The violent murders of nine people in Lincolnshire remain unsolved – with the oldest incident dating back to 1979.

Historically, in terms of the number of homicide cases in the county, the force says it is rare for a murder to remain unsolved, however, despite multiple arrests, the nine cryptic deaths linger in officers’ files.

According to information received through a Freedom of Information Request by The Lincolnite, the following notorious murder cases have not been closed:

Gordon Snowden, 60 – Died from head injuries

At around 2am on April 17 1979, Gordon, who was a petrol pump attendant at Sutton Bridge Motors, was found with serious head injuries at the filling station.

The cash till had been stolen and Gordon died later in hospital.

Lincolnshire Police say it is not possible to establish the number of suspects arrested, as this investigation exists only in paper format and has been archived. Research into this case would take “an inordinate amount of time”.

The force could confirm that nobody was charged or prosecuted in relation to the case.

Diane Clark, 51 – Arson attack

Diane Clarke was found dead in her home on Trinity Street, Gainsborough on May 16, 1994.

Here body was discovered after her home was subject to burglary and arson. Three suspects were arrested in connection to the case, however no one was charged with her murder.

Sharon Harper, 21 – Strangled to death

Some time between July 1 and 3 1994, 21-year-old Sharon Harper was strangled to death in Grantham.

Her body was found on waste ground off Earlsfield Lane. Some five suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, however no charges were made.

Julie Pacey, 38 – Strangled to death

Julie was found dead at her home address off Longcliffe Road in Grantham on September 28, 1994.

The 38-year-old had also died as a result of strangulation. One suspect was arrested, however they were not charged with her murder.

Kathleen Doris Hempsall, 40 – Died after stabbing

On October 11 1994, Kathleen Doris Hempsall was found dead at her home on Longdales Road in Lincoln after being stabbed.

Three suspects were arrested. Of those, two (Perry Raymond Calvert, 18 years of age and Alan Mark Boulter, 19 years of age) were charged with murder and one (Darren Ellis, 15 years of age) was charged with aiding and abetting the burglary.

Of the two charged with murder however, one (Boulter) was convicted but had his conviction quashed on appeal. The other (Calvert) was acquitted. The suspect charged with aiding and abetting the burglary pleaded guilty.

Mark Anthony Corley, 22 – Shot in the head

March Anthony Corley, who lived in Grantham, where he was last seen, is thought to have died between July 8 and December 2000.

His “skeletal remains” were found in an undisclosed, isolated location in County Durham and his cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head.

Some 11 suspects were arrested in connection with the case. Five (Gary Michael Wayne Self, 34 , Danny Stuart Frederick Gray, 20, Robert Rae Sutherland, 35, John Smith, 26, and John Trevor Toseland, 58) were charged with murder or conspiracy to murder.

The case was then stopped by the trial judge as a result of “irregularities in certain aspects of the evidence”. It has since gone cold.

Ian Michael Dowling, 39 – Shot in his home

Ian Michael Dowling was found dead in his home on Sidney Street in Grantham on March 15 2001, after he was shot.

Three suspects (Edward Grant, 38, Ram Labhaya Chand, 36, and Lublara Singh Sond, 29) were arrested and charged with murder. One suspect (Grant) was convicted but had his conviction quashed on appeal, the other two suspects were later acquitted.

Alan Wood, 50 – Stabbed in his home

Alan Wood was brutally bound, tortured and mutilated at his home in the hamlet of Lound, near Bourne in 2009.

He is thought to have died between October 21 and 24 as a result of stab wounds.

His bank cards were stolen and used in Bourne and nearby Stamford over the days that followed and the criminal or criminals walked away with just a couple of hundred pounds.

Despite four suspects being arrested in connection with the case, no one was charged.

In March 2012, Lincolnshire Police launched the UK’s first standalone website, dedicated to solving the case.

The site, which can still be viewed online, asked for information relating to the case to be handed in – also offering a £50,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

Vasilijs Ransevs, 33 – Died after physical assault

On June 16 2013, Vasilijs Ransoms from Latvia died in his home on Portland Street as a result of physical assault.

