Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 210 verdicts at Chester Crown Court (Chester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Connor Brookes

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

November 27, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Connor Brookes, of Frank Webb Avenue, Crewe, acted as a street dealer in the cannabis gang led by Ryan Pugh. The operation involved importing over £69,000 worth of cannabis, with key seizures in 2023 and 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. Worked as a dealer for Ryan Pugh.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Craig Ambrose

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

November 27, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Craig Ambrose, of Woodvale Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, served as a courier in the cannabis supply network. On June 5, 2024, police searched his address and seized his phone, which contained images of cannabis and messages with Ryan Pugh. The gang imported drugs worth over £69,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. Acted as a courier for the gang.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Daniel Lewis

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

November 27, 2024

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Daniel Lewis, of Maple Avenue, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, was linked to the cannabis gang through forensic evidence. His DNA was on packaging from a rucksack of cannabis seized on April 4, 2024, during a raid. The gang supplied over £69,000 worth of drugs imported in 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. DNA found on cannabis packaging seized in April 2024.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Karen Wildman

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

November 27, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Karen Wildman, of Acre Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, stored and prepared cannabis for the supply gang. On June 5, 2024, a large quantity of cannabis was found at her address during a police search. The operation involved imports intercepted in 2023 worth over £69,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. Stored and prepared cannabis for onward supply.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Leonah Tushingham

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

November 27, 2024

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Leonah Tushingham, of Acre Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, was involved in the cannabis supply operation. On April 4, 2024, police raided her address and found large amounts of cannabis in an outhouse. She was present during the raid with Ryan Pugh.

Michael Pugh

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

November 27, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Michael Pugh, of Cavell Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, was involved in the cannabis supply gang led by Ryan Pugh, acting as a street dealer. The gang imported over £69,000 worth of cannabis, with packages intercepted in late 2023. He also possessed crack cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis and possession of crack cocaine. Worked as a dealer for Ryan Pugh.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nigel Roberts

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

November 27, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Nigel Roberts, of Newnham Drive, Ellesmere Port, was part of the cannabis supply operation. He was arrested on August 2, 2024, at his home with personal amounts of cannabis, packaged identically to seized drugs from the gang's imports intercepted in 2023.

Ryan Pugh

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

November 27, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Ryan Pugh led a crime gang responsible for importing and supplying cannabis worth over £69,000 into Ellesmere Port. Packages of 1kg cannabis were intercepted by Border Force between October 15 and November 3, 2023. On April 4, 2024, police raided his address on Acre Road, Great Sutton, finding large amounts of cannabis in an outhouse. His phone showed evidence of organising the operation.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis and being concerned in the importation of a class B drug. Directed street dealers, organised stash houses and couriers, and arranged purchase of multi-kilo amounts of cannabis.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Unknown

Child cruelty

November 26, 2024

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

The woman concealed her baby's presence from birth, hiding her in a drawer under her divan bed for nearly three years at the family home in Cheshire. She did not seek medical assistance for the child's cleft palate, fed her milky Weetabix through a syringe, left her alone while taking other children to school, going to work, and staying with relatives, including over Christmas. When her partner began staying overnight, the child was moved to another room and left alone. The child was discovered by the partner who heard a noise and alerted family and social services. The child was found with matted hair, deformities, rashes, significantly malnourished, dehydrated, with a developmental age of 0 to 10 months, and had never experienced daylight, fresh air, interaction with siblings, or recognition of special days.

Admitted child cruelty. Judge Steven Everett commented that the actions defied belief and starved the child of love, affection, attention, interaction, proper diet, and medical care. Defence cited exceptional circumstances including mental health, volatile relationship, and Covid lockdown.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Unnamed Woman

Child Cruelty

November 26, 2024

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

The woman gave birth to a baby girl without seeking medical help and concealed her existence from her partner and other children by hiding her in a drawer under her divan bed from birth until the child was nearly three years old. The child was discovered at the family home in Cheshire when the mother's partner heard a noise and found her in a bedroom, later alerting social services who located her in the bed drawer. The child suffered severe neglect, including malnourishment, dehydration, developmental delay (age equivalent of 0-10 months), matted hair, deformities, rashes, and an untreated cleft palate. She was fed milky Weetabix via syringe, left alone for extended periods including school runs, work, and family visits over Christmas, and had no socialization, daylight, or interaction with siblings. The concealment was motivated by fear of the abusive father discovering the pregnancy.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of child cruelty. Judge Steven Everett commented that the actions defied belief and starved the child of love, affection, attention, interaction, proper diet, and medical care. Mitigating factors included mental health issues, volatile relationship with the child's father, and Covid lockdown.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Sharon Mears

