Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

May 2025 2 cases

Patrick Bruce

Conspiracy to supply class B drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

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

Responsible for supplying bulk amounts of drugs to Damon Greenslade.

2 May 2025

Reece Evans

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

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

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

2 May 2025

April 2025 23 cases

Jack Peberdy

Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Jack Peberdy, 22, of Vincent Street, Crewe, was involved in supplying cocaine in Nantwich. Police executed a warrant at an address in Hightown, Crewe, on June 20, 2024, recovering cocaine worth £1,000, empty bags, scales, and £1,315 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; drugs and cash found during a police raid.

30 Apr 2025

Brad Plant

Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment

Brad Plant, 20, was involved in supplying cocaine in Nantwich. During a police raid on June 20, 2024, at an address in Hightown, Crewe, officers found cocaine worth £1,000, along with other drug paraphernalia and cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; involved in drug supply operation.

30 Apr 2025

Lucinda Collins

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 5-year driving ban, 250 hours community service, £2,260 costs

Lucinda Collins, 40, from Upton, Cheshire, was driving her BMW with her three-year-old daughter when she became distracted by a hands-free call from her mother about her father's impending death. On August 25, 2022, at a junction on Brown Heath Road between Waverton and Christleton in Cheshire, she failed to stop at signs, travelling at around 40mph, and collided with another BMW, pushing it into the path of cyclist Roger Dutton, 75, a retired builder and cycling club member, resulting in his death.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing. Judge considered her lack of prior convictions and determined she posed no danger to the public, leading to a suspended sentence.

25 Apr 2025

Richard Halck

Voyeurism *

Sentence

55 weeks imprisonment

Richard Halck, 38, from Winsford and now of Landor Way, Stafford, was caught secretly filming women in a leisure centre changing room, leading to his arrest and charges.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of voyeurism and was ordered to sign the sex offenders register for ten years, with a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and restraining orders.

24 Apr 2025

Dale Fitzpatrick

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On March 23, 2025, Dale Fitzpatrick, along with Damian Ormiston 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. Fitzpatrick was arrested shortly after when stopped by police driving one of the stolen vehicles.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Prolific offender. Of no fixed abode.

23 Apr 2025

Geoffrey Pearson

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

On March 23, 2025, Geoffrey Pearson, along with Damian Ormiston and Dale Fitzpatrick, 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. Pearson was arrested shortly after when stopped by police driving one of the stolen vehicles.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Prolific offender. Resides at Nelstrop Road, Heaton Chapel.

23 Apr 2025

Florian State

Burglary other than a dwelling *

Sentence

8 months in prison

Florian State, 22, of Trent Road, Luton, was part of a Romanian gang that travelled from Luton to Northwich on February 19, 2025, to break into the Northwich Biogas Plant, stealing tens of thousands of pounds worth of copper cabling and other equipment, resulting in losses of more than £50,000 and considerable disruption to the business. The gang was traced to one of their addresses thanks to the insurance policy on the white van used in the crime.

Pleaded guilty to one offence of burglary other than a dwelling.

17 Apr 2025

Cezar Tudoran

Burglary other than a dwelling *

Sentence

10 months in prison

Cezar Tudoran, 30, of Poole Street, Northampton, was part of a Romanian gang that travelled from Luton to Northwich on February 19, 2025, to break into the Northwich Biogas Plant, stealing tens of thousands of pounds worth of copper cabling and other equipment, resulting in losses of more than £50,000 and considerable disruption to the business. The gang was traced to one of their addresses thanks to the insurance policy on the white van used in the crime.

Pleaded guilty to one offence of burglary other than a dwelling.

17 Apr 2025

Renato-Mario Grosu

Burglary other than a dwelling *

Sentence

8 months in prison

Renato-Mario Grosu, 18, of Liston Close, Luton, was part of a Romanian gang that travelled from Luton to Northwich on February 19, 2025, to break into the Northwich Biogas Plant, stealing tens of thousands of pounds worth of copper cabling and other equipment, resulting in losses of more than £50,000 and considerable disruption to the business. The gang was traced to one of their addresses thanks to the insurance policy on the white van used in the crime.

Pleaded guilty to one offence of burglary other than a dwelling.

