The leader of two Doncaster drug lines has been sentenced after a covert investigation caught him and other suppliers in the act.
Jason Vicarage, 32, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and was sentenced to four years and three months in prison.
Detective Chief Inspector Antony Slater said: “Vicarage had influence across two Doncaster drug lines, with these networks often feeding into the activities of violent organised crime groups.”
Vicarage appeared before Sheffield Crown Court on 14 February.
Vicarage had a leading role in the ‘Gav’ drug line and set up his own drugs line called the ‘Jay’ line, which employed couple Shakita Maximillian and Luke Mickevicius as suppliers.
Maximillian was jailed for two-and-a-half years for possession with intent to supply class A drugs and failure to surrender.
Mickevicius was jailed for two years and two months for the same charges.
Det Ch Insp Antony Slater added: “Taking out key influencers like Vicarage enables us to dismantle drug networks and limit the use and supply of illegal drugs, which in turn finances organised crime groups responsible for fatal knife attacks, firearm discharges and serious violent assaults.”
Maximillian and Mickevicius were sentenced alongside Gavin Robson and Stewart Walker, who supplied drugs for the ‘Gav’ line.
Robson was jailed for two years and nine months for five counts of supplying class A drugs and using threatening or abusive words with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence.
Walker was jailed for 148 weeks for being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
They were sentenced on the 6th of February at Sheffield Crown Court.
Vicarage’s arrest is only the latest of recent crackdowns on drug lines in Sheffield by South Yorkshire Police’s Fortify team.
Four men who ran the notorious ‘JD’ drug line have also been jailed and the drug line was dismantled, more details here.
Concerns about drug dealing in your area can be reported on 101, or through South Yorkshire Police’s website.
You can also report anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111, or by filling out a secure form on their website.