Supplying class A drugs

November 14, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Sharon Mears was part of a Northwich-based county lines gang distributing Class A drugs including heroin and crack cocaine across Cheshire. The gang was uncovered in June 2024 after police identified a mobile phone number used for flare messages advertising drug sales. On July 16, 2024, during a raid on a property on Dock Road in Northwich, Mears was detained in the living room. Further search at her home on Weaver View recovered another mobile phone. Drugs worth £6,000, cash, scales, and phones were seized. She denied involvement but was convicted.

Two counts of supplying class A drugs. Controller of the gang who exploited teenagers as street level dealers.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shaun Tomlinson

Supplying class A drugs

November 14, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Shaun Tomlinson was part of a Northwich-based county lines gang distributing Class A drugs including heroin and crack cocaine across Cheshire. The gang was uncovered in June 2024 after police linked a mobile phone number used for flare messages advertising drug sales to Tomlinson. On July 16, 2024, during a raid on a property on Dock Road in Northwich, Tomlinson was detained in the living room. Further search at his home on Weaver View recovered another mobile phone. Drugs worth £6,000, cash, scales, and phones were seized. He denied involvement but was convicted.

Two counts of supplying class A drugs. Controller of the gang who exploited teenagers as street level dealers.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Ilajah Cisse-Rubio

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs

November 14, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Ilajah Cisse-Rubio was part of a Northwich-based county lines gang distributing Class A drugs including heroin and crack cocaine across Cheshire. The gang was uncovered in June 2024 after police identified a mobile phone number used for flare messages advertising drug sales. On July 16, 2024, during a raid on a property on Dock Road in Northwich, Cisse-Rubio was arrested in the bedroom. Drugs worth £6,000, cash, scales, and phones were seized. He denied involvement but was convicted.

Three counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Controller of the gang who exploited teenagers as street level dealers.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Dahir Sharis

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs

November 14, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Dahir Sharis was part of a Northwich-based county lines gang distributing Class A drugs including heroin and crack cocaine across Cheshire. The gang was uncovered in June 2024 after police identified a mobile phone number used for flare messages advertising drug sales. On July 16, 2024, during a raid on a property on Dock Road in Northwich, Sharis attempted to flee but was arrested. Drugs worth £6,000, cash, scales, and phones were seized. He denied involvement but was convicted.

Three counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Controller of the gang who exploited teenagers as street level dealers.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Wayne Hassall

Sexual assault

November 11, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Wayne Hassall, 59, sexually assaulted a girl on his farm in Utkinton, Tarporley, Cheshire in 2021. The victim was about to feed horses when he suddenly kissed her, told her he loved her, and sexually assaulted her. She confided in her mother. While under investigation, Hassall fled to the Philippines in March 2022, where he got married and remained until arrested at Manchester Airport in August 2024 upon his return to the UK. A warrant for his arrest was issued in 2022.

Denied sexual assault but was convicted by a jury after trial. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years and ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders' Register. Judge Recorder Michelle Brown stated he left the country to avoid prosecution and that the victim has been significantly affected, blaming herself but fault lying entirely with him.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Bailey

Rape

October 31, 2024

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Lee Bailey, 33, of Alvanley Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, raped and assaulted two women. In February 2021, the first victim reported harassment leading to a non-molestation order, and later disclosed rape where Bailey coerced her into sex and left her on a country lane without a phone. In August 2022, the second victim reported that Bailey raped and assaulted her after a night out when she was intoxicated and unable to consent, stamping on her head. Bailey breached bail conditions and the non-molestation order by attempting to coerce victims into retracting statements. He was convicted after a trial in September 2024.

