Preston man Jordan Bailey, 26, charged with dealing heroin and crack cocaine while armed with knife
He was arrested after police officers spotted him acting suspiciously while patrolling the city streets this week...
A 26-year-old man has been charged with dealing heroin and crack cocaine on the streets of Preston while armed with a knife.
Jordan Bailey, of Rigby Street, Preston, was stopped by officers from Lancashire Police's Preston Task Force while they were carrying out proactive patrols in the St Matthew’s area on Tuesday afternoon (November 10).
Officers became suspicious of Bailey in Maitland Street, where he attempted to run away as they approached.
Following a brief chase, he was detained by officers, who recovered two items which had allegedly been discarded nearby during the incident.
These were found to be a flick knife and a package containing suspected heroin and crack cocaine, which were seized.
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Bailey, 26, has since been charged with possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession of a knife in a public place.
He is due to appear before Preston Magistrates' Court today (Thursday, November 12).
The arrest was made as part of Operation Warrior, Lancashire Police's ongoing response to tackling serious and organised crime across the county, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.