Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 442 verdicts at Chester Crown Court (Chester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

September 2025 10 cases

Daniel Carter

Child rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Daniel Carter, a depraved individual from Cheshire, was convicted of child rape and sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Described as a 'depraved' Cheshire child rapist and has been locked up.

13 Sep 2025

William Kyaruhanga

Rape *

Sentence

eight years imprisonment

William Kyaruhanga, a rapist from Cheshire, was sentenced for committing rape, as reported in the context of major cases handled by Chester Crown Court.

Convicted rapist who was locked up.

13 Sep 2025

Steven Hargreaves

Rape *

Sentence

10 years and 6 months imprisonment

Steven Hargreaves repeatedly sexually abused and raped a child starting when she was around 10 years old. He manipulated her by locking her phone with an app and demanding sexual acts, including touching and penetrative rape, to unlock it. The abuse occurred over several years, with the last incident on May 30, 2025. It was discovered in June 2025 when the victim's mother found concerning messages, leading to his arrest and guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and two counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity. Additionally, received a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order, and must sign the sex offenders register for life. The victim was conditioned to the abuse through manipulation involving her phone.

12 Sep 2025

Alicia Darcy

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment and a disqualification order banning her from having anything to do with animals

Alicia Darcy killed her son's dog with a samurai sword while it was sleeping on the sofa. She called the police while drunk on October 12 of the previous year, falsely claiming the dog had attacked her. Officers arrived to find the dog in a sleeping position with the sword embedded in its torso, and she later admitted to stabbing it.

Pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and possession of an offensive weapon. PC Charlotte Owen described the act as abhorrent and incomprehensible, noting the dog was left to suffer with the sword embedded in it.

12 Sep 2025

Jake Swan

Supply of drugs *

Sentence

Two-and-a-half years imprisonment

Jake Swan was stopped by police after riding a bicycle through a red light on Sutton Way shortly after midnight on June 8, 2023, appearing dazed and confused due to ketamine use. He admitted to taking ketamine, and a search found a small bag of ketamine and nearly £700 in cash on him. A subsequent search of his home uncovered more ketamine and cannabis, while analysis of his mobile devices revealed evidence linking him to the supply of cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, and cannabis.

Pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, MDMA, and cannabis, as well as possession with intent to supply ketamine. Evidence from police search and mobile devices was used, and a police spokesperson welcomed the custodial sentence.

12 Sep 2025

Vincent Foley

Burglary and attempted robbery *

Sentence

Over four years imprisonment

Vincent Foley, 43, from Bailey Lane, Manchester, entered the office area of a Greggs bakery on Wilmslow Road, Handforth, on July 4, and assaulted a staff member with a hammer, causing them to flee. He attempted to open the safe but failed. On the same day, he broke into a house on Meriton Road, stealing watches, bracelets, a deactivated antique shotgun, and a cheque book, which was later found in his car after he was arrested for erratic driving in Rochdale on July 14.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and theft, attempted robbery, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Remanded in custody awaiting sentencing on September 11.

11 Sep 2025

Stephen Mcphee

Attempted rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life

Stephen McPhee sexually abused a young girl when she was aged between nine and 11 years old. He made her relive the trauma in court and was brought to the attention of police when the victim came forward. The offences involved attempted rape, and he was convicted based on evidence gathered by Cheshire Constabulary.

Found guilty after a six-day trial; showed no remorse; subjected to a sexual harm prevention order.

4 Sep 2025

Rees Davies

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Rees Davies travelled from his home in Brighton to an exclusive neighbourhood in Cheshire, where he broke into a property on Chester Road in Mere, near Knutsford, around 8pm on February 1. He accessed the property via a rear gate from a nearby golf course and used a telescopic ladder to enter via a first-floor balcony. Inside, he was caught on CCTV throwing approximately £30,000 worth of bespoke trainers, jewellery, and other sentimental items from a window. He fled through the rear gate and back onto the golf course. Police found traces of his DNA on a latex glove and a crowbar at the scene, leading to his arrest in Brighton, where a stolen custom-made sign was recovered.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Detective Sergeant Laura Fox noted that Davies underestimated the investigation team's dedication and that the case serves as a warning to others.

