Lemarr Stevens, 24, of Common Road, Slough, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for serious drug offences and possession of dangerous weapons. On Tuesday, 20 January, Reading Crown Court handed down a sentence of three years and nine months after Stevens pleaded guilty to multiple drug-related charges and knife possession.
The case began with a high-speed police foot chase on 5 February 2025. Officers spotted Stevens running along a footpath from Grampian Way to Common Road. Upon searching him, police found £500 in cash and 14.33 grams of cannabis, leading to his immediate arrest on suspicion of intent to supply drugs.
Further investigations revealed that Stevens had discarded a lock knife and a mobile phone during the chase. The phone contained evidence linked to drug dealing. A subsequent Section 18 raid at his home uncovered a frightening collection of weapons and drugs, including a zombie knife, a samurai sword, an MDMA pill, and nearly one kilogram of cannabis valued at £6,000.
In addition, on 9 October 2025, UK Border Force intercepted a parcel addressed to Stevens at Coventry International Hub. The parcel contained 1.02 kilograms of herbal cannabis worth £10,000. A later police search found seven deals of cannabis, scales, cash, and additional drug paraphernalia.
PC Joshua Bennett, the lead investigator, stated, “Stevens showed complete disregard for the law and the harm these substances cause in our communities. This sentencing sends a clear message: we will keep targeting drug criminals through visible patrols and covert operations to protect our neighbourhoods.”
He added, “If you know about drug dealing in Slough, report it confidentially via 101, our website, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
