West Yorkshire drug dealer jailed for suppling cocaine in Scarborough
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A Wakefield man has been sent to prison for 18 months for Class A drug dealing offences in Scarborough.
James Hugh Fraser Fleming (pictured below), aged 31, was sentenced at York Crown Court today (Wednesday 17 July 2024).
He had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine in the seaside town between 14 August 2023 and 7 January 2024.
He was arrested and bailed for that offence on 27 August last year.
Fleming was again arrested on 6 January 2024 for possession with intent to supply cocaine to which he also admitted.
When he was interviewed by detectives, Fleming denied being involved in dealing drugs.
However, through the analysis of phone data, they uncovered evidence linking him to the offences which led to him to being charged.
Detective Constable Darrel Temple, from Scarborough and Ryedale CID, said: “Fleming is a menace to society who doesn’t care about the harm he causes to individuals and the wider community.
“He preyed on vulnerable drug users in the Scarborough area with the sole aim of making a profit out of this dangerous and addictive Class A drug.
“He is now facing up to the consequences of his criminal actions. We will not allow people like him to operate in our town.”
This successful investigation was supported by Project Alliance which brings together the police, our local councils, fire service, community safety partnerships, health bodies, Revenue and Customs and other important partners and agencies, who share information, intelligence and expertise to help tackle serious organised crime in North Yorkshire.
Reporting information about drug-related crime
Anyone with any information about suspected drug-related crime are urged to make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, select option 4, and speak to the Force Control Room.
Always dial 999 if an emergency response is required.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make a report online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
The signs of drug dealing can include:
- Increased callers at a property at all times of the day or night
- Increase in cars pulling up for short periods of time
- Different accents at a property
- Anti-social behaviour at a property
- Not seeing the resident for long periods of time
- Drug-related rubbish – small plastic bags, syringes
- Windows covered or curtains closed for long periods
Get professional support issues
- Drink Drug Hubwebsite www.drinkdrughub.co.uk
- North Yorkshire Rise– young people's specialist drug and alcohol service- freephone 08000 14 14 80 (option 2) – www.humankindcharity.org.uk/service/nyrise/
- North Yorkshire Horizons- adult specialist drug and alcohol service - freephone 08000 14 14 80 – www.nyhorizons.org.uk/
- City of York Drug and Alcohol Service- 01904 464 680 – www.changing-lives.org.uk/services/drug-alcohol/york-drug-alcohol-support-services/
- NHS– https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
- FRANK helpline and information - https://www.talktofrank.com/
