Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 350 verdicts at Chester Crown Court (Chester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

August 2025 14 cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 14 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

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

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

Voktot Isufaj

Production of Cannabis *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment and £228 court costs

Voktot Isufaj was found inside a former bank on Chestergate in Macclesfield, where police discovered 724 cannabis plants at various stages of growth. The property had been converted into a sophisticated cannabis farm equipped with heat lighting, fans, and irrigation systems spread over three floors. The plants were estimated to have a potential street value of between £238,480 and £715,480. He was arrested at the scene following reports of suspicious activity and a strong smell of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to production of class B drugs. Was found inside the building during the raid.

16 Jun 2025

Giedrius Arcisauscas

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment and 1 year on licence

Giedrius Arcisauscas sexually assaulted a four-year-old girl during a party at his house in Ellesmere Port. The incident occurred when he was alone with the victim in a bedroom. The mother heard a scream, intervened, slapped him, and reported the assault to the police. Officers later seized his mobile phone and found six indecent images of children on it, leading to further 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.

12 Jun 2025

Peter Arthur Poole

Exposure and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

On April 30, Peter Arthur Poole exposed himself to a woman in a field near Wisbech Close, Runcorn, while she was sitting there. He was later found lying shirtless in a nearby field and resisted arrest, leading to a scuffle where he punched a male police officer and kicked a female officer in the head. He was also in possession of cannabis at the time.

Pleaded guilty to exposure, two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, and possession of cannabis. Previously received a conditional discharge for cannabis possession. Detective Sergeant Ceri Davies welcomed the custodial sentence and commended the victim's bravery.

11 Jun 2025

Paul Groarke

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

10 Jun 2025

Carl Barton

Breach of Domestic Abuse Protection Order *

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.

10 Jun 2025

Paul Roarke

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

9 Jun 2025

Simon Clark

Child sex offences *

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.

6 Jun 2025

Mark Woodcock

Engaging in sexual communication with a child *

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.

4 Jun 2025

Llewellyn Parry Jones

Dangerous Driving *

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.

2 Jun 2025

May 2025 10 cases

Leo Deen

Attempted sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Leo Deen engaged in sexual conversations on Facebook with a woman posing as a 15-year-old girl over eight days in late 2023, attempting video calls and encouraging inappropriate behaviour, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Found guilty of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and attempting to cause a child to watch sexual images; also sentenced for stalking and public nuisance.

31 May 2025

Jonathan Maddock

Burglary *

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.

31 May 2025

Martin Birchall

Breach of restraining order and possession of a knife *

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.

31 May 2025

James Hall

Stalking *

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.

24 May 2025

Brandon Williams

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

14-month jail term suspended for two years, banned from driving for three years, and 180 hours of unpaid work

On August 20, 2023, Brandon Williams was driving an Audi A3 at nearly 100mph on the A34 near Handforth, Cheshire, exceeding the 70mph limit. He drove erratically, braking heavily, swerving to overtake vehicles unnecessarily, and collided with a Ford Fiesta before crashing into the central reservation. This caused extensive damage to both vehicles and injuries to the victims, including whiplash, bruising, and psychological trauma. He assisted his front-seat passenger in using nitrous oxide, though he was not under its influence himself.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and having no insurance. No previous convictions. Described as immature and showing off; genuinely remorseful and working with coaches to rebuild his career and address mental health issues.

23 May 2025

Sian Bullock

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

Sian Bullock, 35, from Halton Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, attended Creamfields festival in Daresbury, Cheshire, on August 26, 2023. She was stopped by security after a drug-sniffing dog indicated drugs, and she confessed to having two Kinder Egg containers in her vagina containing 64 MDMA tablets.

Pleaded guilty to the offence and claimed the drugs were for personal use.

16 May 2025

Daniel Greenslade

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *

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.

Responsible for supplying bulk amounts of drugs to Damon Greenslade.

2 May 2025

Damon Greenslade

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *

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'.

2 May 2025

Jed Sutton

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *

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.

2 May 2025

Lewis Charlesworth

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *

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.

2 May 2025

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Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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About Chester Crown Court

Chester Crown Court, located in Chester, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 350 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.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Gary Davies

William Woods

Damian Ormiston

Darren Cash

Anthony Proctor

Ben Rennix

Connor Millea

Martin Del-Frate

Michael Flynn

Joe Tyrer

Joshua Voice

Kian Burgess

Steven Gain

Andrew Winter

Michal Duda

Daniel Bone

Gary Beamon

Paul Rowlands

Daniel Gibson

Bradley Nield

Rick Beardsell

Matthew Cumpsty

Videsh Raghoonanan

Molly Breen

Sheldon Holland

Cameron Jones

Jack Wyatt

Enrico Poli

Michael Grisedale

Joshua Sigley

Darren Hanson

Voktot Isufaj

Giedrius Arcisauscas

Peter Arthur Poole

Paul Groarke

Carl Barton

Paul Roarke

Simon Clark

Mark Woodcock

Llewellyn Parry Jones

Leo Deen

Jonathan Maddock

Martin Birchall

James Hall

Brandon Williams

Sian Bullock

Daniel Greenslade

Damon Greenslade

Jed Sutton

Lewis Charlesworth

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