In July 2013, six people were arrested and bailed in connection of his murder. They were released without charge in August as Lincolnshire Police had insufficient evidence to prove the suspects caused the head injuries that killed him.

They were five men aged 19, 20, 22, 29 and 31-years-old respectively, and a 17-year-old woman.

At the time of the arrests, DCI Helen Evans, Senior Investigating Officer in the enquiry, said: “The investigation into the death of Vasilijs Ransevs has been lengthy and complex.

“After being given advice from the CPS it has been decided that there is insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of proving that any of the suspects were directly involved in causing the injuries to the deceased, which led to his death.”

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: “Since the formation of East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Regional Review Unit in September 2010 procedures are in place to review all of our unsolved cases. Four of our cases have been reviewed. It is our intention to review them all in due course.

“Regarding the case of Vasilijs Ransevs – six people were arrested, one was interviewed under caution. CPS advised in August 2014 that there was insufficient evidence to progress the case. The inquest proceedings are scheduled to take place on June 2 2015.”

Lincolnshire Police have launched a county-wide investigation after Lincoln’s original copy of the Magna Carta, one of only four surviving 1215 documents, was stolen overnight from its vault.

Thieves forced entry to the new subterranean vault at Lincoln Castle, which is due to reopen today after £22 million of redevelopment works.

Investigating officers say members of staff arrived at around 5.45am to prepare for the opening but noticed that the door to the vault had been forced open.

On inspection, they found that the priceless Magna Carta, which has been displayed at the castle since 1993, was missing.

This year marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta and the city had arranged a number of events to celebrate the milestone.

Lincolnshire County Council say the celebrations are under review until the document is recovered.

The castle will remain open to visitors but the area around the vault has been cordoned off as Lincolnshire Police conduct their investigations.

Police quickly arrived at the scene but have so far found no clues as to who the culprits could be.

Chief Inspector Neil Hardwick said: “This type of crime is unheard of in Lincolnshire and for it to happen before the grand reopening of the iconic Lincoln Castle is unfortunate to say the least.

“We would ask locals to be vigilant, especially at car boot sales in the surrounding areas, as the criminals may not be aware of the true value of what they have stolen.

“There is also a danger that this type of rare historical artefact could be flogged on eBay or other online sites, which we are now permanently monitoring.”

Lincolnshire County Councillor for Heritage Preservation, Neil Magnus, was in charge of the three-year project. He said: “We are working closely with Lincolnshire Police and detective investigators to trace the people behind this heinous act.

“We have been waiting with anticipation for Lincoln Castle to be reopened, and for the day to be ruined by callous thieves is heartbreaking, especially after all of the effort so many people have put in to make the project a success.”

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for anyone with any information, or who might have seen suspicious activity in the Bailgate area in the early hours of April 1, 2015 to contact the force on the 121 non-emergency number, quoting incident number 104 of 01/04/2015.

Lincoln’s historic decision to become the first UK city to ban people from taking legal highs in public has come into force, with at least four people already having the substances confiscated by the police.

The decision, reached by city councillors at a meeting on February 24, prohibits the use of legal highs in the city centre.

Anyone who breaches the new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) will be committing a criminal offence and could receive a Fixed Penalty Notice or a fine in court.

Police and council enforcement officers have been given powers under the amended order to take legal highs off public consumers and issue fines.

Decisions on whether to fine those found with legal highs on the day the ban came into force (April 1) will be made by the city council, who will also offer the individuals substance abuse treatment.

Lincoln Centre Police Inspector Pat Coates said: “Our policing operation today on the first day of the ban has taken legal highs off at least four individuals in the city centre, which shows that the ban is already working and is enforceable. It has also taken alcohol off a number of people in the area which is another significant cause of anti-social behaviour.

“What we’ve seen is that individuals who have taken legal highs have caused a lot of on-street issues, with cases of aggressive anti-social behaviour and swearing.

