Man jailed for drug offences – Milton Keynes

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for multiple drug offences in Milton Keynes.

Ferdinand Hewitt, aged 48, of Calards Croft, Greenleys, was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of five counts of possession with the intent to supply class A drugs, namely crack cocaine, cocaine and heroin following a two day trial at Amersham Crown Court, which concluded on Tuesday 18 February.

Returning to the same court yesterday (18/2), Hewitt was sentenced to a total of five years’ imprisonment, forfeiture and destruction of drugs, phones and paraphernalia under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and the forfeiture of £170 under the same act.

On 17 August 2021, Hewitt was approached by officers within a carpark on Barkers Croft. Hewitt fled from the officers, but was detained a short distance away, and was found in possession of ten wraps of crack cocaine, seven wraps of heroin and eight grams of cocaine. Hewitt was also in possession of £170 and a mobile phone containing messages indicative of drug supply.

On 4 October 2022, a warrant was conducted at Hewitt’s home address and officers located a large quantity of class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and cocaine. Along with the drugs, paraphernalia and a mobile phone containing messages indicative of drug supply were also located.

Hewitt was arrested on 4 October 2022, and charged the following day.

Investigating officer, PC Lewis Jones, said: “Drug supply in Milton Keynes is taken seriously. We will do all that we can to pursue, arrest and convict the persons involved.

“Drug dealers target the vulnerable members of the community and we will stop at nothing to ensure this activity is as difficult as possible.

“Thames Valley Police is committed to working with all our partner agencies to safeguard the community.  

“Help from our communities is paramount in tackling this problem, and you can report information to us which can help to develop intelligence and bring about proactive investigations.

“You can report in confidence via our website or by calling 101, or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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