17 Apr 2025

Oprea Elvis-Paris

Burglary other than a dwelling *

Sentence

8 months in prison

Oprea Elvis-Paris, 20, of Woodville Road, Leicester, was part of a Romanian gang that travelled from Luton to Northwich on February 19, 2025, to break into the Northwich Biogas Plant, stealing tens of thousands of pounds worth of copper cabling and other equipment, resulting in losses of more than £50,000 and considerable disruption to the business. The gang was traced to one of their addresses thanks to the insurance policy on the white van used in the crime.

Pleaded guilty to one offence of burglary other than a dwelling.

17 Apr 2025

Jay Ellis

Cocaine supply *

Sentence

Two years and three months imprisonment

On 9 December 2023, Jay Ellis was stopped by Cheshire Police for speeding in a grey Vauxhall Insignia on Bebington Road, Ellesmere Port. A roadside drug test confirmed cocaine in his system. Police discovered ten wraps of cocaine valued at £500 in his vehicle, along with additional bags of cocaine and ketamine, a mobile phone, a Nokia phone with evidence of drug sales, and approximately £970 in cash. Further investigation revealed £43,320 in suspected drug-related transactions through his bank accounts. Ellis claimed the drugs were for personal use.

Pleaded guilty to involvement in cocaine supply and possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Det Sgt Roy Wellings noted that Ellis was involved in drug sales and that a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act is being pursued.

17 Apr 2025

Simon Arden

Rape *

Sentence

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

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

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

17 Apr 2025

Jacob Rose

Assault *

Sentence

4 years in prison

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

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

16 Apr 2025

Nathan O’Hare

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

Nine years and seven months imprisonment

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

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

16 Apr 2025

Matthew Higgins

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 18 years

Matthew Higgins, 36, stabbed his 37-year-old friend David Eaton to death during an escalating row over a prank. Higgins had shaved off Eaton's eyebrow while he slept, leading to Eaton confronting him in the street and later at Higgins's home in Brook Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, on September 28, last year. Influenced by alcohol, Higgins retrieved a knife from the kitchen and repeatedly stabbed Eaton in the hallway.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer. Jury convicted him of murder. Judge commented on the childish behaviour that contributed to the incident, noting alcohol's role and Higgins's vengeful actions.

15 Apr 2025

Jake Fagan

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

Four years and eight months imprisonment

Jake Fagan, 29, led police on a 90-minute pursuit across Cheshire, Merseyside, Chester, and North Wales on July 18, 2024, reaching speeds of 90mph and riding the wrong way up a slip road on the M56. He threatened a female motorist with a knife during a suspected road rage incident in Ellesmere Port and discarded a bag containing class A drugs. Days earlier, he assaulted a man in Eton Road, Ellesmere Port. He was captured after attempting to flee on foot and was tackled by an officer amid cheers from bystanders.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, assault, possession of a knife, possession with intent to supply cocaine, handling stolen goods, and criminal damage. He punched and headbutted a wall during his police interview.

11 Apr 2025

Connor Mitchell

Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine *

Sentence

Three and a half years imprisonment

Connor Mitchell, 29, was the pillion passenger during a 90-minute police pursuit on July 18, 2024, which involved speeds of 90mph across Cheshire, Merseyside, Chester, and North Wales. He was involved in discarding a bag containing class A drugs and attempted to escape on foot after police deployed stinger devices in Chester city centre. The pursuit began following a report of a knife threat during a suspected road rage incident in Ellesmere Port.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a knife and possession with intent to supply cocaine.

11 Apr 2025

David Williams

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

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

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

3 Apr 2025

Marzena Gil

Possession of illegal cigarettes *

Sentence

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

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

Pleaded guilty to offences relating to possession of illegal cigarettes.

3 Apr 2025

Todd Davies

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 2 months imprisonment

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

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

3 Apr 2025

Tomasz Szczepaniak

Possession of illegal cigarettes *

Sentence

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

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

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

3 Apr 2025

Ben Carr

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Ben Carr, 42, engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex-partner in the Willaston area of Nantwich between December 2019 and December 2022, including physical assaults that caused bruising, biting, and grabbing her throat to restrict breathing.