“A lot of vulnerable people, such as the homeless, have suffered from the effects of legal highs and part of our strategy is to safeguard them and get them specialist treatment.

“The ban also focuses on taking action against those who sell legal highs, which we have done. Today I made sure that no-one on the site of Head Candy was still selling legal highs and over recent months we have seen both this shop and Marley’s close down.

“The move is part of a wider strategy to combat the problem of legal highs, which we are addressing by educating young people about their effects – just because they are “legal” does not mean that they are not a danger to people’s lives.”

The ban states: “Persons within this area will not ingest, inhale, inject, smoke or otherwise use intoxicating substances.”

Around 60 signs have been put up around the city, informing people of the details of the Public Protection Order.

Intoxicating substances is given the following definition (which includes alcohol): “Substances with the capacity to stimulate or depress the central nervous system.”

Since the ban was agreed, both of Lincoln’s shops selling legal highs have closed down. Head Candy, the last to close, shut its doors to customers in early March after being served with a community protection notice by police and city council enforcement officers.

The ban has also generated national interest, with policing expert Brendan O’Brien arguing that the ban is “impossible to enforce.”

Lincolnshire Police have launched an appeal in order to trace a person who has been reportedly asking for help using toilet facilities in Lincoln and the surrounding areas.

Officers say that they received four reports of a man or woman asking for assistance in Lincoln, Stickney, Saxilby and Gainsborough between late July last year and January this year.

The individual in a car had stopped members of the public and asked if there were toilet facilities nearby, and if the person they had stopped could assist them with urinating.

Reports indicate a wheelchair may have been in the back of the vehicle and that the individual in question may have mobility issues.

The appeal was launched by police, who say the person may need help or support from relevant agencies.

They say they have been unable to ascertain a clear description of the person or vehicle involved.

Anyone that has been approached by a person with a similar request should contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 111 of April 1, 2015.

The Status bar on Silver Street in Lincoln will be forced to reduce its opening hours and modify the way it operates after crimes linked to the venue sparked a review of its licence.

Police identified serious concerns over reported crimes and incidents surrounding the bar, which were undermining the licensing objectives for the prevention of crime and disorder.

As previously reported, since the venue relaunched in September 2014 police said they saw a rise of more than 300% in the number of incidents reported to them up until the end of the year.

Police added that the venue changed hands six times between April 2014 and January 2015, and cited poor management, overcrowding and concerns with door supervision.

Despite initial intervention from local police officers and the Police Licensing Department, which involved advice, education and negotiation, the concerns remained; the decision was then taken to seek the review.

A three-day licensing hearing was conducted at Lincoln City Council following an application from Lincolnshire Police, promoting public safety.

The council’s Licensing Committee heard evidence from both the police and the premises operator on Monday, March 23.

The committee decided to modify the operating conditions on the licence, including door supervision, and reduce the operating times for licensable activities at the venue to 3am (from 4am).

This measures become effective pending any appeal from the operator to the Magistrates Court.

Sergeant Kimble Enderby from Lincolnshire Police Licensing Department said: “Whilst I am disappointed that it was necessary to seek a review, I am pleased that the committee have diligently considered the evidence from all the parties at the hearing and found that action was required in this case.

“It is the duty and responsibility of all operators of licensed premises to promote the licensing objectives and Lincolnshire Police are determined to ensure that this is the case.

“Our policy is to intervene at the earliest opportunity to try to remedy the concerns with the co-operation of the operator without the need for more formal action.

“People should be able to enjoy the city night time economy in a safe environment without fear of witnessing or being subject to incidents of crime or disorder.”

Police Inspector Pat Coates added: “As the Inspector responsible for managing the centre of Lincoln I want to promote a safe, well managed and vibrant night time economy.

“Whilst it is disappointing we had to raise our concerns about crime and disorder and public safety in a review hearing we are pleased that the licensing committee listened to our concerns and have put measures in place that will promote the licensing objectives.”

Two off duty police officers are being commended for their quick actions after they helped to save a man who was choking in a Lincoln pub.

