Drug dealer, 34, who jumped out of moving car in failed bid to escape Black Country police gets jail time
When police caught up to him they found incriminating items
A drug dealer who tried to escape police has been put behind bars after pleading guilty to possession of class A drugs with intent.
Theo Henry, from Birmingham, was caught with drugs after making a failed attempt to flee from officers in Halesowen on October 20, 2025.
The 34-year-old drove away from officers, tried to make his way into a car park and jumped out of the car while the vehicle was still moving.
Henry tried to run off in the direction of a cemetery but was quickly detained.
Officers found two mobile phones along with his discarded man bag which contained crack cocaine, heroin, a stash of cash and his driving licence.
Two lock knives were also taken by police officers.
Police then searched an address linked to Henry and found drugs, cash and a SIM card.
Detectives also carried out phone analysis and found bulk messages advertising the sale of crack cocaine and heroin.
Henry, of Birmingham, subsequently pleaded guilty to possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and having knives. He also admitted driving without due care and attention.
At Wolverhampton Crown Court last week he was sentenced to 38 months in prison.
Sergeant Leighton Shingles, from West Midlands Police’s County Lines Taskforce, said: "Drugs cause harm within communities and we're carrying out action day in, day out, to disrupt supply lines across the region.
"In this case we acted on information around drugs being traded in the area and have now put a dealer behind bars.
"If we receive information around illegal drugs supply we will always look to act and we'd encourage the public to contact us or Crimestoppers anonymously."