Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

November 2024 8 cases

Ryan Pugh

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

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.

27 Nov 2024

Unknown

Child cruelty *

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.

26 Nov 2024

Unnamed Woman

Child Cruelty *

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.

26 Nov 2024

Sharon Mears

Supplying class A drugs *

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.

14 Nov 2024

Shaun Tomlinson

Supplying class A drugs *

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.

14 Nov 2024

Dahir Sharis

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

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.

14 Nov 2024

Ilajah Cisse-Rubio

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

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.

14 Nov 2024

Wayne Hassall

Sexual assault *

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.

11 Nov 2024

October 2024 4 cases

Lee Bailey

Rape *

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.

31 Oct 2024

Meltjan Isufi

Supply of cocaine *

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.

21 Oct 2024

Jade Tubb

Possession of criminal property *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Jade Tubb, 33, was involved with the Albanian crime gang by possessing and spending criminal property obtained from at least 59 high-value burglaries across the UK. The gang targeted wealthy individuals using Rightmove for floor plans, stealing jewellery, watches, handbags, and cash worth up to £3 million. Raids recovered 13 designer handbags and 14 watches worth £17,000, along with images of stolen items on her and others' phones.

For possession of criminal property. She was in a relationship with Endrit Nikolli and helped the group by spending ill-gotten gains.

15 Oct 2024

Donna Gillet

Engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disordered male *

Sentence

3 months suspended sentence, 200 hours unpaid work, 20 days rehabilitation activity, Sex Offenders Register for 7 years, banned from working with children for life

In June 2023, at Winsford Grange Care Home in Winsford, Cheshire, Donna Gillet, a 43-year-old healthcare assistant, engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with a 77-year-old male patient suffering from dementia, Parkinson's disease, and other health issues, who required 2-on-1 care and lacked capacity. While washing and dressing him with a junior colleague present, she commented on his erection as 'a big one', cleaned his penis in a masturbatory motion using dry wipes, asked if he liked women with big bums, allowed him to touch her bottom, and later joked about being groped. The shocked colleague reported the incident, leading to Gillet's dismissal and police involvement. The patient has since passed away.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disordered male. Judge Steven Everett described the behaviour as wholly inappropriate and despicable, noting the victim was a vulnerable dementia patient entitled to dignity. She was sacked from her job and has not found employment since.

4 Oct 2024

September 2024 7 cases

Paul Pickerill

Encouraging penetrative sexual offences against children under 13 *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with 5 years on licence

Paul Pickerill, 66, from Runcorn, Cheshire, exchanged thousands of horrific messages with Vicki Bevan encouraging her to commit sexual abuse against a child under the age of 13, which she went on to commit. Police discovered the messages after seizing his phone in April 2021 during an investigation for other sexual offences. Officers also found 141 indecent images and videos of children on his devices.

Pleaded guilty to intentionally encouraging Bevan to commit penetrative offences against children under 13. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order for life and will remain on the sexual offenders register for life.

27 Sep 2024

Mitchell Edge

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

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.

2 Sep 2024

Marley Beales

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

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.

2 Sep 2024

Mark Higgins

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

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.

2 Sep 2024

Jobe Cope

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

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.

2 Sep 2024

Christopher Cope

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

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.

2 Sep 2024

Simon Upton

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

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.

2 Sep 2024

August 2024 11 cases

Helen Reynolds

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and Class B drugs *

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.

26 Aug 2024

Iain Alexander

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and Class B drugs *

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.

26 Aug 2024

Joshua Shaw

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and Class B drugs *

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.

26 Aug 2024

Julie Sweeney

Sending a communication conveying a threat of death or serious harm *

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.

14 Aug 2024

Rhys Mcdonald

Publishing written material to stir up racial hatred *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Between July 29 and August 6, 2024, Rhys McDonald posted messages on Facebook in response to and alongside Taggart's posts, including 'Need to march on the Daresbury Hotel with torches and pitchforks. Enough is enough.', 'It’s not about immigration it’s about an ideology... it’s about radical Islam.', and 'They need to protest at the hotels where these animals are living. No good in Liverpool city centre. Get to the Daresbury.' These posts were intended to stir up racial hatred amid widespread UK riots starting in Southport. He was arrested on August 10, 2024, at his home on Oxford Road, Runcorn, Cheshire.

Pleaded guilty to publishing written material to stir up racial hatred. Had a previous conviction for a public order offence when he was a youth. Made no comment to police.