Malcolm Stepherson,72, began to choke and fell to the floor during a meal at the Nosey Parker pub on Tritton Road on Wednesday, March 25. Luckily, he was in the company of student officer PC Dan Thomas and regular officer PC Dan Brant.

PC Thomas was at the bar ordering food for his family at around 7.30pm when he noticed a group of people surrounding a man who was lying on the floor.

PC Thomas, who started his career with Lincolnshire Police as a Special at the end of 2013 and began his training to become a Regular in January this year, said: “I didn’t actually know the other Dan was in the same pub at the time and I think he’d carried out the Heimlich Manoeuvre just before I got there.

“I assessed the man on the floor, as we’re trained to do, and he was showing agonal breathing, meaning his body was opening his mouth trying to breathe but unsuccessfully. It can happen just before a person goes into full cardiac arrest. He was a blue-grey colour and in a really bad way.

“I dropped down next to him and started chest compressions and as I did a piece of food flew out of his mouth. He came round almost instantly and was talking straight away. It was really quite amazing.”

PC Thomas sat with the man and his wife before paramedics arrived.

He added: “It’s just good luck we were there. My training in CPR wasn’t that long ago but it’s one of those things that once you’ve learned it it never leaves you. I’m just so pleased we could help and this turned out to be a happy ending.”

Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls announced that a Labour government would scrap the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner on a visit to Lincoln engineering firm Bifrangi.

The Shadow Chancellor was given a tour of the manufacturing company which has invested £50m in the local economy, and employs around 100 members of staff.

Balls, who replaced Alan Johnson as Shadow Chancellor in January 2011, revealed that the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner would be removed under a Labour government.

He also spoke in depth about Labour’s plans for business, their economic credentials and the budget cuts it would make in the next Parliament.

He said: “We’ll scrap elections for the Police and Crime Commissioners because they’re costing millions of pounds and they’re not doing the job.

“That’ll stop us losing more police next year, and then we’ve got further plans to get police forces to work together to make savings which can continue to safeguard frontline policing.

“It matters for young and old people to feel safe in the streets and we can’t go back to the days of police numbers we saw 20, 30 and 40 years ago.

“We can find ways of making efficiency savings in policing without needing to lose neighbourhood police officers that the Tories have done.”

The Shadow Chancellor was joined on the tour by Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Lincoln, Lucy Rigby, as they spoke to employees and apprentices at the firm.

She added: “One of the things that we’ve been talking about a lot in Lincoln has been our police force. The first duty of any government is to keep the population safe.

“The Chief Constable Neil Rhodes has made it very clear that the policing changes the Conservatives want to make in the next Parliament simply won’t wash – the police just can’t afford to make those cuts without getting rid of a huge number of frontline officers.

“Labour’s plan is to make savings in the police budget by scrapping things like the hugely expensive and wasteful Police and Crime Commissioner role. If you put that money into frontline policing, you don’t have to cut the number of police officers.”

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick was unavailable for comment when contacted by The Lincolnite.

A 32-year-old local man has been taken to hospital after a hit and run incident off Lincoln High Street.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after man was hit by a car outside the Golden Cross pub on Queen Street at around 1.40am on Friday, April 3 – where an altercation had just taken place.

The vehicle involved is thought to be a black Vauxhall Astra three door hatchback, new shape.

Officers say the vehicle possibly carried out several hand-break turns on High Street, Lincoln, outside the Golden Cross before speeding away north on the High Street.

The vehicle may have damage to the front and rear of the car due to striking the man, and also reversing into a metal gate.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to his injuries. The seriousness of the injuries are not yet known.

Police are trying to trace the vehicle and driver involved and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or with information they think could be relevant to the enquiry, to call 101 quoting incident 19 of April 3.

Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to talk to concerning a robbery in Minster Yard, Lincoln, on March 20.

As previously reported, a 67-year-old Newark man was taken to hospital after he was mugged outside Lincoln Cathedral.

The victim was on Minster Yard near to the arch facing the cathedral at around 4.50pm when a man approached him, pushing him to the ground and stealing his wallet.

