards, causing damage to a bicycle. He was physically and verbally aggressive during arrest and was found in possession of cannabis.

Pled guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, obstructing a constable, drink driving, public order, and possession of cannabis. Police described his driving as incomprehensible and reckless, potentially causing a fatality.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Martin Birchall

Breach of restraining order and possession of a knife

May 31, 2025

Sentence: 35 weeks imprisonment for breaches of restraining order and 16 weeks for possessing a knife

Martin Birchall, 35, of no fixed address, went to Car Bank Square in Atherton on April 17 and 19, contacting a woman in breach of a restraining order imposed on May 9 of the previous year, and possessed a knife on Elm Street, Tyldesley, on November 16, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment by breaching a restraining order and possessing a knife in a public place.

Sources: wigantoday.net

Jonathan Maddock

Burglary

May 31, 2025

Sentence: 54 months in prison

Between January 1 and 3, 2025, Jonathan Maddock went on a rampage across Northwich, breaking into three separate addresses.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary and one count of possession of a weapon in a private place.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

James Hall

Stalking

May 24, 2025

Sentence: 30 months in prison

James Hall, who had been in an on/off relationship with the victim since 2021, subjected his ex-partner to an immense amount of distress through stalking and assault in Sandbach.

Sentenced for controlling and coercive behaviour, stalking and assault by beating.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Damon Greenslade

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 16 years and 4 months imprisonment

Damon Greenslade, 33, of Dale Crescent, Congleton, controlled the 'Dmo' drugs line, which operated in Congleton and surrounding areas between March 2020 and June 2023, supplying cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, and other illicit substances. He recruited juveniles as street dealers and was responsible for large-scale supply and distribution. Police seized large amounts of drugs and cash during investigations, and he continued operating the line even after arrests in January 2021 and January 2022, until his final arrest in August 2024.

Also charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He was the ringleader of the 'Dmo' drugs gang and had the gang's name tattooed on himself along with the phrase 'can’t stop, won’t stop'.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Daniel Greenslade

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 3 months imprisonment

Daniel Greenslade, 34, of Ambleside Close, Macclesfield, was involved in supplying bulk amounts of drugs to the 'Dmo' gang, which operated in Congleton and surrounding areas from March 2020 to June 2023. The gang supplied class A and B drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, and exploited juveniles as street dealers. Police investigations led to the seizure of drugs worth up to £81,008 and cash amounting to £41,433.73.

Reece Evans

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Reece Evans, 23, of Fern Crescent, Congleton, was part of the 'Dmo' drugs gang that supplied cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, and other substances in Congleton and surrounding areas between March 2020 and June 2023. He controlled street-level dealers and was arrested in January 2021 during police operations that seized significant quantities of drugs and cash.

Arrested in January 2021 for drugs supply offences and was next in command to Damon Greenslade, controlling street-level dealers.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Jed Sutton

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Jed Sutton, 26, of Heywood Close, Alderley Edge, was involved in the 'Dmo' drugs gang's operations, acting as a middleman for drug supplies and handling distribution in Alderley Edge as part of the conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs from March 2020 to June 2023.

Acted as a middleman between Patrick Bruce and Damon Greenslade and was responsible for drug supply in Alderley Edge.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Lewis Charlesworth

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Lewis Charlesworth, 20, of Woolston Avenue, Congleton, was part of the 'Dmo' drugs gang, controlling street-level dealers and assisting in the supply of cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, and other drugs in Congleton and surrounding areas between March 2020 and June 2023. Police raids in January 2022 targeted his involvement, leading to seizures of drugs and cash.

Also charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and was next in command to Damon Greenslade, controlling street-level dealers.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Patrick Bruce

Conspiracy to supply class B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Patrick Bruce, 41, of Bessancourt, Holmes Chapel, was involved in supplying bulk amounts of class B drugs to the 'Dmo' gang, which operated in Congleton and surrounding areas from March 2020 to June 2023. The gang's activities included recruiting juveniles and using social media for drug sales, with police seizing large quantities of cannabis and other substances.

Simon Arden

Rape

April 17, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment, plus indefinite restraining orders and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Simon Arden committed multiple sexual offences against women and children between 2011 and 2021. These included raping and sexually assaulting adult victims, exposing himself to them, sexually assaulting children under 13, engaging in sexual activity in their presence, and inciting children under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Reports were made to police in April 2024, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Found guilty after a two-week trial; had previously been charged and arrested for the offences; detective described him as a sexual predator focused on his own desires.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Jacob Rose

Assault

April 16, 2025

Sentence: 4 years in prison

Jacob Rose strangled his ex-girlfriend, spat in her face and threatened to kill her with a knife in Nantwich following her rejection of his advances.

Sentenced for strangling his ex-girlfriend, spitting in her face and holding a knife over her after she rejected his advances.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Nathan O’Hare

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

April 16, 2025

Sentence: Nine years and seven months imprisonment

Nathan O’Hare was driving a Jaguar F-Pace on the M6 in Cheshire when police pulled him over and discovered up to £430,000 worth of cocaine concealed in the vehicle. He was arrested and later sentenced for drug trafficking.

