'Showboating' Wakefield drug dealer caught with pics of piles of cash on his phone

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A drug dealer tried to claim was not involved in the trade for financial gain, despite his phone containing “showboating” pictures of piles of cash.

Father-of-three Kyle Evans’ claims were rejected as a basis of plea by the Crown Prosecution Service when he admitted a charge of dealing in crack cocaine. The 23-year-old was jailed this week after he was caught with 43 wraps of the drug.

Leeds Crown Court heard that officers were called to reports of a firearm being discharged on Regent Street in Hemsworth on January 21. Evans was present with others, after they were also alerted to the alleged gun offence.

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Evans was caught drug dealing, and officers found pictures of piles of cash on his phone. (pics by WYP / National World)Evans was caught drug dealing, and officers found pictures of piles of cash on his phone. (pics by WYP / National World)
Evans was caught drug dealing, and officers found pictures of piles of cash on his phone. (pics by WYP / National World) | WYP / National World

But officers became suspicious and searched a black Vauxhall Astra in the vicinity and found a man bag that contained the drugs. They found the mobile phone that belonged to Evans, along with a lock knife. There were messages that showed “evidence” of dealing, prosecutor Eddison Flint said, along with the photos of the cash.

Mr Flint said it was “classic low-level street dealing”. After his arrest, Evans, of Tombridge Crescent, Kinsley, said he had nothing to do with the Astra. He later admitted the drugs charge, and possession of a bladed article.

He has 16 previous convictions for 27 offences, including possession of drugs. Mitigating, James Burley said Evans had been brought up in the care system and experienced a difficult childhood.

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He was described as a “good family man” for his three children, aged three, one and new-born. He said that Evans had taken a cookery course during his time held on remand, and hopes to pursue a career in catering once released.

In terms of the photos of piles of cash, Mr Burley said they were simply “showboating memes”, rather than a genuine reflection of the money he was making.

The judge, Recorder Robert Ward jailed Evans for four years and two months.

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