Slough Man Locked Up for Nearly Four Years Over Drugs and Knives
Lemarr Stevens, 24, of Common Road, Slough, has been slammed with a hefty jail sentence. On Tuesday, 20 January, Reading Crown Court sentenced him to three years and nine months after he pleaded guilty to multiple drug offences and knife possession.
High-Speed Chase Leads to Arsenal of Drugs and Weapons
Stevens was caught after a dramatic police foot chase on 5 February 2025. Officers spotted him running along a footpath from Grampian Way to Common Road. A search revealed he was carrying £500 in cash and 14.33g of cannabis, leading to his immediate arrest on suspicion of intent to supply.
Further investigations uncovered a lock knife and a phone loaded with drug-dealing evidence, thrown away during the chase. A Section 18 raid at his home blew wide open a terrifying arsenal: a zombie knife, a samurai sword, an MDMA pill, and almost a kilo of cannabis worth £6,000.
Massive Drug Parcel Intercepted by Border Force
On 9 October 2025, UK Border Force stopped a parcel at Coventry International Hub addressed to Stevens. It contained 1.02kg of herbal cannabis valued at £10,000. A later police search found seven deals of cannabis, scales, cash, and more drug paraphernalia.
Police Pledge to Crack Down on Slough’s Drug Trade
“Stevens showed complete disregard for the law and the harm these substances cause in our communities,” said PC Joshua Bennett, lead investigator.
“This sentencing sends a clear message: we will keep targeting drug criminals through visible patrols and covert operations to protect our neighbourhoods.”
“If you know about drug dealing in Slough, report it confidentially via 101, our website, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.”
