DAVID VAN DER VLIES INVERNESS CRIME SCANDAL: CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND EXTREME MATERIALS SHOCK COMMUNITY
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Inverness Sexual Abuser
A man named David Van Der Vlies, who resides at 4 Castle Close in Invergordon, is scheduled to face sentencing at Inverness Sheriff Court next month following serious allegations related to child exploitation and extreme pornography. The case has garnered significant attention due to the disturbing nature of the materials involved and the details surrounding his arrest.
According to court records, Van Der Vlies, aged 28 at the time, pleaded guilty to possessing a total of 74 photographs and 45 videos that contained indecent images of children. These illicit materials were accessed at his residence on Mackintosh Road in Inverness, with the offenses occurring over a period from January 1 to May 15, 2015. The police investigation revealed that Van Der Vlies had been actively involved in viewing and storing such images during this timeframe.
Further disturbing details emerged when Van Der Vlies admitted to possessing extreme pornographic content involving women, girls, and animals, specifically dogs. These materials were accessed between March 9 and May 20, 2015. The police received a tip on March 20, 2015, indicating that his IP address was being used to access indecent images. This information prompted a search warrant at his Inverness residence, during which electronic devices were seized for examination.
Among the items recovered was a laptop computer, which was found to contain the offending images and videos. Throughout the investigation, Van Der Vlies cooperated fully with law enforcement officials. During questioning, he expressed that he believed the children depicted in the images were between 12 and 15 years old. He also disclosed that he was going through a difficult period in his life and felt a sense of shame about his actions.
As a result of his guilty plea, Van Der Vlies has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register. The court has deferred sentencing until April 4 to allow for the preparation of further reports. His solicitor indicated that Van Der Vlies would reserve his right to make a plea in mitigation at that time, suggesting that he intends to provide additional context or explanation before the court finalizes its decision.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement in Inverness and across Scotland to combat the distribution and possession of illegal and harmful materials, especially those involving minors. The community remains vigilant and concerned about the implications of such offenses, which continue to be a priority for authorities seeking justice and prevention.
According to court records, Van Der Vlies, aged 28 at the time, pleaded guilty to possessing a total of 74 photographs and 45 videos that contained indecent images of children. These illicit materials were accessed at his residence on Mackintosh Road in Inverness, with the offenses occurring over a period from January 1 to May 15, 2015. The police investigation revealed that Van Der Vlies had been actively involved in viewing and storing such images during this timeframe.
Further disturbing details emerged when Van Der Vlies admitted to possessing extreme pornographic content involving women, girls, and animals, specifically dogs. These materials were accessed between March 9 and May 20, 2015. The police received a tip on March 20, 2015, indicating that his IP address was being used to access indecent images. This information prompted a search warrant at his Inverness residence, during which electronic devices were seized for examination.
Among the items recovered was a laptop computer, which was found to contain the offending images and videos. Throughout the investigation, Van Der Vlies cooperated fully with law enforcement officials. During questioning, he expressed that he believed the children depicted in the images were between 12 and 15 years old. He also disclosed that he was going through a difficult period in his life and felt a sense of shame about his actions.
As a result of his guilty plea, Van Der Vlies has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register. The court has deferred sentencing until April 4 to allow for the preparation of further reports. His solicitor indicated that Van Der Vlies would reserve his right to make a plea in mitigation at that time, suggesting that he intends to provide additional context or explanation before the court finalizes its decision.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement in Inverness and across Scotland to combat the distribution and possession of illegal and harmful materials, especially those involving minors. The community remains vigilant and concerned about the implications of such offenses, which continue to be a priority for authorities seeking justice and prevention.