Found guilty following a nine-day trial. Convicted of rape, attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behaviour. Described as a danger to women with no regard for others' welfare.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Meltjan Isufi

Supply of cocaine

October 21, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Meltjan Isufi, 34, of Wilkinson Street North, Ellesmere Port, operated a sophisticated drug line under the alias 'Anton' supplying cocaine in Chester. The investigation began on December 23, 2024, with an arrest in Chester where cocaine and cash were recovered, though not directly linked to Isufi. On December 25, 2024, CCTV captured a suspected drug deal on Milton Street; a vehicle was stopped near Grosvenor Bridge, revealing three bags of cocaine. The buyer's phone had a text from Isufi's number advertising cocaine. A raid on Isufi's address yielded a linked mobile phone with over 800 customer contacts, £17,585 in cash, cocaine, and a fake Greek ID used to illegally enter the UK in breach of his 2019 deportation order.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a false identification document, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, acquiring criminal property and knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order. Albanian national previously deported in 2019 for drug supply offence.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Mitchell Edge

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Mitchell Edge was part of a gang that carried out a targeted burglary on the outskirts of Chester on August 16, 2024. The group forced entry into a premises using crowbars, while wearing balaclavas, and stole £250,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes. They also conspired to steal a motor vehicle, involving surveillance and planning, and were apprehended after a good Samaritan reported suspicious activity.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a burglary and conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Simon Upton

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Simon Upton participated in a high-level planned burglary on August 16, 2024, in Cheshire, where the gang entered a premises by force, stole £250,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes, and conspired to steal a motor vehicle. Upton's role included monitoring the vehicle's location and updating the group, demonstrating premeditated involvement.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a burglary and conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle. He conducted surveillance on the target vehicle the day before the crime.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Mark Higgins

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Mark Higgins was involved in a planned burglary on the outskirts of Chester on August 16, 2024, where the gang forced entry with crowbars, threatened occupants, and stole £250,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes. They also conspired to steal a motor vehicle, with Higgins identified through dashcam footage and forensic evidence as having fled the scene.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a burglary and conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle. Evidence linked him to driving the stolen vehicle and fleeing the scene.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Marley Beales

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 24 months suspended

Marley Beales was part of a gang that conducted a planned burglary on August 16, 2024, in Cheshire, involving forcing entry with crowbars, threatening individuals inside, and stealing £250,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes. The group also conspired to steal a motor vehicle, with evidence from investigations linking him to the crime.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a burglary and conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Jobe Cope

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Jobe Cope was involved in a targeted burglary on August 16, 2024, in Cheshire, where the gang forced entry into a building, made threats to occupants, and stole £250,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes. They also conspired to steal a motor vehicle, with cell-site data and other evidence connecting him to the incident.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a burglary and conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Christopher Cope

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Christopher Cope was part of a gang that executed a burglary on August 16, 2024, in Cheshire, breaking into a premises with crowbars, threatening those inside, and stealing £250,000 worth of counterfeit cigarettes. The group also conspired to steal a motor vehicle, with evidence from CCTV and mobile data linking him to the crime.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a burglary and conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Joshua Shaw

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and Class B drugs

August 26, 2024

Sentence: 3-year community order with a one-year mental health treatment order, a four-month curfew, and 20 days of rehabilitation activities

Joshua Shaw was involved in a county lines conspiracy supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Winsford, Cheshire. He was arrested on December 4, 2024, for his role in the conspiracy, which included drug dealing activities linked to mobile phone intelligence from Merseyside Police.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and one count of conspiracy to supply Class B drugs. Sentenced by Judge Steven Everett, the Honorary Recorder of Chester.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Helen Reynolds

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and Class B drugs

August 26, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Helen Reynolds was involved in a county lines conspiracy supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Winsford, Cheshire. She was arrested on November 8, 2024, on New Road, outside a storage unit full of Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) worth more than £40,000, and another unit contained Class B amphetamine. The conspiracy was uncovered through intelligence on mobile phone activity.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and one count of conspiracy to supply Class B drugs. Sentenced by Judge Steven Everett, the Honorary Recorder of Chester.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Iain Alexander

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and Class B drugs

August 26, 2024

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Iain Alexander was involved in a county lines conspiracy supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Winsford, Cheshire. He was arrested on November 8, 2024, on Church Street, where a storage unit contained Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) worth more than £40,000, and another unit held Class B amphetamine. The conspiracy involved mobile phone activity linked to drug dealing in the area.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and one count of conspiracy to supply Class B drugs. Sentenced by Judge Steven Everett, the Honorary Recorder of Chester.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Julie Sweeney

Sending a communication conveying a threat of death or serious harm

August 14, 2024

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Julie Sweeney, 53, of Church Lawton, Cheshire, posted an online message on Facebook on August 3 saying, 'Blow the mosque up with the adults in it,' which was reported to the police. She lived a quiet, sheltered life but contributed to the context of widespread disorder.

