Three Dunedin men — one a respected entertainment scene figure — have been jailed on drug and sex charges against a 15-year-old girl.

Michael David McLeod, 42, appeared in the Dunedin District Court yesterday, where his name suppression was lifted and he was sentenced to two years three months’ imprisonment.

McLeod made headlines eight years ago when he took over running legendary live-music venue the Captain Cook Hotel after a lengthy closure, later changing its name to Dive.

A musician in various bands, he was also previously operator of Chicks Hotel in Port Chalmers, playing a vital role in its rejuvenation for the local gig scene.

The details of McLeod’s crimes, as well as the identities of two other men involved in similar offending against the same girl, can now be revealed.

Joshua Thomas Smith, 34, was locked up for three years eight months in March and 34-year-old Zachary James David Ledgerwood got two years seven months when he was sentenced last year.

The court heard Smith began messaging the victim in March 2023 after using the website ‘‘SugarDaddyMeet’’.