Caught Red-Handed Over Ticket Issue
Jerome Alexander Simpson-O’Conner, 31, was stopped at West Croydon station on October 2, 2025, for a dodgy ticket. What started as a minor ticket check quickly spiraled when officers found him carrying Class A drugs.
Chased, Caught, and Charged
At around 4.15pm, Simpson-O’Conner got off a train and tried to leave the station. Officers from British Transport Police (BTP), Metropolitan Police, and Surrey Police were already there targeting drugs, weapons, and robbery. When they stopped him, he became hostile and tried to flee. The officers quickly tackled him. During the scuffle, Simpson-O’Conner dropped a ball of Class A drugs. Two mobile phones were also seized from him.
Crack Cocaine, Heroin and More Phones Found at His Homes
Police arrested Simpson-O’Conner on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. While searching a property linked to him, they discovered a tenancy agreement for a second address. A search of that second home uncovered nearly 15 grams of crack cocaine, over 12 grams of heroin hidden in a shoe, weighing scales, a lock knife, plus five more mobile phones—one even advertising drugs.
Jailed for Five Years and Eight Months
Simpson-O’Conner refused to say a word during interviews but was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison on December 23 after admitting to dealing Class A drugs.
“Simpson-O’Conner tried to frustrate us at each step, first by attempting to escape, answering no comment in interview, and distancing himself from his actual address,” said Sergeant Julian Mason from BTP’s County Lines Taskforce. “However, officers worked tenaciously with partners, including the CPS, leading to his significant sentence.”
“The supply of Class A drugs is tightly linked to violence and misery in communities, including exploitation of vulnerable people. I hope his time behind bars gives him a chance to reflect on his actions.”
“I also want to commend the exceptional work of officers, staff, and partner agencies involved.”