Found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour after a trial, with an additional eight weeks for activating a suspended sentence from North Staffordshire Justice Centre.

1 Apr 2025

Alan Clegg

Assault with intent *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment with 10.5 years to be served and the rest on extended licence

Alan Clegg, 42, of no fixed address, violently attacked his mother at her Frodsham home on December 26, 2024, during an argument, leaving her in an induced coma, and also harassed a former partner.

Pleaded guilty to section 18 assault with intent, harassment in breach of a restraining order, and possession of class A and B drugs, with restraining orders issued.

1 Apr 2025

March 2025 5 cases

Kalib Morris

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

37 months imprisonment

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

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

26 Mar 2025

Ben Ruddock

Manslaughter *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

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

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

24 Mar 2025

Richard Burrows

Indecent Assault *

Sentence

46 years imprisonment

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

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

17 Mar 2025

Christopher Livingstone

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

three years in prison

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

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

12 Mar 2025

Kyle Perkins

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

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

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

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

4 Mar 2025

February 2025 9 cases

Mike Amesbury

Assault *

Sentence

10 weeks imprisonment suspended for two years, 200 hours of unpaid work, 120-day alcohol monitoring requirement, anger management course, and 20 days of rehabilitation activity

Mike Amesbury assaulted Paul Fellows, 45, following a row in the street in Frodsham, Cheshire, in the early hours of October 26. Footage showed Amesbury punching Fellows to the head, knocking him to the ground, and continuing to punch him at least five times. He was heard saying, 'You won’t threaten your MP again will you, you f****** soft lad?' Amesbury initially claimed self-defence, stating he felt threatened, but the judge determined this was not credible.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Judge commented that his behaviour as an MP was disgraceful and that he told police lies. He spent three nights in prison before the appeal and is at risk of being ousted if constituents back a petition.

27 Feb 2025

Paul Ibell

Supply of illegal drugs *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Paul Ibell, of Marys Road, Chester, co-owned a decorating business with Sean Mooney and used company vehicles to transport kilos of cannabis, held criminal meetings under the cover of legitimate work, received bulk amounts from an Albanian organised crime group, stored drugs in rural stash houses, and sold to downstream customers, including operating a cannabis farm in the Gresford area of Wrexham. The operation involved the sale of at least 200 kilos of cannabis in Chester, Merseyside, and north Wales as part of Operation Leonardo.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Ordered to pay back £135,063.16 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

26 Feb 2025

Edward Kaye

Supply of illegal drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Edward Kaye, 30, of Bridge Court, Chester, was recruited by Paul Ibell and Sean Mooney to assist with the cultivation of cannabis at a property in Widnes and was involved in the sophisticated supply network that sold at least 200 kilos of cannabis in Chester, Merseyside, and north Wales as part of Operation Leonardo.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Recruited to assist with the cultivation of cannabis at a property in Widnes.

26 Feb 2025

Sean Mooney

Supply of illegal drugs *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Sean Mooney, 29, of Kensington Green, Chester, co-owned a decorating business with Paul Ibell and used company vehicles to transport kilos of cannabis, held criminal meetings under the cover of legitimate work, received bulk amounts from an Albanian organised crime group, stored drugs in rural stash houses, and sold to downstream customers, including operating a cannabis farm in the Gresford area of Wrexham. The operation involved the sale of at least 200 kilos of cannabis in Chester, Merseyside, and north Wales as part of Operation Leonardo.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Ordered to pay back £150,456.01 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

26 Feb 2025

Timothy Evans

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Evans, 43, from Camberley, subject to Sexual Harm Prevention Order post-2022 release in July 2024. Between September and October 2024, messaged undercover officer posing as 14-year-old 'Jess', describing sexual acts and planning meetings at train station and home.

Convicted of attempting sexual communication and facilitating sexual activity with a child. Prior 2022 conviction.

14 Feb 2025

Steven Ison

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

In August 2024, shortly after his release from prison for a previous assault on the same victim, Steven Ison invited his 34-year-old ex-partner to his address on Aldford Road, Upton. He accused her of cheating, took and smashed her phone after finding no evidence, verbally degraded her, headbutted her causing swelling and a large cut, and continued punching her, resulting in several injuries. This incident was part of a pattern of abuse between 2023 and 2024, leading to charges for four additional assaults. He was arrested and initially answered 'no comment' to questions.