13 Aug 2024

Christopher Taggart

Publishing written material to stir up racial hatred *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Between July 29 and August 6, 2024, Christopher Taggart posted messages on Facebook calling for a rally and march on the Daresbury Hotel in Runcorn, Cheshire, where asylum seekers were staying, with comments such as 'Who’s up for a rally?', 'To get them gone. We don’t want them.', and 'We don’t want them here. F*** em. They started we will end it.' These posts were intended to stir up racial hatred amid widespread UK riots starting in Southport. He was arrested on August 10, 2024, at his home on Caesars Close, where police seized a knuckleduster.

Pleaded guilty to publishing written material to stir up racial hatred and possession of an offensive weapon. Had previous convictions for public order offences. Claimed ADHD caused impulsive actions and said he did not mean anything he posted.

13 Aug 2024

Charlotte Wollaston

Arson with reckless endangerment to life *

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.

8 Aug 2024

Daniel Wollaston

Arson with reckless endangerment to life *

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.

8 Aug 2024

Gary Edwards

Harassment *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

Gary Edwards harassed his ex-partner over several years, starting from 2017, including physical assaults such as grabbing her by the throat, punching, kicking, destroying possessions, and locking her out of the home, including an incident where he shut her in the garage while heavily pregnant. He sent abusive messages demanding money and threatening violence between 2017 and 2021. In October 2022, he approached the victim's home in Ellesmere Port, verbally abused her and her new partner, and threatened to blow up the house. Officers found drug paraphernalia at his home, leading to charges for supplying a psychoactive substance.

Pleaded guilty to threats to damage property, harassment, and supplying a psychoactive substance. Indefinite restraining order imposed.

1 Aug 2024

Charlie Maher-Burns

Supply of heroin and cocaine *

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.

1 Aug 2024

Alec Cosgrove

Supply of heroin and cocaine *

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.

Pleaded guilty to four drug offences and was remanded in custody.

1 Aug 2024

July 2024 6 cases

Gareth Lancaster

Supply of Cocaine *

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.

31 Jul 2024

Ruhul Mohammed Shamsuddin

HMO Licence Contraventions *

Sentence

Banned for 3 years

Ruhul Mohammed Shamsuddin, operating via companies including Lordsons Estate Agents, was convicted of multiple offences at two properties in Southend-on-Sea. At 12 Clifftown Road, a terraced house above a food outlet, offences included overcrowding in contravention of HMO licence conditions, failure to display manager details, unsafe third floor balustrade, dangerous flooring in entranceway and stairs, unmaintained fire alarm control, defective fire alarm/detector in first floor hallway, and blocked fire escape. Similar overcrowding and fire risk offences occurred at a second address, leaving inhabitants in unacceptable conditions.

Pleaded not guilty to initial offences but subsequently pleaded guilty to similar offences at a second address. Banning order secured by First Tier Tribunal Property Chamber after conviction for banning order offences. Could face imprisonment and fine up to £30,000 if breached. Applies to England only.

31 Jul 2024

Bradley Neild

Possession with intent to supply Class B cannabis *

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.

22 Jul 2024

Luke Cooper

Grievous bodily harm without intent *

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.

21 Jul 2024

Sefa Sarikaya

Rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Sefa Sarikaya forced a woman to have sex and stopped her seeing friends and family over a number of months. He changed the password on her phone to constantly check it, dictated what she should wear and what makeup she could use, forced her to give up employment so she was financially dependent on him, demeaned her, and physically assaulted her. The woman eventually went to the police, but Sarikaya denied the allegations. Following a trial in March, he was found guilty.

Found guilty of three counts of rape, one count of controlling and coercive behaviour, and one count of assault. Found not guilty of two other charges of rape, intentional strangulation, and one count of assault by beating. Will be on the sex offenders register until further order.

19 Jul 2024

Robert Spiers

Possession with intent to supply *

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.

4 Jul 2024

June 2024 11 cases

James Jackson

Burglary *

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.

