Man charged with drug dealing following Northwich stop check

Monday, 9 June 2025 18:54

Officers from Northwich Local Policing Unit have charged a man with drug dealing following another successful stop-check in the town.

Vincent Parkes was arrested shortly after 8am on Friday 6th June after officers stopped a black Audi SQ5 on Station Road, Northwich.

During the arrest, a quantity of illegal drugs was recovered along with a mobile phone and a quantity of cash.

Parkes, of Adlington Drive, Northwich, has since been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (Heroin and Cocaine) and one count of possession of Class B drugs (cannabis).

The 36-year-old appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Saturday 7th June where he was remanded in Custody. He is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday 7th July.

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