Lincoln nightclub promoter found selling drugs to revellers gets suspended sentence
A Lincoln nightclub promoter has been given a suspended sentence after an investigation found he was supplying drugs to revellers. Christopher Mitchell, 26, of Rosemary Lane, Lincoln, received a two-year custodial sentence suspended for two years at Lincoln Crown Court on December 2. He was arrested on March 20, 2016 at Circle on Silver Street,…
A Lincoln nightclub promoter has been given a suspended sentence after an investigation found he was supplying drugs to revellers.
Christopher Mitchell, 26, of Rosemary Lane, Lincoln, received a two-year custodial sentence suspended for two years at Lincoln Crown Court on December 2.
He was arrested on March 20, 2016 at Circle on Silver Street, where he worked as a nightclub promoter, after door staff discovered he was in possession of what police said were several bags of cocaine and ketamine powder and a packet of ecstasy tablets.
Mitchell initially stated in interview that he was on a night out and that drugs were for his own personal use.
A search of his home address located another quantity of white powder. He stated that this was mephedrone and also for his own personal use.
Police state further enquires established that Mitchell had been selling drugs to club-goers.
Following an investigation, Lincolnshire Police charged Mitchell with possession with intent to supply two Class A drugs (Cocaine and MDMA) and possession of two class B drugs (Ketamine and Mephadrone).
He was sentenced for the following:
Possession with intent to supply Cocaine (Class A)
24 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months on suspended sentence
Must carry out unpaid work for 200 hours before December 1 2017
To pay a victim surcharge of £100.00
Possession with intent to supply class A – MDMA
24 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months (to be served concurrently)
Possession of class B – Ketamine
Three months imprisonment suspended for 24 months on suspended sentence (to be served concurrently)
Possession of class B – Mephadrone
Three months imprisonment suspended for 24 months (to be served concurrently)
PC James Brown, officer in case, said: “These drugs can have life-threating consequences and we simply won’t allow them to be brought into circulation by irresponsible people like Mr Mitchell.
“Thankfully the door staff at the club realised what was going on and informed us, and the club itself also fully co-operated with our inquires.
“We will continue to act on all intelligence about drug-deals to hammer home the message that drugs cost people their lives. Anyone found dealing in this lethal trade can expect a visit from us.
“If you know where drugs are being sold please contact us on 101. To report anonymously please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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England will enter the next stage of its roadmap out of coronavirus lockdown on Monday, meaning non-essential retail and gyms can reopen, as well as pubs, bars and restaurants for outdoor service only.
The rules will come into play on Monday, April 12, allowing for the retail sector to open its doors for customers once again, less than two weeks after the latest lockdown easing on March 29, which meant outdoor socialising was allowed for up to six people.
Hospitality venues will be able to reopen as well, but only for outdoor service, with a full reopening planned for May 17 if COVID-19 cases continue to stay low and the vaccination programme keeps its course.
The rule of six does still remain for outdoor socialising, and people are still being asked not to meet indoors with anyone they don’t live with, unless they are part of a support bubble or legally exempt.
People are also still being asked to keep travel down to a minimum, though since March 29 it is no longer a legal requirement to stay local or at home.
The full list of new rules are:
Hairdressers and nail salons can reopen
Public buildings such as libraries and community centres can reopen
Non-essential retail (clothes shops etc) will be able to return to business
Self-contained accommodation will be able to reopen for overnight stays with your household or support bubble
Weddings, wakes and other commemorative events will be allowed up to 15 people, including inside, but wedding receptions must be outdoors
All childcare and supervised activities will be allowed indoors and outdoors for all children, this is also the case for parent and child groups
Most outdoor attractions (zoos, theme parks, drive-in performances) will be able to reopen
Care home residents will be able to have two named individuals for regular indoor visits (so long as they have a negative lateral flow test)
Lincolnshire Police’s assistant chief constable, Kerrin Wilson, said: “Lockdown has hit practically every aspect of life as we know it, and perhaps the hardest part has been not being able to connect with family and friends in person.
“The easing of restrictions will come as a great relief to many, and I hope the new rules, which afford us the chance to socialise safely as well as get back to doing some of the things we all took for granted, will contribute to a feeling of wellbeing for us all.
“While many of you will already be busy making plans, some of you may feel a sense of nervousness or worry about society opening back up, and we want to assure you that we are still here to protect you and enforce the rules when needed.
“The easing of restrictions does not mean that lockdown has lifted completely. It is a journey that we are all on, and to enable later restrictions to be lifted in June we must all do our bit to continue to follow the rules now.
Legal limits on the number of people allowed to gather at one time remain in place, social distancing must be maintained, and masks worn in public settings such as shops or public transport to keep yourself and everyone else safe. Let’s continue to be sensible and watch out for each other.”
Meanwhile, to help with keeping cases low, free rapid asymptomatic tests can be ordered at home. Here are the details.
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