JON GRIME FROM SOUTH SHORE BREAKS SEX OFFENDERS ORDER IN SHOCKING INCIDENT

In a disturbing incident that has raised serious concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of existing legal restrictions, Jon Grime, a convicted sex offender from South Shore, was found to have violated a court-imposed Sex Offenders Prevention Order (SOPO).

According to court records and reports, Grime, aged 56 and residing on Saville Road in South Shore, engaged in a physical play-fight with two young children. During this interaction, the children responded by hitting him with plastic bottles. Unbeknownst to the children’s mother, Grime had a criminal history involving the sexual abuse of a minor, specifically two offences of raping a 14-year-old girl.

The incident came to light when authorities revealed that Grime had breached the conditions of his SOPO, which was put in place to prevent him from having contact with children unless certain strict conditions were met. Grime pleaded guilty to the breach and was subsequently bailed to allow for pre-sentence reports to be prepared.

Prosecutor Pam Smith outlined the background of Grime’s criminal record, stating that he was placed on the Sex Offenders Register in 1998 for life following his conviction for the two offences involving the 14-year-old girl. In 2008, the court further imposed an indefinite SOPO, which explicitly prohibits him from having contact with children unless the child's parent is aware of his conviction and social services have given approval.

During the hearing, Alan Godwin, representing Grime, emphasized that his client had been a resident at the flats for nine years and that the grandchildren of the residents were never left alone with him. Despite these assurances, the breach of the order has sparked widespread concern among community members and authorities alike, highlighting the ongoing challenges in monitoring and enforcing restrictions on convicted sex offenders.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the breach, and further legal proceedings are expected. The case underscores the importance of vigilance and strict adherence to legal orders designed to protect vulnerable populations from known offenders.