3 Sep 2025

Connor Harrison

Supply of class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment and £228 surcharge

Connor Harrison, 33, used his social media account to deal cocaine and cannabis in the Crewe area. The case began in May when officers identified the account linked to drug supply. A search of his home on James Gibbons Road on June 20 revealed digital scales, snap bags, blue tablets, £210 cash, a small amount of cannabis, documentation related to drug dealing, and a mobile phone that confirmed his involvement.

Pleaded guilty to one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and one count of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs.

3 Sep 2025

Lindy Leah

Sexual assault of a minor *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Lindy Leah, 44, of Capesthorne Road in Orford, Warrington, employed as deputy manager at a Merseyside home, became infatuated with a teenage resident, inviting him to spend the night alone and wearing inappropriate outfits in his presence over a year-long period.

Preyed on a vulnerable young boy over a 12-month period.

1 Sep 2025

August 2025 23 cases

Jamie Rothwell

Organised crime including shootings and drug trafficking *

Sentence

43 years imprisonment

Jamie Rothwell, a 38-year-old, organised shootings, trafficked guns and arranged large drug deals from his apartment in Spain as part of a gangland feud.

N/A

31 Aug 2025

Robert Forshaw

Stalking *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Robert Forshaw created multiple fake social media accounts to stalk his ex-partner.

N/A

31 Aug 2025

Karl Manley

Robbery *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Karl Manley committed two robberies at Morrisons Daily stores in Crewe. On February 18, he and another man entered the Gainsborough Road store, one armed with an axe, demanding money, cigarettes, and tobacco, stealing between £200 and £300. His DNA was found at the scene. A week later, he targeted the West Street store, wearing a balaclava and carrying a wooden bat, stealing approximately £225. He was recognised from CCTV footage from an earlier theft at the same store.

Found guilty of two counts of robbery after trying to deny involvement; evidence including DNA linked him to the crimes.

29 Aug 2025

Terrance Maughan

Threatening with an offensive weapon *

Sentence

39 months imprisonment

On February 25, 2025, Terrance Maughan, while intoxicated, attended a café on Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port. He hit a woman on the hand and threatened to punch her and burn her alive. He punched another man and threatened to burn him and the café. After being removed, he returned with a screwdriver, attempting to stab the man and causing several hundred pounds' worth of damage to a nearby car. He was located on CCTV and arrested shortly after, having been released from prison just five days earlier.

Pleaded guilty to threatening a person with an offensive weapon, affray, criminal damage, breaching a Serious Violence Reduction Order, and his prison license. Also handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order that bans him from entering Chester city centre and Ellesmere Port town centre.

28 Aug 2025

Kevin Ozemelam

Being Concerned in the Supply of Drugs *

Sentence

50 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Kevin Ozemelam, from Salford, was linked to drug dealing after a mobile phone containing messages about drug supply was left in a Chester taxi and handed to police on April 5, 2024. Police investigation revealed messages indicating the supply of cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and cannabis. Ozemelam was arrested in Merseyside on June 2, 2024, and his phone showed connections to another individual involved. There was evidence of coercion in the drug selling, leading to the other person being treated as a victim. Ozemelam faced additional charges of assault and requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour, though these were not pursued further.

Pleaded guilty to drugs charges. Charges of requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour and assault by beating were to remain on file. Detective Inspector Rupert Morrey noted that the incident was 'good fortune' for police and that Ozemelam is now paying the price for his actions.

27 Aug 2025

Rebaz Mohammed

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Rebaz Mohammed was involved in supplying class A drugs in Crewe via flare messages as part of the CJ County Line Group, with operations dating back to November of the previous year. Police raided his property on Derrington Avenue on March 5, seizing multiple mobile phones, a large amount of cash, pepper spray, crack cocaine worth £1,240, and heroin worth £530. He was also convicted for offences in Greater Manchester in 2022, which included threatening someone with a bladed article, possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine, and possession of cannabis.