27 Jun 2024

Erisjan Laska

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

56 months imprisonment

Erisjan Laska, 29, along with Denis Puka and a third unidentified man, conducted a series of burglaries across Cheshire and Lancashire on three successive nights in June 2024. They used a Seat Leon with false registration plates, masks, tools, and walkie-talkies. Targets included seven properties, such as the home of footballer Scott Hogan in Northwich on June 7, where nothing was stolen but the family was disturbed; two addresses in Blackpool on June 5, where one was ransacked but nothing stolen; properties in Grappenhall, Knutsford, and another in Northwich on June 6, from which a Breitling and Rolex watch worth £9,000 were stolen; and a mansion in Warrington on June 7, where they fled after being disturbed. They based themselves in an Airbnb in Warrington. The vehicle was recovered in Warrington with incriminating items inside. Traced via CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of conspiracy to commit burglary. One previous conviction for minor driving offences. Married to a British woman with pending Home Office application, father of two. Judge criticized him for minimising offences and failing to understand the trauma caused.

18 Jun 2024

Denis Puka

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

56 months imprisonment

Denis Puka, 28, along with Erisjan Laska and a third unidentified man, conducted a series of burglaries across Cheshire and Lancashire on three successive nights in June 2024. They used a Seat Leon with false registration plates, masks, tools, and walkie-talkies. Targets included seven properties, such as the home of footballer Scott Hogan in Northwich on June 7, where nothing was stolen but the family was disturbed; two addresses in Blackpool on June 5, where one was ransacked but nothing stolen; properties in Grappenhall, Knutsford, and another in Northwich on June 6, from which a Breitling and Rolex watch worth £9,000 were stolen; and a mansion in Warrington on June 7, where they fled after being disturbed. They based themselves in an Airbnb in Warrington. The vehicle was recovered in Warrington with incriminating items inside. Traced via CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of conspiracy to commit burglary. No previous convictions. Judge noted the operation was sophisticated and well-planned, causing devastation to victims.

18 Jun 2024

Giedrius Arcisauskas

Sexual Assault *

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.

12 Jun 2024

Francis Constantine

Aggravated Burglary *

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.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary. Aged 27, of no fixed abode.

9 Jun 2024

Jonjo Swaine

Burglary *

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.

Pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. Aged 22, of Wilburn Street.

9 Jun 2024

Mohammed Alam

Burglary *

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.

3 Jun 2024

Faysul Alam

Burglary *

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.

3 Jun 2024

Bradley Axford

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

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.

3 Jun 2024

Macauley Coutts

Burglary *

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.

2 Jun 2024

Llewellyn Parry-Jones

Dangerous Driving *

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.

2 Jun 2024

May 2024 3 cases

Bradley Walsh

Conspiracy to Supply Drugs *

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.

30 May 2024

Sarah Rigby

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Sarah Rigby, 41, of Sunningdale Close, Winsford, subjected her boyfriend to controlling and coercive behaviour over six months in their shared home. The abuse included preventing him from using the toilet in the house, forcing him to sleep on the floor with windows open, assaulting and scratching his face, controlling his diet, forcing him to pay for her private treatments and reports, making him obtain codeine prescriptions for her habit, verbally abusing him with names like 'fat', 'lazy', 'sweaty', 'a whale', 'dopey', 'thick', 'smelly', 'dog', isolating him from family, frisking him to prevent taking food, accusing him of stealing, requiring cameras to watch him, evicting him from the house even when she was absent, and threatening to leave him if she did not get pregnant. The victim reported her to police in early March 2022; her phone messages confirmed the offending. Trial began 26 February 2024; she pleaded guilty on 28 February 2024.

Pleaded guilty two days into her trial in February 2024. Must complete 35 days of a rehabilitation activity. Restraining orders granted for five years to prevent contact with victim or his parents.

24 May 2024

Benjamin Lewis

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Benjamin Lewis, 31, of Neston, Wirral, was driving his blue BMW in convoy with his partner on the A5117 near Dunkirk on the Wirral, around 9.20pm on 25 November 2021 when the crash happened. He was overtaking another car on the single-track road when he collided with a silver Citroen car, coming the other way, being driven by Ellie Crossley, 20. Her long-time friend Rebecca Doughty, also 20, was a passenger in the car at the time. Lewis had driven his car into the opposite lane and was heading straight towards them when the crash happened. There were two solid white lines in the middle of the road, indicating that drivers in neither direction should overtake. Both Ellie and Rebecca were seriously injured in the crash and died shortly afterwards. Witnesses reported seeing Lewis driving at excessive speeds in the lead up to the crash. It had been raining and the roads were wet and it was dark. Lewis was said to lose control of his car when it became clear that he was going to crash into the oncoming vehicle. His car had also been found to have a worn rear tyre.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Relatives and friends of victims read out moving Victim Personal Statements at the sentencing hearing.

8 May 2024

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