JACEK DEDRYNIEWICZ FROM CONNAH'S QUAY ESCAPES PRISON AFTER DOWNLOAD OF CHILD SEX ABUSE FILMS

In a case that has shocked the community of Connah's Quay, Jacek Dedryniewicz, aged 58, was found to have downloaded two highly disturbing Category A films involving child sexual abuse. The incident came to light after police executed a search warrant at his residence on Mold Road in April of the previous year. Dedryniewicz admitted to making these illegal movies between August 2012 and April 2014, a revelation that has raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of vulnerable children.

During the court proceedings held at Mold Crown Court, Dedryniewicz was present with the assistance of a Polish interpreter. The judge, Rhys Rowlands, emphasized the gravity of the case, stating that despite only two films being involved, the nature of the content was profoundly disturbing. Both films were classified as the most serious Category A, involving young victims aged 11 and 13, and depicted penetrative acts. These films had been downloaded just five days prior to the police raid, and authorities confirmed that they were still accessible on Dedryniewicz’s computer, having not been deleted. Although there was potential for these files to be shared via peer-to-peer networks, there was no evidence to suggest that they had been distributed to others.

Judge Rowlands acknowledged that while the content was heinous, the risk posed by Dedryniewicz could be effectively managed within the community. Prosecutor Frances Willmott detailed that police had found the films on a computer at Dedryniewicz’s home, which he shared with three adults and two children. Dedryniewicz, when questioned, expressed his disgust at the discovery, admitting he had viewed one of the films but had not taken steps to delete the files. He claimed he had not actively searched for the material; instead, it had been downloaded along with other films, and he was unaware that possessing such content was illegal.

Furthermore, the films, which lasted 12 and 23 minutes respectively, involved explicit acts between adults and underage girls. The court heard that Dedryniewicz had not shared these files, and there was no evidence of distribution. His defense lawyer, Damian Sabino, argued that Dedryniewicz did not seek out the films and was appalled by their content. He requested a suspended sentence, highlighting that Dedryniewicz was a working man of good character who had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. The lawyer warned that imprisonment would result in the loss of his employment and home.

In response, Judge Rhys Rowlands sentenced Dedryniewicz to six months in prison, suspended for two years, with conditions including one-to-one supervision for 18 months. Additionally, Dedryniewicz was issued a seven-year sexual harm prevention order and ordered to register as a sex offender for the same period. He was also required to pay costs amounting to £340. The ruling reflects the serious nature of the offense, balanced against considerations of community safety and the defendant’s circumstances.