Denied the offences but was found guilty after a trial. Also sentenced for additional offences in Greater Manchester from 2022, including threatening a person with a bladed article.

22 Aug 2025

Janet Davies

Fraud *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; 18-month supervision order; £237 costs; 150 hours unpaid work

Janet Davies fraudulently applied for attendance allowance on behalf of her elderly mother without her knowledge, receiving payments totalling £19,577.45 from the Department for Work and Pensions between 2017 and 2021, which she then used for her own benefit. The matter was reported to Cheshire Police, leading to her arrest and eventual guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to the charge. Detective Sergeant Laura Fox noted that Davies exploited her elderly mother for financial gain while in a position of trust.

21 Aug 2025

Peter Towers

Arson *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Peter Towers set three deliberate fires in Winsford on 4 August 2024 during far-right disturbances, including one on High Street using a green jerrycan of petrol, one that destroyed a school bus on Queensway causing £70,000 in damage, and an attempt to set fire to trees near Ford Court. He was identified via CCTV footage from a petrol station and dashcam recordings, and was arrested along with Joshua Sigley.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of arson, criminal damage, and having an offensive weapon. Detective Inspector Ross Hamilton noted the actions were dangerous and linked to national disorder.

19 Aug 2025

Gary Davies

Harassment *

Sentence

Indefinite Domestic Abuse Protection Order

Gary Davies, from Bolton, engaged in a pattern of controlling and obsessive behaviour towards a woman he had known for a few weeks. This included sending persistent messages, making repeated calls, joining her gym despite living miles away, lying about his identity to conceal his criminal past, and tracking her movements. The victim reported fear for her safety, changed her locks, and installed security measures. Davies banged on her door and shouted, prompting her to seek refuge at a friend's house. He was later intercepted at Dover Docks attempting to leave the UK and was arrested for breaching a previous sentence.

Bombarded a woman with messages, joined her gym to monitor her movements, attempted to flee the country, and has a history of domestic offending dating back to 2013. Breached conditions of a previous sentence.

18 Aug 2025

Geoffrey Chambers

Performing an act outraging public decency *

Sentence

a community order

Geoffrey Chambers engaged in indecent exposure in Lyme Regis, which involved performing acts that outraged public decency, leading to his arrest and guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to one count of performing an act outraging public decency. He was responsible for a series of indecent exposures in Lyme Regis.

18 Aug 2025

William Woods

Sexual abuse of children *

Sentence

31 years imprisonment

William Woods, a 67-year-old former football coach from Lawton Street, Congleton, sexually and physically abused eight children in the Northwich and Crewe areas between the 1970s and early 2000s. He exploited his position of trust to isolate victims, taking them on trips or to his home where he forced them to engage in depraved acts, including acts of gross indecency and attempted rape, and locked one victim in a cupboard for a prolonged period.

Found guilty of 57 offences after denying allegations throughout the investigation; the sentence accounts for abuse committed over three decades against eight victims.

17 Aug 2025

Damian Ormiston

Burglary with intent to steal *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On March 23, 2025, Damian Ormiston, along with Dale Fitzpatrick and Geoffrey Pearson, broke into an address on Mobberley Road, Wilmslow, via a skylight. The trio stole three high-value cars—a Range Rover Evoque, a Range Rover Velar, and a Ford Ranger—along with a large quantity of jewellery. Ormiston was identified through telecommunications data and a phone download from Fitzpatrick. He was arrested and charged on May 20, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to one count of burglary with intent to steal. Prolific offender.