It is believed the offender ran off down Steep Hill following the incident. The wallet was later recovered.

The victim was not seriously injured in the incident but was taken to Lincoln County Hospital for treatment.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured should contact Lincolnshire Police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 305 of March 20.

Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after offenders broke into a phone shop in Lincoln, making off with gaming and audio accessories.

At around 4.20am on April 3 at a Wragby Road shop, close to the Tesco supermarket, a side door was smashed before a number of items were stolen from display cabinets.

Police are asking for anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual or suspicious in the area at the time to come forward and assist with information.

People are being asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 67 of April 3. Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a bin fire in Lincoln, which is being treated as arson.

The fire on Bawtry Close in Birchwood was reported to Lincolnshire Police just after 11.10pm on April 2 by a member of the public.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the fire, which destroyed the bin, and it was extinguished.

Nobody was injured as a result of the incident.

Police believe that the bin was set on fire deliberately and officers are keen to hear from anyone who could assist with the investigation.

The incident follows a spate of fires in the Birchwood estate last year, including 10 car fires in the area.

Anyone with information should call Lincolnshire Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 474 of April 2.

Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police in Lincoln are appealing for anyone who recognises pictures on an iPod, which is suspected to have been stolen, to get in touch.

The blue iPod Nano 4^th Generation was recovered by officers as part of an investigation involving a person in Lincoln.

— Update at 7.15pm: The iPod has now been safely returned to its owners.

The photos are stored on the device, which has writing inscribed on the back that is partially scratched off; police say some words can be made out that read ‘Haz’ and ‘HSAMPSON’.

The iPod is called ‘Harriet’s iPod’. Officers have attempted to locate anyone with that name but have so far been unable to. It is possible the device was stolen but has not been reported to police.

Anyone who recognises the device is being asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on the non-emergency number 101 and ask for DC Adam Petty.

A man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car on Hykeham Road in Lincoln.

The man, who was on foot near to the junction with Baildon Crescent, was hit by a Skoda car at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 8.

The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries and police say initial indications are that he suffered cuts and bruises.

No one else was reported to have been injured in the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the collision should contact Lincolnshire Police on the non-emergency 101 number, quoting incident number 384 of April 8.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a number of van break-ins were reported in the Newark Road area of North Hykeham and Doddington Road in Lincoln overnight.

Officers have been made aware of five incidents, four within three miles of each other, between late hours on April 8 and the early hours of April 9.

At around 11.30pm on April 8, a van was broken into on Julius Way in North Hykeham. Officers say a red BMW was seen leaving the area around the time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should call 101, quoting incident number 471 of April 8.

Shortly after, at around 11.40pm, a van was broken into on Moore Lane. Two males, thought to be in their 20s, were seen leaving the area in a dark Astra-type hatchback in the direction of North Kesteven School on Newark Road. (incident 01 of April 9)

A third van was broken into some time during the night on Newark Road (incident number 59 of April 9).

Police then received a fourth report concerning a van which had been broke into overnight on Tiber Road in North Hykeham. (incident 47 of April 9)

A fifth van break in was reported from Doddington Road in Lincoln, whereby offenders smashed the locks of a Peugeot Partner van to gain entry and steal tools. (incident 57 of April 9)

A female cyclist has been seriously injured following a crash on the A57 this afternoon (April 9).

The incident, which occurred on Westmoor Lane, at Kettlethorpe was reported to police at 4.16pm.

It is understood that the cyclist’s injuries are serious but are not believed to be life threatening.

An air ambulance arrived at the scene and there are reports that the road has been blocked.

Anyone who saw the crash, or who has any information, is asked to call Lincs Police Collision Witness Hotline on 01522 558855.

Cyclist knocked off her bike on A57 near Dunham.. Road blocked so avoid where possible. @thelincolnite @LincsEcho

— Dr Rona Mackenzie (@DrRonaMackenzie) April 9, 2015

The cast of a Lincoln production of the stage musical Guys and Dolls have launched an appeal after thieves stole costumes from a cast member’s car boot, days before the first performance.