Pleaded guilty to sending a communication to convey a threat of death or serious harm. Described as a keyboard warrior who must take responsibility for her language amid national disorder.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Charlotte Wollaston

Arson with reckless endangerment to life

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment with 2 years on licence, and 10 months concurrent for perverting the course of justice

On December 14, 2024, Charlotte Wollaston and Daniel Wollaston set fire to curtains in a bedroom at a block of flats in Nantwich, Cheshire, endangering the lives of residents from 12 homes who had to be evacuated. They attempted to blame a child for the arson, with Charlotte telling Daniel to tell police the child was responsible. Charlotte had recently searched for house swap pages on social media and continued to deny involvement even after being charged.

Pleaded not guilty initially. Actions described as deplorable by Detective Constable Joseph Scott, who noted she showed no concern or remorse and tried to use a child as a scapegoat.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Daniel Wollaston

Arson with reckless endangerment to life

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment with 3 years on licence, and 10 months concurrent for perverting the course of justice

On December 14, 2024, Daniel Wollaston started a fire by setting curtains alight in a bedroom at a block of flats in Nantwich, Cheshire, with reckless endangerment to life, leading to the evacuation of residents from 12 homes. He and Charlotte Wollaston attempted to blame a child for the incident, telling officers the child used a lighter. The child later disclosed that Daniel was responsible, and further enquiries revealed their attempts to pervert the course of justice.

Pleaded not guilty initially. Actions described as deplorable by Detective Constable Joseph Scott, who noted he showed no concern or remorse and tried to use a child as a scapegoat.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Charlie Maher-Burns

Supply of heroin and cocaine

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Charlie Maher-Burns was involved in the supply of heroin and cocaine in Macclesfield between January 13 and April 16, 2024. He also possessed with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin on April 16, 2024. The drugs were ordered for forfeiture and destruction.

Pleaded guilty to four drug offences and was remanded in custody. Ordered to pay £228 victim surcharge.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Alec Cosgrove

Supply of heroin and cocaine

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Alec Cosgrove was involved in the supply of heroin and cocaine in Macclesfield between March 24 and April 16, 2024. He also possessed with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin on April 16, 2024. The drugs were ordered for forfeiture and destruction.

Gareth Lancaster

Supply of Cocaine

July 31, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On December 10, 2023, Gareth Lancaster was stopped by police for erratic driving on Himalayan Birch Close in Ellesmere Port. He provided false details, and officers discovered a white plastic bag containing a large amount of snap bags of cannabis, a mobile phone, and 28 Diazepam tablets not prescribed to him. Further enquiries established that he had been selling cannabis and cocaine to multiple customers.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in supply of cocaine, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B (Cannabis), and possession with intent to supply a controlled Class C drug (Diazepam) at an earlier hearing. Arrested after erratic driving and found with drugs in the vehicle.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Bradley Neild

Possession with intent to supply Class B cannabis

July 22, 2024

Sentence: 12 months in prison suspended for 18 months

Bradley Neild, of Kohli Avenue, Winsford, was arrested during a dawn drug raid at his home in December 2024. He was found in possession of cannabis, cannabis edibles, and drug paraphernalia with a street value estimated between £8,000 and £18,000. Further analysis of his mobile phone messages indicated he had been dealing drugs for several years, including offering a delivery service, despite claiming it was only for a few weeks due to debt.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class B cannabis. Police investigation revealed he was a well-established dealer involved in supplying cannabis and related products for several years.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Luke Cooper

Grievous bodily harm without intent

July 21, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On June 19, the victim, a 59-year-old man, was walking in the Morrisons car park in Ellesmere Port when he was nearly hit by a car driven by Luke Cooper. After confronting Cooper about the incident, the victim was punched in the face, causing him to fall and sustain multiple fractures to his cheekbone. Cooper drove away from the scene while shouting obscenities and was later identified and arrested through CCTV footage. He initially claimed self-defence during questioning.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm without intent. Also received a five-year restraining order.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Robert Spiers

Possession with intent to supply

July 4, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Robert Spiers was arrested in Knutsford on April 24, 2024, while in possession of quantities of cocaine and heroin with intent to supply. He pleaded guilty to the charges at an earlier hearing on May 23, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of possessing cocaine and heroin with intent to supply. Ordered to pay £228 victim surcharge and forfeiture of drugs, mobile phones, 26 nitrous oxide canisters, and a drugs press.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

James Jackson

Burglary

June 27, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

James Jackson, 38, of no fixed address, conducted a series of burglaries across Brighton starting on February 8, 2024. He smashed into a restaurant in Ship Street, causing extensive damage but stealing nothing reported. On February 13, he forced entry into a bakery in North Road, stealing two electronic tablets and high-value produce. On March 17, he broke into a jewellery shop in Dukes Lane, stealing pieces worth nearly £100,000. On April 1, he targeted a bar in Western Road, smashing a glass panel and stealing an electronic tablet and money. He was arrested on April 10, rearrested and charged shortly after, and found guilty following a trial.

