Cocaine dealer jailed after £17k stash discovered

28 September 2025

George Thorpe

News image — William Watton-Roberts admitted possession of a controlled drug with the intent to supply

States of Jersey Police Police mug shot of cocaine dealer William Watton-Roberts. He has dark curly hair which appears to have been pulled back. His mouth is slightly open and he has a serious look on his face. He is stood in front of a light green wall. — William Watton-Roberts admitted possession of a controlled drug with the intent to supply

A drug dealer who had a £17,000 stash of cocaine has been jailed.

William Watton-Roberts was arrested after States of Jersey Police officers found 51.3g (1.8oz) of the Class A drug in a St Helier property on 18 August 2023.

In February 2025, the 35-year-old from Chester - who had been living at the Jersey property - pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.

During a hearing at Jersey's Royal Court on Thursday, Watton-Roberts was sentenced to four years in prison and given a £1,069 confiscation order.

Listen to the latest news for Jersey

Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to [email protected].

States of Jersey Police

Chester

St Helier

Refurbishment plan for Fort Regent's 1970s roof

Applicants say the upgrades will secure its long-term future and safeguard its heritage value.

5 days ago

4 Jan 2026

A picture of a sign with a brick wall below it. The sign has an image of a property on it, next to writing. It is blue in colour.

Shared equity scheme offer for first-time homes

Jersey Development Company offers first-time buyers South Hill flats through a shared equity scheme.

4 Jan 2026

Two people in high vis jackets marked with the word Police stand with their back to the camera. One of them appears to be using binoculars to look into a hedge in front of them. They are in a lay by and there are two yellow traffic cones near them. A four by four marked Police is parked to the right.

Call for more honorary police recruits in Jersey

Islanders urged to consider volunteering with the honorary police service in Jersey.

4 Jan 2026

22 Dec 2025

The picture shows the front of an old, abandoned building with a sign that reads “La Folie Inn”. The structure appears to be in poor condition: the windows are boarded up, one of the boards has graffiti on it, and there are visible cracks on the walls. The paint looks faded and chipped, and some debris is scattered near the base of the building. The sign indicates the inn was established in 1722, suggesting it is a historic site.

Developer sought for major waterfront revamp

Plans include creating new public spaces, and building a 160-room hotel overlooking the water.

22 Dec 2025

8 Dec 2025

A photo of the Art Deco-style Tipsy Toad pub on New Street. The building is mainly white with black trim. The photo is taken on a grey and cloudy day.

Plans approved for pub to become flats

The Tipsy Toad Town House will be redeveloped into housing, including some short-term accommodation.

8 Dec 2025

Cocaine dealer jailed after £17k stash discovered

More news stories for Jersey

Listen to the latest news for Jersey

States of Jersey Police

Rare tree kangaroo birth 'major step for survival'

Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs

Stores raided and men held in bogus tobacco raids

Refurbishment plan for Fort Regent's 1970s roof

Shared equity scheme offer for first-time homes

Call for more honorary police recruits in Jersey

Developer sought for major waterfront revamp

Plans approved for pub to become flats