Reece Webb told Mandy Bond’s grieving family he was owed £80 for the drugs which killed her
20:40, 24 Apr 2026Updated 20:43, 24 Apr 2026
Reece Webb(Image: Devon & Cornwall Police)
A drug dealer who gave cocaine to a mother who died following an overdose told her family he “still needed to be paid” for the drugs.
Reece Webb, 27, sold cocaine to Mandy Bond, 41, who overdosed in September 2023.
Webb, of Drum Way, Heathfield, was jailed for two years and nine months at a sentencing hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Monday, April 20, having pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.
The court was told how Ms Bond was found deceased at her home in Exeter shortly before 8pm on Saturday, September 9, 2023, reports DevonLive.
A family member had tried to call Ms Bond’s phone, which was answered by Webb, who stated that she owed him £80.
A short time later, the family member received a call from a different number, also from Webb.
Webb informed them that Ms Bond owed him money for drugs and that he had taken her phone as payment. When he was informed Ms Bond had died, Webb replied: “I still need paying”.
Officers then traced Webb to his home. A search of the property located 26 watches believed to be from the proceeds of crime and multiple zip lock bags with residue of a white substance.
An examination of Webb’s phone showed messages consistent with him being involved in drug supply.
In the interview, Webb admitted being involved in supplying Class A drugs, saying he did so to fund his own cocaine habit.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: “This is a tragic case and another stark reminder of the dangers of illegal drugs.
“Mandy Bond was loved by all who knew her and were it not for the drugs supplied by Reece Webb, she may still be here today.
“We will continue to target those who profit from the sale of illegal substances in an effort to bring them to justice and keep our communities safe.”
If you have concerns around drug dealing in your community, use the online reporting tool on the Devon and Cornwall Police website, or call 101. If a crime is taking place, call 999.