Man jailed following Knutsford drugs stop check

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 17:12

A man from Knutsford has been jailed for drug dealing following a successful stop check in the town.

Kevin Prendergast appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 26 January where he was sentenced to 26 months in prison.

The 41-year-old of Hamman Drive in Knutsford, had previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine) and possession of criminal property.

The court heard how at around 8.15pm on Friday 24 October 2025, officers conducted a stop check on Prendergast, who was driving a Kia Ceed in Knutsford town centre, after receiving intelligence that the vehicle was linked to drug dealing.

Officers searched the vehicle and seized a large quantity of cash and drug paraphernalia. Text messages were also recovered from Prendergast’s mobile phone that were indicative of illegal drug supply.

A warrant was later carried out at his home address where a quantity of cocaine and snap bags were found.

Prendergast was arrested and subsequently charged with the offences.

Following the sentencing, Police Constable Adam Baxter said:

“I welcome the sentence handed to Prendergast and hope it acts as a warning to others planning to deal drugs here in Knutsford that we will always take robust action.

“Illegal drugs can wreak havoc on people’s lives – and not just on those who use drugs themselves. The impact of illegal drugs stretches far and wide and can devastate communities.

“This is why it is so important to report illegal drug activity in your area so we can stop people like Prendergast and bring them to justice.

“We will always act on any information about drug activity provided to us and would urge anyone who believes this activity is happening near to them to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information about illegal drug activity in their community can report it to Cheshire Police via:

http://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

... or 101

or report it to Crimestoppers anonymously via the Crimestoppers website.

Pictured - Kevin Prendergast of Hamman Drive in Knutsford.

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