Pleaded guilty to two burglary charges and was found guilty of two more. PC Dan Stockley commented that small businesses were victims and Jackson showed complete disregard for the harm caused to local traders.

Sources: theargus.co.uk

Giedrius Arcisauskas

Sexual Assault

June 12, 2024

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment and 1 year on licence

On February 27, 2024, at a party in Ellesmere Port, Giedrius Arcisauskas was alone in a bedroom with a girl under 13, where he sexually assaulted her. The victim's mother heard a scream, intervened, and reported the incident to the police. His mobile phone was seized, revealing six indecent images of children, leading to additional charges.

Found guilty after a four-day trial. Handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life. DS Paul Harrison commented on the family's bravery and the devastating impact on the victim and her family.

Sources: wirralglobe.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.

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

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

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

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

Alfred Brereton

Criminal damage

May 2, 2024

Sentence: Imprisonment

Alfred Brereton drove a tractor at a police car, causing more than £10,000 worth of damage, as reported in the article.

David Elliot Shuttleworth

Negligence under health and safety law

February 27, 2024

Sentence: fined £6,500 and 250 hours of unpaid community service

David Elliot Shuttleworth, as a director of Flip Out Chester, oversaw operations where customers, including children, were injured using the Tower Jump feature. Between December 2016 and February 2017, 270 injuries occurred, including 11 spinal injuries requiring surgery and various other harms like facial and dental injuries, due to negligence in addressing safety risks despite daily incidents.

Pleaded guilty to a single count of negligence under health and safety law. Judge Michael Leeming noted a 'cavalier' approach to safety and that the sentence was less than many hoped for.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Matthew Melling

Negligence under health and safety law

February 27, 2024

Sentence: fined £6,300 and 250 hours of unpaid community service

Matthew Melling, as a director of Flip Out Chester, failed to mitigate safety risks at the trampoline park. From December 2016 to February 2017, 270 customers were injured, with 11 suffering life-changing spinal injuries and others experiencing facial and other harms, due to the unsafe Tower Jump feature.

Pleaded guilty to a single count of negligence under health and safety law. Judge Michael Leeming noted that the defendants were negligent rather than deliberate, and both had been chastened by the process.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Nathan Bake

Facilitating child sexual exploitation

February 14, 2024

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Nathan Bake, a 28-year-old car mechanic from Runcorn, Cheshire, served as second-in-command of a dark web site called The Annex, which had nearly 90,000 users worldwide and facilitated the sharing of extreme child abuse images, including 'hurtcore' involving violence against babies and toddlers. He moderated the site under the username 'Pink', answered user queries, offered advice on evading detection, and was involved in other sites like Lolita's Paradise. Following his arrest in November 2022, authorities recovered over 3.6 million indecent images from his devices, along with children's tights, underwear, and sandals at his home. The site was a sophisticated operation with staff shifts and meetings, and Bake rose through the ranks after the previous head moderator's arrest in May 2022.

Pleaded guilty to 12 offences related to moderating and creating sites on the dark web for sharing child abuse material. Judge Patrick Thompson considered him a dangerous offender and ordered an extended licence period of four years. He was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age 16 and has converted to Islam, finding some peace in scriptures.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Alice Wood

Murder

February 2, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Alice Wood, 24, murdered her fiance Ryan Watson, 24, by deliberately driving her Ford Fiesta at him after an argument following a party in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent on May 6, 2022. The incident occurred near their home in Rode Heath, Cheshire, where Wood reversed aggressively towards Watson, struck him, and then drove at him again, dragging him under the car for 158 metres, resulting in his death. She claimed it was a tragic accident but was convicted based on CCTV footage and evidence of her losing her temper.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by a jury. Judge Michael Leeming stated she used her car as a weapon, showed no true remorse, and was over the drink-drive limit.

Sources: standard.co.uk

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