A driver who was high on ecstasy when he caused a collision in South Cheshire which killed another man has been jailed for five years.
Martin Cunliffe was found guilty at Chester Crown Court of causing death by driving without due care and attention whilst over the specified controlled drug limit.
Suspects were arrested and vehicles seized during Operation Crossbow which targeted criminals using South Cheshire’s roads.
The police operation, which took place yesterday (July 10), aimed to disrupt criminal activity across the region and deny criminals the use of the roads.
A long-standing Nantwich councillor has called on Cheshire Police to re-open the town’s police station helpdesk as the local population continues to rise.
Cllr Arthur Moran has tabled a “notice of motion” which will be discussed by town councillors at their monthly meeting this week (July 13).
Shocking RSPCA figures show an alarming 17% rise in intentional cruelty against animals in Cheshire compared to 2021.
A total of 238 reports were received in Cheshire last year, the charity revealed, compared to 202 in 2021.
A man who climbed onto the roof of an amusement arcade in Crewe has been jailed for causing a public nuisance.
Daniel Prince, 27, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison after previously pleading guilty to intentionally/recklessly causing a public nuisance.
Six companies are being prosecuted for alleged failures to comply with fire safety laws, following the huge blaze that destroyed Beechmere retirement village in Crewe.
And their first court appearance will be exactly four years to the day of the fire back on August 8 2019.
Two men from Nantwich have been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing four young boys.
Alan Short and Daniel Goss appeared at Chester Crown Court where they were both sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years each.
Cheshire Police carried out the latest phase of Operation Guardians to protect young and vulnerable people across the county.
More than 100 sex offenders were visited, five were arrested for breaching conditions, and two charged with indecent image offences.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner has warned anyone riding a privately-owned e-scooter on the roads or in a public space faces having the vehicle seized.
E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles and riders need to have a licence and insurance.
Two “sexual predators” who raped a woman inside her own home after meeting her on a night out in Nantwich have been jailed for more than 25 years.
Abu Musa and Abdulrahman Hassan plied their already intoxicated victim with more alcohol at her home in Winsford before launching what police described as “sickening” attack.
Cheshire Police say they are cracking down on motorists not wearing a seatbelt as part of a two-week long operation.
The force is backing the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) annual seatbelt operation.
CCTV has “directly saved the lives” of people in Nantwich, a control centre boss has said.
Stuart Hobson made the remark in the latest report on the impact of CCTV cameras in Nantwich town centre in 2022/23.
Police are warning residents to remain vigilant following reports of distraction thefts across the county, including in Nantwich.
Officers have been called to five separate incidents where people have been targeted by distraction thieves who have stolen mobile phones.
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