Cheshire Criminals Jailed in February: Frauds, Drugs and Child Offences

February saw Cheshire courts jail individuals for fraud, drug offenses, child exploitation, and violence.

Cheshire Criminals Jailed in February: Frauds, Drugs and Child Offences
Cheshire Criminals Jailed in February: Frauds, Drugs and Child Offences

February saw criminals put in jail. These crimes happened in Cheshire. Let’s check some cases from that month.

David Poultney strangled a police officer and got 18 months for it. He also had cannabis. He was drunk and abusive at a home where three kids were present.

Abigail Wright stole hundreds of pounds from a man. The court gave her 27 weeks in jail and ordered her to repay him £800. Wright can’t contact the victim or his family.

Tony Monroe ran a drug gang. Police found drugs in his caravan worth over £30,000. The court sentenced him to five years and added 32 weeks to his time.

Connor Grant sent bad stuff online to a fake 13-year-old girl. Grant got two years in prison for it, as he tried to get her to do sexual things.

Richard Lees, a former teacher, had bad images of children and committed voyeurism. Lees got two years in jail for these crimes.

Steven Ison abused his partner through control and hurting her. Ison got 18 months in jail and can’t contact her for five years.

Gavin Hope used a machete in a burglary, stealing cash and jewelry. Hope received eight years and four months for his crime.

Gary Edwards harassed his ex and threatened to burn her home. Edwards got five and a half years. He also dealt psychoactive stuff.

Kevin Astbury sent bad messages, thinking he messaged a girl. She was actually a paedophile hunter. Astbury got over three years in jail and faces sex offender rules.

Ilir Mucmata grew cannabis in Crewe, where police found 100 cannabis plants. He was sentenced to twelve months in jail. Police also found equipment for growing them.

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