Two men plead guilty to Northwich drugs charges

Two men have pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs following a stop check in Northwich.

Todd Davies and David Williams, both aged 39, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 22 January where they both pleaded guilty to a number of offences.

Davies, of Sixacre Gardens, Warrington, pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (heroin), possession of criminal property and possession of a knife in a public place.

Williams, of The Avenue, West Felton, near Oswestry, admitted one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (crack cocaine).

The pair are due to be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 6 March.

During the hearing the court was told how on Thursday 11 August 2022 Davies and Williams had been spotted acting suspiciously in a Range Rover on Albemarle Avenue, Hartford.

Officers followed the car until it stopped on Beaufort Close and spoke to the occupants.

Davies was driving the car, while Williams was sat in the passenger seat. Upon speaking to the pair, Davies initially attempted to provide officers with false details, which resulted in officers conducting a full search of the vehicle.

During the search, officers located a number of items including a bag containing 4.76g heroin and more than £2,300 cash. A knife was also recovered in the glovebox of the vehicle.

As a result of the discovery both Davies and Williams were arrested, and two mobile phones were seized.

During analysis of the phones, officers discovered a number of messages which linked both men to the sale and delivery of illegal drugs. These included messages between the pair boasting about taking over the sale of cocaine in the Northwich area.

After gathering all the evidence a case file was presented to the Crown Prosecution Service who authorised charges against both Davies and Williams.

Following their guilty pleas, Police Constable Daniel Lee, of Northwich Proactive CID, said:

“Davies and Williams thought that Northwich would be an easy target. They came to the town thinking that they’d be able to make their fortune through the sale of illegal drugs.

“Unfortunately for them, they seriously underestimated the commitment of our dedicated team of eagle-eyed officers who are always on the lookout. So instead of making their fortune, they’re both now set to spend some time behind bars.

“While Davies and Williams have now been held accountable, our fight against illegal drugs continues and I would appeal to anyone who has any information about illegal drug activity or any other criminal activity taking place in their communities to contact us on 101, via the website or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

You can report suspected drug dealing to Cheshire Constabulary online at:

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report

...or by calling 101.