15 Aug 2025

Connor Millea

Participating in the criminal activities of an OCG *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Connor Millea, 29, of Colworth Road, Speke, was heavily involved in the initial planning stages of the 'Scouse AJ' organised crime group and assisted Michael Flynn and Lewis McCallum by helping book taxis after the arrests of Steven Gain and Joe Tyrer in February 2021, aiding their escape from Macclesfield back to Liverpool.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the criminal activities of an OCG.

14 Aug 2025

Darren Cash

Participating in the criminal activities of an OCG *

Sentence

19 months imprisonment

Darren Cash, 55, of Devon Close, Macclesfield, provided his address as a base in Macclesfield where Michael Flynn and Lewis McCallum directed the 'Scouse AJ' line operations in February 2021. After arrests, he booked a taxi for Flynn and McCallum to Manchester to facilitate their escape.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the criminal activities of an OCG.

14 Aug 2025

Anthony Proctor

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Anthony Proctor, 38, of Portloe Avenue, Halewood, was recruited by Michael Flynn and Lewis McCallum as a foot soldier and runner for the 'Scouse AJ' line shortly after the initial arrests in February 2021. He was transported to Macclesfield by Mark Finnigan to continue the drug supply operation, which involved supplying heroin and crack cocaine to users in the area.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin.

14 Aug 2025

Ben Rennix

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

On May 12, 2025, police raided an address on King Street in Ellesmere Port, where Ben Rennix was present along with Joshua Voice. Kian Burgess, the resident, was alerted by phone and arrived shortly after. Officers seized weighing scales, 240 snap bags of crack cocaine with a street value of £2,000, and a machete found under a bed. All three were arrested following the raid.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

14 Aug 2025

Joe Tyrer

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Joe Tyrer, 26, of Prenton Dell Road, Prenton, was recruited by Michael Flynn and Lewis McCallum into the 'Scouse AJ' line and transported to Macclesfield by Mark Finnigan in February 2021 to run the drug operation. A warrant at an address he entered led to his arrest with 24 wraps of heroin, seven wraps of crack cocaine, and over £450 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin.

14 Aug 2025

Kian Burgess

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On May 12, 2025, police raided an address on King Street in Ellesmere Port, where Kian Burgess lived. Ben Rennix and Joshua Voice were present at the time, and Burgess was alerted by phone and arrived 15 minutes later. Officers seized weighing scales, 240 snap bags of crack cocaine with a street value of £2,000, and a machete found under a bed. All three were arrested following the raid.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

14 Aug 2025

Joshua Voice

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

On May 12, 2025, police raided an address on King Street in Ellesmere Port, where Joshua Voice was present along with Ben Rennix. Kian Burgess, the resident, was alerted by phone and arrived shortly after. Officers seized weighing scales, 240 snap bags of crack cocaine with a street value of £2,000, and a machete found under a bed. All three were arrested following the raid.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

14 Aug 2025

Martin Del-Frate

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Martin Del-Frate, 58, of Berkshire Close, Macclesfield, allowed his home to be used as a base by the 'Scouse AJ' organised crime group while they operated in Macclesfield for four days following the initial arrests in February 2021. The group used the property to facilitate the supply of class A drugs including cocaine, heroin, and crack cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin.

14 Aug 2025

Michael Flynn

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Michael Flynn, 31, of Hazelslack Road, Norris Green, Liverpool, was a key member of the 'Scouse AJ' organised crime group, responsible for transporting class A drugs from Merseyside to Macclesfield. He directed operations from a base in Macclesfield, including flare messages to buyers, and was involved in recruiting runners like Joe Tyrer and Anthony Proctor. The operation was disrupted in February 2021 after police observed drug deals in Victoria Park, Macclesfield.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin.

14 Aug 2025

Steven Gain

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Steven Gain, 45, of Buxton Road, Macclesfield, was arrested in February 2021 in Victoria Park, Macclesfield, after police observed him meeting suspected drug users and conducting a deal. He was found with individual amounts of heroin and crack cocaine, and was part of the 'Scouse AJ' line operation bringing class A drugs from Merseyside.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin.