The Lincoln Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society are holding the production on Tuesday, April 14, with the show running until Saturday afternoon (April 18).

But the production has been thrown into chaos as a number of 1940s-styled vintage dresses were taken from Kelsey McBride’s car boot on Chapel Lane near Newport Arch.

Lincolnshire Police have said that they believe that the incident occurred at a time between 11pm on Saturday, April 11 and 8am the following morning.

Kelsey confirmed on Facebook that the dresses that were stolen were all of the ones she was due to wear for the production, plus ones for the juniors.

She added that some of the costumes had been found in a nearby alleyway, but the rest are missing.

Cast member Natalie Bogusz said: “We work so very had to be able to purchase these costumes and have enough funds to cover the expense of a show.

“We put so much time and effort in and some worthless individual thinks it’s ok to take that from us.”

A number of people have responded to a social media appeal by offering to donate their costumes to the production.

Anyone who thinks they may be able to help get 1940s-style costumes together for the group should contact LAODS via laodssec@gmail.com.

The production at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC) is due to start on April 14 at 7.30pm. Tickets start at £10.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 118 of April 12.

Police are investigating after a number of electrical items were stolen from a property on Walford Drive, Lincoln.

A black 42” plasma Technica flat screen TV, a PS3 games console and nine various PS3 games, and one grey laptop were taken in the burglary.

The incident was reported to Lincolnshire Police on Thursday April 9 and is thought to have happened sometime between around 5.30am and 4.45pm that day.

The offenders are believed to have gained entry by forcing a ground floor window at the house.

Anyone who might have information in relation to the incident, or who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area at the time, is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 301 of April 9.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are urging residents to be vigilant after a North Hykeham woman nearly became the victim of an organised bogus letter scam.

The resident contacted North Hykeham Police Station and said that she received a letter from the Postcode Lottery stating that she had won a large amount of money.

Police said that the letter was presented officially and requested that the recipient contact a telephone number to arrange for the money to be paid.

The woman rang the number supplied and said a male with a strong accent answered the phone, making her immediately suspicious.

She phoned the People’s Postcode Lottery, who were able to confirm that the letter was bogus and that they have been made aware of several similar letters.

This incident follows the recent revelation that Lincolnshire residents were tricked into handing over more than £90,000 to rogue traders in the last year alone.

Bogus scam letters should be reported to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a row over parking at Birchwood Shopping Centre reportedly led to an assault and racially offensive comments.

At around 2pm on Saturday, April 11, at the Shopping Centre off Birchwood Avenue, two men got into an argument about parking.

A 24-year-old man reported being assaulted by another man, who also made racially offensive comments towards him.

Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any information in relation to it.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident 171 of April 11, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Three men have been charged with drug offences in connection with the death of a University of Lincoln student last year.

As previously reported, Ashley Hughes, 19, from Gatley in Cheadle, was taken ill at his flat in Danesgate House in Lincoln in the early hours of December 17, 2014.

He was taken to Lincoln County Hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.

A subsequent post mortem into his death has found he died as a result of a drugs overdose.

Three men arrested in connection with the investigation into his death have now been charged with several counts of drug offences.

They are:

• Reis Bilal, 19, of Ruston Way in Lincoln – charged with supply of a controlled class A drug (MDMA) on December 16 2014; concerned in the supply of a controlled drugs of class A (MDMA) between October 28 2014 and December 17 2014; and concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B (cannabis) between October 28 2014 and December 17 2014.
• Luke Green, 19, of Grantham Street in Lincoln - charged with possession of a controlled drug of class A (MDMA) on December 16 2014; concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B (Cannabis) and a controlled drug of class A (MDMA), both between October 18 2014 and December 17 2014.
• Haydon Watson, 21, of High Street in Lincoln - charged with being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B (Cannabis) between December 10 2012 and December 17 2014; and being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class A (MDMA) between  December 10 2012 and December 17 2014.

All three men have been bailed to appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court on May 6 2015.