Caught concealing a large amount of cocaine in a vehicle during a police stop on the M6.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Tomasz Szczepaniak

Possession of illegal cigarettes

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 1 year, and 100 hours of unpaid work

Tomasz Szczepaniak possessed 137,240 foreign cigarettes that did not comply with UK regulations for retail packaging, manufacture, and sale, with an estimated retail value of £83,000. This led to the evasion of approximately £56,000 in duty. The cigarettes were seized during an investigation by Trading Standards officers.

Pleaded guilty to offences relating to possession of illegal cigarettes. A Proceeds of Crime hearing will be arranged.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Marzena Gil

Possession of illegal cigarettes

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, with 20 rehabilitation days and 100 hours of unpaid work, plus £400 costs

Marzena Gil possessed 137,240 foreign cigarettes that did not comply with UK regulations for retail packaging, manufacture, and sale, with an estimated retail value of £83,000. This led to the evasion of approximately £56,000 in duty. The cigarettes were seized during an investigation by Trading Standards officers.

Todd Davies

Supply of Class A Drugs

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 2 months imprisonment

On 11 August 2022, Todd Davies was driving a Range Rover in Hartford, acting suspiciously with David Williams. Police stopped the vehicle on Beaufort Close, where they found 4.76g of heroin, more than £2,300 in cash, and a knife in the glovebox. Analysis of seized mobile phones revealed messages linking Davies to the sale and delivery of illegal drugs, including boasts about taking over cocaine sales in the Northwich area.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (heroin), possession of criminal property, and possession of a knife in a public place.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

David Williams

Supply of Class A Drugs

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On 11 August 2022, David Williams was a passenger in a Range Rover driven by Todd Davies in Hartford, acting suspiciously. Police stopped the vehicle on Beaufort Close and discovered 4.76g of heroin, more than £2,300 in cash, and a knife. Messages on seized mobile phones linked Williams to the sale and delivery of illegal drugs, including plans to take over cocaine sales in the Northwich area.

Pleaded guilty to one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (crack cocaine). Also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Kalib Morris

Controlling and coercive behaviour

March 26, 2025

Sentence: 37 months imprisonment

Kalib Morris subjected his former partner to physical and mental abuse between 2023 and 2024, including controlling and monitoring her mobile phone use, dictating what clothes she wore, restricting her contact with family, taking her money, being verbally and physically abusive, checking her movements, and injuring her pet dog. Incidents included biting her hand during an altercation, damaging her television and possessions, and stealing her phone after pulling her to the floor.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour, three counts of assault by beating, criminal damage and theft. Despite being released on bail with conditions not to contact the victim, he continued the abusive behaviour.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Ben Ruddock

Manslaughter

March 24, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Ben Ruddock killed 34-year-old Lloyd Velasquez by stabbing him during an altercation on May 1, 2024, in Ellesmere Port. The incident stemmed from a dispute over a stolen e-bike. Ruddock sent threatening voice notes, armed himself with a knife from a barbecue set, and confronted Velasquez twice that evening. During the second confrontation on Summertrees Road, Ruddock stabbed Velasquez, who later died from a stab wound to the chest. Ruddock fled the scene, disposed of the knife, changed clothes, and was arrested in Merseyside shortly after.

Found not guilty of murder but convicted of manslaughter following a 15-day trial. Detective Inspector Andrea Price commented that the incident was avoidable and highlighted the dangers of knife crime.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Richard Burrows

Indecent Assault

March 17, 2025

Sentence: 46 years imprisonment

Richard Burrows, a former scout leader and school housemaster, systematically abused 24 boys in Cheshire, West Midlands, and West Mercia between 1968 and 1995. He used his position of trust to befriend and groom victims, committing offences while employed at Danesford Children’s Home and through local Scout groups. After being charged in 1997, he fled to Thailand using a stolen identity, lived under an alias, and was arrested upon returning to the UK in 2023 due to running out of money and health issues.

Pleaded guilty to 43 offences including indecent assault, making indecent images of children, possession of indecent images of children, and possession of false identity documents with intent. Judge described him as a despicable man who ruined countless lives, showed no remorse, and was a predator who positioned himself to groom and abuse young boys.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Christopher Livingstone

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

March 12, 2025

Sentence: three years in prison

On June 28, 2024, police conducted a search at Christopher Livingstone's home on Goulden Street in Crewe as part of an investigation into the supply of class A drugs. They discovered a drawstring bag containing cocaine, snap bags, scales, a mobile phone, and over £22,500 in cash hidden in various places, including behind a TV and under a brick outside the property. Luxury items such as watches and jewellery were also found. Livingstone claimed he was unemployed and that the drugs were for personal use, but analysis of his mobile phone revealed messages related to the supply of cocaine in the area.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property. Detective Inspector Robert Balfour commented that Livingstone played a key role in supplying class A drugs and was in possession of a large amount of cash and designer items.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Kyle Perkins

Dangerous Driving

March 4, 2025

Sentence: 17 months imprisonment and banned from driving for two years and eight months