14 Aug 2025

Andrew Winter

Burglary *

Sentence

Two years, four months and 26 days' imprisonment

Andrew Winter, a 59-year-old from St Marys Street, Whitchurch, went on an opportunistic crime spree targeting sheds and outbuildings in rural areas including Malpas, Allstretton, Chester, Tilstone Fernall, Tiverton, Whitchurch, and Wrenbury between December 6, 2024, and July 1, 2025. He stole a variety of items, including bicycles, garden equipment, tools, watering cans, and trophies.

Pled guilty to 11 counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, and an earlier charge of theft from a person. Described as a prolific and indiscriminate thief who stole various items.

4 Aug 2025

July 2025 12 cases

Michal Duda

Burglary *

Sentence

57 months imprisonment

Michal Duda, aged 32, committed multiple burglaries targeting the homes of elderly individuals in Crewe. In January, he broke into a 79-year-old man's home on Gainsborough Road by smashing a window, stole keys, cash, jewellery, spoons, and other items, and hid under duvets in a cupboard. While on bail, in February, he burgled a 72-year-old's home on Badger Avenue, stealing between £250 and £300 in cash, a purse, an iPad, and keys to a Hyundai vehicle, which he then took and abandoned in an alleyway near Stalbridge Road. Between March 5 and 7, he caused damage to the rear door of an 87-year-old's home on Gresty Road and searched the property while the owner was in hospital. He was arrested on April 10, with stolen items found at his address, and evidence included CCTV footage and fingerprints.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods, driving while disqualified, possession of cannabis, and driving without insurance. Targeted elderly and vulnerable victims while out on bail, with prior offences noted.

30 Jul 2025

Daniel Bone

Supplying cocaine *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Daniel Bone, 38, of Hale View, Runcorn, was involved in flooding the area with cocaine by selling significant quantities to downstream sellers and local users. Police executed warrants at his address on 10 September 2022 and 14 July 2023, discovering packages of cocaine, over £2,200 in cash, scales, plastic bags, and other drug-related items. He was well known for drug dealing in the Mather Avenue area and was arrested after evidence was gathered.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the selling of cocaine. This sentence runs concurrently with a previous six-year sentence for supplying cocaine and possession with intent to supply a class A drug. Evidence included text messages, cash, and drug paraphernalia.

29 Jul 2025

Gary Beamon

Controlling or coercive behaviour *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Gary Beamon assaulted his pregnant partner, who was 32 weeks pregnant, on October 8, 2024, in Crewe, refusing to let police enter the property and behaving aggressively. He later lured her to his business in Crewe via a third party, where he attempted to hug her despite her refusal. An earlier assault occurred in April 2024. Police were shown CCTV footage of the abusive behaviour, which included shouting, swearing, and preventing her from leaving, leaving her visibly upset and scared.

Found guilty after trial of controlling or coercive behaviour, assault by beating, and false imprisonment. Handed a lifetime restraining order. Resisted arrest during the incident.

24 Jul 2025

Paul Rowlands

Rape and assault by penetration *

Sentence

Not yet sentenced

The victim met Paul Rowlands at a friend’s house in Chester on May 3, 2023. Later that evening, at his then address on Saint Anne Street, Chester, she fell asleep on the sofa. Rowlands woke her by grabbing her coat collar and dragging her to the floor, then raped and sexually assaulted her multiple times over an hour, while threatening to kill her if she made noise. She escaped and reported the incident to officers at Chester Railway Station.

Found guilty of rape and assault by penetration after a trial; awaiting sentencing.

24 Jul 2025

Rick Beardsell

Fraud *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 250 hours of unpaid work, and £11,142.70 in prosecution costs

Rick Beardsell fraudulently applied for two Bounce Back Loans totalling £100,000 in December 2020 and January 2021 for his company, Sports Creative Ltd, by exaggerating its turnover up to 23 times the actual figure of £20,622. He used the funds for personal purposes, including transferring money to his personal account, making mortgage payments, and purchasing a £1.3 million property in Prestbury, Cheshire, with his wife. This occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic when the loans were intended to support struggling businesses.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud. Had been diagnosed with testicular cancer prior to the offences and has fully repaid the loans. Judge Simon Berkson noted his remorse, the impact on his family, and that an immediate custodial sentence would harm his wife and children significantly.

