Crime

Prolific fraudster jailed in seven-year case which started with Nantwich victim

Prolific fraudster jailed in seven-year case which started with Nantwich victim

A prolific fraudster whose victims included a man from Nantwich, has been jailed after spending nearly seven years on the run.

Martin Jack, who was jailed yesterday for six years and six months, began his crime spree in 2015 when police first received a complaint from a Nantwich resident.

March 30, 2023
Police officer sacked for gross misconduct in Nantwich incidents

Police officer sacked for gross misconduct in Nantwich incidents

A Cheshire Police officer was sacked for gross misconduct over complaints he touched female colleagues’ bottoms and made inappropriate remarks on nights out.

PC James Sarson was dismissed after “inappropriate sexualised and disorderly behaviour” towards a number of female colleagues in the force in 2021.

March 29, 2023
Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims

Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims

A charity supporting victims of cyber crime in Cheshire has had an extra post funded by the Police & Crime Commissioner.

The Cyber Helpline, launched five years ago, supports victims of online crime by connecting them to volunteer IT and cyber security experts.

March 22, 2023
Man banned from Crewe town centre following Criminal Behaviour Order

Man banned from Crewe town centre following Criminal Behaviour Order

A man has been banned from Crewe town centre for the next three years following the issuing of a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Julian Stockton, of Hungerford Road, Crewe, was handed the order at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday March 8

March 13, 2023
Nantwich pensioner, 77, jailed for historic sexual abuse

Nantwich pensioner, 77, jailed for historic sexual abuse

A pensioner from Nantwich who sexually abused a young boy in the 1970s has been jailed thanks to the bravery and courage of his victim.

Dennis Lumborg pled guilty to five counts of indecent assault and one count of indecency with a child following his appearance at Chester Crown Court last Friday (March 3).

March 10, 2023
Police issue appeal to trace Nantwich man

Police issue appeal to trace Nantwich man

Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man from Nantwich.

Kieron McBarron, 39, of Davenport Avenue, Nantwich is wanted for breach bail conditions.

March 10, 2023
Men and teen arrested and drugs seized in police raids in Crewe

Men and teen arrested and drugs seized in police raids in Crewe

Three men and a teenager have been arrested by police in two separate drugs raids at properties in Crewe, Cheshire Police said.

A 29-year-old man was arrested by officers and a quantity of illegal drugs seized in the latest raid on Billington Road, at around 12am yesterday (March 2).

March 3, 2023
Cheshire Police urge night time workers to complete training

Cheshire Police urge night time workers to complete training

Cheshire Police chiefs are urging people who work in the night time economy to complete a free bystander intervention training session.

The sessions are aimed at keeping people safe by identifying and preventing incidents such as sexual harassment of customers.

February 27, 2023
Residents to pay 6.4% more for Cheshire Police from April

Residents to pay 6.4% more for Cheshire Police from April

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich residents will see a 6.4% hike in the police precept after an attempt to veto the rise and replace it with a 5% increase failed.

This means residents living in a band D property will see an extra £15 for the year added to the policing element of their council tax bill.

February 8, 2023
Man guilty of leaving Crewe mum to die after hit and run horror

Man guilty of leaving Crewe mum to die after hit and run horror

A man who left a South Cheshire mother-of-three to die following a collision in Crewe has been found guilty of causing her death by dangerous driving.

Nathan Schultz was found guilty following a four-day trial at Chester Crown Court.

January 28, 2023
Police probing serious sexual assault in Wistaston issue e-fit appeal

Police probing serious sexual assault in Wistaston issue e-fit appeal

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have issued an e-fit as part of their witness appeal for information.

The 15-year-old victim is reported to have been assaulted on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm on Monday January 16.

January 23, 2023
Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have appealed for a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

The serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl is reported to have taken place on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16).

January 19, 2023
Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

A Wistaston man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal collision on the A534 Haslington Bypass has been sentenced.

Matthew Ellson pleaded guilty to death by careless driving in December and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 24 months.

January 18, 2023