ALEXANDER KORBEY BUSTED IN SALISBURY FOR BREACHING SEX OFFENDER ORDER

In a serious development in Salisbury, Alexander Korbey, a convicted sex offender, found himself back in court after authorities uncovered him possessing two computers that he was explicitly prohibited from owning under the terms of his sexual offences prevention order.

The incident took place in Salisbury, where Korbey, residing at The Greencroft, appeared before Salisbury Magistrates Court on a Friday to face charges related to his failure to comply with the restrictions imposed on him. The order, issued in March 2013, was a direct consequence of his prior conviction at the age of 31 for downloading and possessing indecent images of children. This legal measure was designed to prevent him from accessing or owning any devices capable of internet connectivity without prior police approval.

Despite these restrictions, police officers seized two Raspberry Pi computers earlier this year from Korbey’s residence. The Raspberry Pi is a compact, credit card-sized computer that can be connected to a television and keyboard, enabling a wide range of functionalities including internet browsing and high-definition video playback. These devices are often used for educational purposes or hobbyist projects, but in this context, their possession by Korbey was a clear violation of his court order.

Prosecutor Keith Ballinger highlighted that Korbey had been subject to regular police visits, during which the details of his sexual offences prevention order were discussed. However, he failed to disclose the existence of the two Raspberry Pi computers during these interactions. The police, upon discovering the devices, arrested Korbey for breaching his court order. On June 17, he pleaded guilty to owning both computers, which he had previously failed to declare.

This was not Korbey’s first breach of the order. In 2015, he was convicted of downloading software onto a tablet that was designed to prevent anyone, including law enforcement officers, from viewing his browsing history. Such breaches underscore ongoing concerns about his compliance with legal restrictions.

During the sentencing hearing, bench chairman Robert Oglesby sentenced Korbey to four weeks in prison, though this sentence was suspended for one year. Additionally, Korbey was ordered to undertake ten days of rehabilitation, scheduled at a rate of one day per month. This decision was made despite a probation officer’s recommendation that Korbey had already completed the Sex Offenders’ Treatment Programme and was unlikely to benefit further from additional sessions.

Mr. Oglesby emphasized the importance of the sentence as a reminder of the gravity of Korbey’s violations, stating, “This is to keep tabs on you and remind you how serious the offence was.” The case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in monitoring and enforcing restrictions on convicted sex offenders, especially when they attempt to circumvent legal boundaries in Salisbury.