Crime

Two men jailed for dealing drugs in Nantwich

Two men jailed for dealing drugs in Nantwich

Two men have been jailed after being caught dealing drugs in Nantwich.

Jack Peberdy (on the right), 22, from Vincent Street, Crewe pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply a class A drug (cocaine) and Brad Plant, 20, from Edward Phipps Way, Haslington pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply a Class A drug (cocaine).

April 8, 2025
RSPCA appeal after dog’s body found stuffed in duffle bag

RSPCA appeal after dog’s body found stuffed in duffle bag

WARNING: Story contains images and details some may find distressing
The RSPCA have issued an appeal after a dog’s badly decomposed body was found stuffed in a duffle bag by a Cheshire lake.

The body was taken to RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich and they say there are “suspicious circumstances” around the dog’s death.

April 8, 2025
Cheshire Police warning amid courier fraud incidents

Cheshire Police warning amid courier fraud incidents

Officers are urging Crewe and Nantwich residents to remain vigilant following a number of reports of courier frauds.

Cheshire Police say they received three reports of courier fraud today (March 28) where victims have been contacted by fraudsters posing as officers.

March 28, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

A Wistaston man who made sexualised phone calls to women as they worked has been jailed.

Alastair McMullan, of Bridge Close, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court to be sentenced after admitting to three counts of harassment without violence, stalking, and sending offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages.

March 27, 2025
Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men from London were arrested and a machete found as police investigated an attempted burglary in Shavington.

The suspects ere arrested in the early hours on Monday (March 17) after officers spotted two BMW cars acting suspiciously in the Crewe South area.

March 19, 2025
Prolific sex offender from Audlem guilty of sex offences on young boys

Prolific sex offender from Audlem guilty of sex offences on young boys

A prolific sex offender who stole an innocent man’s identity and spent almost three decades on the run has been found guilty of numerous sexual offences against young boys.

Richard Burrows was found guilty at Chester Crown Court today of 54 offences including indecent assault of boys, buggery, attempted buggery and indecency with a child.

March 17, 2025
Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital

Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital

A Nantwich man who was left fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after being attacked while on holiday, has died.

Marshall Latham, of Highfield Drive, suffered catastrophic brain injuries and was critically ill in hospital after the assault in Caleta, on the island of Fuerteventura.

March 16, 2025
Illegal firearms handed to police in month-long amnesty

Illegal firearms handed to police in month-long amnesty

Six blank-firing guns which can be converted into deadly weapons have been handed to Cheshire Police.

Four of those firearms were taken the Crewe and Nantwich Local Policing Unit.

March 13, 2025
Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police are hunting burglars who raided a home in Audlem and stole cash and jewellery.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the crime which happened around 9.05pm on Wednesday (March 5).

March 6, 2025
Man charged following incident in Willaston

Man charged following incident in Willaston

A man has been charged with criminal damage recklessly endangering life following an incident in Willaston on Sunday.

David Taylor-Headon, of Lochleven Road, Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday March 2.

March 4, 2025
Crewe man jailed for 3D firearm at house in Nantwich

Crewe man jailed for 3D firearm at house in Nantwich

Crewe man has been jailed for possessing a 3D viable firearm at an house in Nantwich as well as other firearms offences.

In the first case of its kind in Cheshire, Matthew Alcroft, from Cheyney Walk, Crewe, had a 3D printed firearm in his possession.

March 3, 2025
Nantwich man fights for life after attack on Spanish island

Nantwich man fights for life after attack on Spanish island

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A Nantwich man is fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after being attacked while on holiday with his partner.

Marshall Latham, of Highfield Drive, suffered catastrophic brain injuries and is critically ill in hospital after the assault in Caleta, on the island of Fuerteventura.

February 21, 2025
Nantwich Police issue “travelling criminal” warning

Nantwich Police issue “travelling criminal” warning

A Nantwich police chief has issued a warning over a rise in “travelling criminals” targeting the town.

Sgt Matt Stonier said there has been a rise in shoplifting thefts around the town, particularly in supermarkets.

February 14, 2025