Corby gang members found guilty of drug supply offences

Five men have been found guilty of supplying Class A drugs in Corby following a 12-day trial at Leicester Crown Court.

Tyrone James, aged 23, of Upton Grove, Birmingham, and Alexi Da’Costa, aged 23, of Lowry Close, Corby, were both found guilty last Thursday (May 2) of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, namely heroin and cocaine.

William Ian Hynds, aged 27, of Newark Drive, Corby, and 19-year-old Tyler Tierney, of no fixed address, were both found guilty of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin.

While Stephen Lee Donnelly, aged 48, of Waterside Lane, Corby, was found guilty of permitting a premises to be used to supply Class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin.

This follows an investigation by Northamptonshire Police in which warrants were executed at several address across the town in 2023.

All five men were remanded in custody ahead of sentencing at the same court on Friday, May 24.

Barry Aaron Joseph McGlone, aged 36, of Occupation Road, Corby, and Jason Keith McShefferty, aged 46, of no fixed address, were both found not guilty of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Detective Inspector Torie Harrison of the North LPA CID team said: “Tackling drug harm is a matter of priority for Northamptonshire Police and we hope that this investigation demonstrates that drug dealing is taken seriously by both police and the courts.

“We hope that the successful conviction of these men also sends out a clear message to those involved in the illegal drugs trade. Whether you’re a street level dealer or orchestrating wholesale supply, if you choose to go down this route, we will disrupt your activities and bring you to justice.”

If anyone has concerns about drug dealing, or someone becoming drawn into gang culture, please report it to us on 101, online at www.northants.police.uk/ro or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.