23 Jul 2025

Daniel Gibson

Assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Daniel Gibson carried out a brutal attack in the town centre, leading to his sentencing.

Jailed after a brutal town centre attack.

23 Jul 2025

Bradley Nield

Possession with Intent to Supply Cannabis *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and a £187 surcharge

On 15 December, officers from Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant at Bradley Nield's home on Kohli Avenue, Winsford, where they discovered a large quantity of cannabis, cash, drugs paraphernalia, cannabis edibles, and other items with a potential street value of between £8,500 and £17,500. Nield admitted to dealing drugs to pay off a debt, but analysis of his mobile phone revealed he had been involved in supplying cannabis for several years.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis. Had been dealing drugs for several years and offered a delivery service.

23 Jul 2025

Matthew Cumpsty

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

12-month community order including 200 hours of unpaid work, 16-month driving disqualification, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

Matthew Cumpsty, while under the influence of cocaine, drove his Mercedes through a red light on Green Lane in Chester on April 1, 2025, colliding with a tractor pulling a tanker filled with animal waste. This caused the tractor to lose control and crash into two terraced houses, resulting in significant damage and disruption. A blood test revealed he had 65 micrograms of Benzoylecgonine per litre in his blood, exceeding the legal limit of 50 micrograms per litre.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving and dangerous driving. Expressed remorse and stated he had never been in trouble before.

18 Jul 2025

Videsh Raghoonanan

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Videsh Raghoonanan was involved in a drug supply operation as part of the 'Ghost' county lines gang, storing drugs worth over £10,000, including crack cocaine and heroin, in South Cheshire. He used a mobile phone to send hundreds of messages advertising drug sales and was caught travelling in a BMW on London Road in Nantwich towards Crewe in April of the previous year. Police found drugs in his underwear during a search, seized his phone, and discovered cash and more drugs at his home in Birmingham. The drugs seized were valued at £10,400.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Detectives noted that he targeted Crewe as an easy place to deal drugs and provided evidence against him.

17 Jul 2025

Molly Breen

Possession with intent to supply MDMA *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Molly Breen attempted to smuggle 15 small snap bags and 74 tablets of MDMA, valued at approximately £1,200, into the Creamfields music festival in Daresbury by hiding them inside her vagina. The incident occurred on August 25, 2023, when she was stopped at the festival entrance, admitted to possessing the drugs, and was subsequently turned away and interviewed at a police station.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply MDMA. Detective Constable Neil Fleming noted that she had multiple opportunities to reconsider her actions, and there was no evidence she was coerced.

11 Jul 2025

Sheldon Holland

Possession with intent to supply *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

On May 30, 2025, a police warrant was executed at Sheldon Holland's address in Heathcote Place, Chester, where numerous wraps of heroin and crack cocaine, a large quantity of cash, a burner phone, and drug paraphernalia were discovered. Holland admitted that the drugs and cash were his, leading to his arrest and subsequent charging.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine. Police Constable William Morgan-Griffiths stated that the sentence serves as a warning against drug-related activities.

4 Jul 2025

Cameron Jones

Possession with Intent to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

On March 5, 2024, officers patrolling in the Underwood Lane area of Crewe spotted a group of people heading to a pathway leading from Underwood Lane to Ford Lane. They followed the group and saw Cameron Jones on a bike. He disappeared from sight briefly and returned to the group. When stopped and searched by detectives, drugs and two phones were found and seized from his possession.

Pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

3 Jul 2025

June 2025 5 cases

Jack Wyatt

Robbery *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Jack Wyatt stole mobile phones worth £4,250 from a shop in Market Street, Crewe, by grabbing them from a display cabinet while a staff member was present and hitting the worker.

