Man jailed for drug dealing in Northwich

A drug dealer is now behind bars following an investigation by detectives from Northwich Proactive CID.

Ryan Dingle appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 24th April where he was sentenced to 32 months behind bars.

The 38-year-old of Laburnum Road in Rudheath, had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine) and possession of class A drugs (cocaine).

The case against Dingle began on Saturday 13th December 2025 when officers from Northwich Proactive CID stopped a Blue Kia Sportage at Tesco on Manchester Road.

Dingle was inside the vehicle and during a search he was found with six snap bags of cocaine down his trousers and a quantity of cash.

He was arrested at the scene and his mobile phone was seized.

During questioning Dingle claimed that the drugs were for personal use and he was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.

However, during further analysis of his mobile phone, officers discovered a number of messages which showed that Dingle was dealing illegal drugs.

Dingle was re-arrested in March 2026 and charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

Following the sentencing, Police Constable Ed Whalley, of Northwich Proactive CID, said:

“Despite his claims that the drugs were for personal use, the evidence we recovered clearly showed that Dingle was actively involved in the sale class A drugs in the Northwich area.

“Thankfully, as a result of our investigation, we’ve been able to demolish his business empire and he’s now behind bars.

“Information from the public is vital, and if you have any information in relation to the supply of illegal drugs in your community, please contact the team here at Northwich on 101 or at: 

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us 

...and we will investigate.”

Pictured - Ryan Dingle of Laburnum Road in Rudheath.