A READING woman has been handed a jail sentence for drug supply offences in the town.
On Monday, April 15, Nadine Jemmott, 39 and of Russell Street, Reading, pleaded guilty to a count each of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and in the supply of heroin, as well as possession with intent to supply cocaine and with intent to supply heroin.
At the same hearing at Reading Crown Court, Jemmott was sentenced two years and eight months in prison and given a forfeiture order for the drugs and phones, as well as £115 in cash.
It followed a police investigation into an incident on Russell Street on Monday, January 30, when, at around 5.30pm, Jemmott was seen in an archway with known drug users.
She was detained for misuse of drugs and subsequently searched, and found to be in possession of a wrap of cocaine, two wraps of heroin, two mobile phones, and £115 in cash.
After searching an adjacent alleyway, officers also located a further 14 wraps of cocaine and six wraps of heroin.
Jemmott was arrested at the scene and charged the following day.
Investigating officer PC Russel Morbey, of the Reading Stronghold team, said: “Our Stronghold team will proactively and robustly target and prosecute offenders, using both visible and covert activity aimed at disrupting and pursuing offenders involved in the supply of drugs.”
He explained: “The supply of drugs causes untold harm in our communities, and dealers often target the most vulnerable people in society.
“The public can help Thames Valley Police with our fight against drug supply by reporting information to the force.
“You can do this either by reporting online or by calling 101, where your calls will be treated in the strictest confidence.
“For 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