Hit a worker in the face during the robbery.

30 Jun 2025

Enrico Poli

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Enrico Poli was stopped by police in Northwich on May 24, 2025, after leaving an address linked to drug activity. He was found in possession of £345 in cash and a snap bag of cocaine. He attempted to walk away without engaging with the officer and was subsequently arrested.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine. Police Constable Andy Collict commented that the sentence serves as a warning to drug dealers and was due to intelligence and officer intuition.

28 Jun 2025

Michael Grisedale

Theft *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 150 hours of unpaid work, 15 days of rehabilitation activity, and ordered to pay back the stolen money

Michael Grisedale, a 39-year-old under-10s football coach for the Vauxhall Astras team in Ellesmere Port, stole £6,401.39 that parents had raised through contributions and sponsorships for a children's football tournament trip to Salou, Spain, scheduled between April 9 and April 12, 2024. He gambled the money away in online casinos instead of paying for tournament fees, hotel accommodation, meals, and airport transfers. The theft was discovered on April 6, 2024, when a parent received a call from the hotel about the cancelled booking due to non-payment, leading to distress among parents and children. Despite the betrayal, the children attended the tournament after a community GoFundMe appeal raised the necessary funds.

Pleaded guilty to 11 charges of theft. Judge Natalie Cuddy noted his significant gambling problem and complete disregard for the trust placed in him by victims.

25 Jun 2025

Darren Hanson

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years

Darren Hanson assaulted Jason Lucas at his home in Epsom, Surrey, on February 7, 2024, by punching him and knocking him out in the hallway. This resulted in cranio-facial injuries and associated injuries from a focused, severe force assault to the head, leading to Jason's death at the scene without regaining consciousness. Hanson was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time, and the two men had known each other for several years.

Pleaded not guilty. Judge stated the attack was truly brutal and the injuries were appalling. Claimed self-defence during trial.

20 Jun 2025

Joshua Sigley

Arson *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Joshua Sigley, 25, of St Chads Fields, Winsford, set fire to a school bus and other locations during the far-right disturbances in the UK in 2024. On 4 August 2024, he was involved in three intentional fires in Winsford between 3pm and 11pm, including one on High Street using rubbish and a petrol-filled jerrycan, one that completely destroyed a school bus in Queensway causing £70,000 in damage, and an attempt to ignite trees near Ford Court. He was identified through CCTV, dashcam footage, and eyewitness accounts, leading to his arrest on the same day.

Admitted guilt to three counts of arson. Detective Inspector Ross Hamilton commented that the actions were dangerous, fuelled by national disorder, and caused significant damage, serving as a reminder of the seriousness of such crimes.

20 Jun 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 442 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.

The court can be found at Colvin House, Castle St, Chester CH1 2AN, CH1 2AN.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441244317606.

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Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Daniel Carter

William Kyaruhanga

Steven Hargreaves

Alicia Darcy

Jake Swan

Vincent Foley

Stephen Mcphee

Rees Davies

Connor Harrison

Lindy Leah

Jamie Rothwell

Robert Forshaw

Karl Manley

Terrance Maughan

Kevin Ozemelam

Rebaz Mohammed

Janet Davies

Peter Towers

Gary Davies

Geoffrey Chambers

William Woods

Damian Ormiston

Connor Millea

Darren Cash

Anthony Proctor

Ben Rennix

Joe Tyrer

Kian Burgess

Joshua Voice

Martin Del-Frate

Michael Flynn

Steven Gain

Andrew Winter

Michal Duda

Daniel Bone

Gary Beamon

Paul Rowlands

Rick Beardsell

Daniel Gibson

Bradley Nield

Matthew Cumpsty

Videsh Raghoonanan

Molly Breen

Sheldon Holland

Cameron Jones

Jack Wyatt

Enrico Poli

Michael Grisedale

Darren Hanson

Joshua Sigley

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