Pleaded guilty at the last minute to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. Handed a five-year restraining order preventing contact with the victim.

10 Feb 2025

Gavin Hope

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

8 years and 4 months imprisonment

On 15 July 2024, the occupants of an address in Bickerton Road, Egerton, near Malpas, were woken at 2.10am by a loud bang and the house alarm sounding. Gavin Hope, wielding a large machete, forced his way into the property by smashing the rear patio doors with a plant pot. He forced one of the occupants to open a safe and stole £17,000 in cash along with a jewellery box containing sentimental items before fleeing the scene. Police recovered a discarded item of clothing near the address, which provided a DNA match to Hope, leading to his arrest and charge.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary.

6 Feb 2025

Jack Day

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Jack Day, 32, was circulated on the national police wanted list in November 2024 for involvement in the supply of illegal drugs. He evaded capture until October 2025 when located at a petrol station in Speke by Northwich officers. Arrested on site with incriminating items.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, possession of a knife in a public place, possession of class B drugs, and driving without insurance. Found in possession of two mobile phones, £400 cash, cannabis, drugs paraphernalia, and a lock knife. Analysis of phones showed involvement in supply of cocaine.

1 Feb 2025

Reece Robertson

Possession with intent to supply ketamine *

Sentence

20 weeks imprisonment

Reece Robertson, 19, from Runcorn, attempted to smuggle ketamine into Creamfields music festival. At 6.45pm on Sunday, August 25, 2024, a drugs dog indicated drugs at the Northgate entrance.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply ketamine.

1 Feb 2025

January 2025 4 cases

Abdirahman Ismail

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Abdirahman Ismail, 34, of Lancastrian Road, Wallington, was involved in an organised crime group that handled and cloned over 50 stolen vehicles worth more than £1 million between February 2022 and April 2024. The group targeted high-value cars, modified identification details, and sold them fraudulently to dealerships in Surrey and London, with bank records showing payments received for sales including one reported stolen vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handling stolen goods, conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to transfer criminal property, concerned in the supply of class B drugs and possession or control of identity documents with intent.

27 Jan 2025

Ali Abbas

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Ali Abbas, 31, of Rose Avenue, Mitcham, was part of an organised crime group that handled and cloned more than 50 stolen high-value vehicles, mainly Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai and Kia models, between February 2022 and April 2024, with a combined value exceeding £1 million. The group changed index plates, altered Vehicle Identification Numbers, and sold the vehicles using fake driving licences and documents to dealerships across Surrey and London.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handling stolen goods, conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to transfer criminal property, concerned in the supply of class B and C drugs and possession or control of identity documents with intent.

27 Jan 2025

Declen Dixon

Affray *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On Monday 11 November 2024, Declen Dixon, aged 20, and his brother exited a grey BMW outside a sandwich shop on Delamere Street in Winsford. Following a comment by one of the victims about the driving, a verbal altercation escalated, leading to his brother stabbing two men. Declen was involved in the incident. The brothers fled on foot and later handed themselves in at Middlewich Custody Unit.

Admitted one count of affray.

25 Jan 2025

Lewis Dixon

Section 18 assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On Monday 11 November 2024, Lewis Dixon, aged 17, and his brother exited a grey BMW outside a sandwich shop on Delamere Street in Winsford. Following a comment by one of the victims about the driving, a verbal altercation escalated, and Lewis stabbed two men aged 22 and 35. One victim suffered a puncture wound to his back, the other was stabbed in the buttocks with a slash wound on his shin and a small cut on his right thigh. The brothers fled on foot and later handed themselves in at Middlewich Custody Unit.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of section 18 assault and possession of a knife in a public place.

25 Jan 2025

November 2024 7 cases

Leonah Tushingham

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

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.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis.

27 Nov 2024

Karen Wildman

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

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.

27 Nov 2024

Nigel Roberts

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

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.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis.

27 Nov 2024

Michael Pugh

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

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.

27 Nov 2024

Connor Brookes

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

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.

27 Nov 2024

Daniel Lewis

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

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.

27 Nov 2024

Craig Ambrose

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

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.

27 Nov 2024

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