Kyle Perkins was driving a black Volkswagen Amarok Highline on the M6 southbound near junction 19 at around 2.45am on January 30, 2025. He was swerving and colliding with cones, then fled from police at high speed, exiting the motorway at junction 17 for Sandbach. A police helicopter tracked him as he drove through residential areas towards Middlewich. Officers used a stinger to stop the vehicle on Honiton Way, after which Perkins attempted to flee but was quickly arrested.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen for officers, and failing to cooperate with a preliminary test. He will also be required to undertake an extended retest.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Francis Constantine

Aggravated Burglary

June 9, 2024

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment plus an extended three years on licence

In December 2024, Francis Constantine and Jonjo Swaine used a fake Facebook account to lure the victim out of their home in Ellesmere Port while the victim was selling a car seat. Constantine forced entry into the address on Brooklyn Drive, threatened the victim's 13-year-old daughter with a knife, stating he would 'knock her out' if she came closer, and participated in the theft of a motocross bike before fleeing to Liverpool.

Jonjo Swaine

Burglary

June 9, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

In December 2024, Jonjo Swaine and Francis Constantine used a fake Facebook account to lure the victim out of their home in Ellesmere Port while the victim was selling a car seat. Swaine forced entry into the address on Brooklyn Drive, stole a motocross bike during the confrontation where Constantine threatened the victim's 13-year-old daughter with a knife, and then fled to Liverpool with the stolen item.

Mohammed Alam

Burglary

June 3, 2024

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 20 days rehabilitation activities, and 200 hours unpaid work

Mohammed Alam participated in a stealing spree, targeting Indian restaurants. On March 1, he stole alcohol, cash, and an industrial blender worth approximately £820 from The Indian in Northwich. On March 22, he stole four barrels of beer worth around £740 from Anmol in Warrington. He was arrested on March 26 after police stopped a red Vauxhall Insignia on Holmes Chapel Road, where he was found in possession of a balaclava, crowbar, and screwdriver.

Pleaded guilty to charges related to the stealing spree. Sentenced by Judge Steven Everett, the Honorary Recorder of Chester.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Faysul Alam

Burglary

June 3, 2024

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 20 days rehabilitation activities, and 250 hours unpaid work

Faysul Alam participated in a stealing spree, stealing from The Indian in Northwich and The Royal Oak in Walsall. On March 1, he stole alcohol, cash, and an industrial blender worth approximately £820 from The Indian in Northwich. The Royal Oak burglary occurred in August 2024. He was arrested on March 26 after police stopped a red Vauxhall Insignia on Holmes Chapel Road, where he was found in possession of a balaclava, crowbar, and screwdriver, and was driving on a provisional licence without insurance.

Pleaded guilty to charges including theft and driving offences. Also convicted of two counts of driving without a licence and two counts of driving without insurance. Sentenced by Judge Steven Everett, the Honorary Recorder of Chester.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Bradley Axford

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs

June 3, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, plus 30 days of rehabilitation activities and 150 hours of unpaid work

Bradley Axford was stopped by police on London Road for riding a bicycle through a red light in January 2023. He attempted to flee but was apprehended on Northwich Road. A search revealed he possessed cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, ketamine, cash, a contact book, and a mobile phone, indicating involvement in drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. Has previous convictions for possession of prohibited substances and weapons. Ordered to surrender £230 in ill-gotten gains and related items.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Macauley Coutts

Burglary

June 2, 2024

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

Macauley Coutts burgled a property on Blakeley Lane in Mobberley on March 4 by smashing the back doors to gain entry between 9.40am and 6pm while the residents were out. He searched every room and stole spare keys to two Audi vehicles and two watches. His blood was discovered at the scene, leading to forensic matching and his eventual arrest on April 11 after evading police.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Blood found at the scene led to his identification.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Llewellyn Parry-Jones

Dangerous Driving

June 2, 2024

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment

On May 3, Llewellyn Parry-Jones was driving a white van while disqualified and without a licence or insurance. He was reported for drink-driving, tailgated a car, collided slowly with a pedestrian, drove around stationary cars in Vicar's Lane towards Little John Street nearly causing a crash, resisted arrest by reversing into a squad car, and was found with cannabis. He gave a breath test reading of 63mcg per 100ml, nearly twice the legal limit.

Pleaded guilty early. Judge labelled his defence as a pack of lies. Mitigating factors included the fourth anniversary of his father's death and the impact on his long-term partner, who has mental health issues.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Bradley Walsh

Conspiracy to Supply Drugs

May 30, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 1.5 years

Bradley Walsh was involved in a drugs conspiracy as a street-level supplier of cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy. The conspiracy operated for three years from March 2020 and was part of the 'DMO' drug line, which was stopped by Cheshire Police. He supplied Class A and Class B drugs around Cheshire, leading to his arrest and sentencing.

Admitted three counts of conspiring to supply cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy. Sentence includes 20 days of rehabilitation activities and 150 hours of unpaid work, as ordered by Judge Steven Everett.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

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