MAN JAILED FOR STALKING AFTER SENDING VICTIM HUNDREDS OF MESSAGES
A resident of Stoke-on-Trent has received a prison sentence after engaging in a pattern of stalking and harassment against an individual.
Over a span of six weeks from January to March 2022, he sent the victim hundreds of messages and emails.
Jason Withers, aged 33 and living on Finstock Avenue in Blurton, pleaded guilty to charges of stalking that caused severe hurt and anxiety, as well as breaching a non-molestation order issued between 16 and 21 February 2022.
On Thursday, 12 May, he was sentenced to 27 months in incarceration at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
Court proceedings revealed that Withers emailed the victim more than 200 times on 1st February, 2022.
After being served a non-molestation order on 16 February, he sent another 142 messages within a few hours.
Additionally, he made threats to steal the victim’s vehicle and made attempts to access their bank account, further complicating the case.
PC Mark Aldridge, the officer in the case, said: “Withers was relentless in his harassment of the victim who understandably was frightened for their life.
“The psychological impact of Withers’ actions on the victim is immeasurable.
“I’m glad he has been jailed for his prolific offending and hope the victim is able to move on and attempt to rebuild their life.”
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d anxiety, as well as breaching a non-molestation order issued between 16 and 21 February 2022. On Thursday, 12 May, he was sentenced to 27 months in incarceration at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Court proceedings revealed that Withers em...
Court order
Jason Withers, aged 33 and living on Finstock Avenue in Blurton, pleaded guilty to charges of stalking that caused severe hurt and anxiety, as well as breaching a non-molestation order issued between 16 and 21 February 2022
Court order
After being served a non-molestation order on 16 February, he sent another 142 messages within a few hours
Prison sentence
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PC Mark Aldridge, the officer in the case, said: "Withers was relentless in his harassment of the victim who understandably was frightened for their life. "The psychological impact of Withers' actions on the victim is immeasurable. "I'm glad he has been jailed for his prolific offending and hope the victim is able to move on and attempt to rebuild their life."
