JORDAN WILLIAMSON FROM DAVENHAM SENTENCED AFTER RE-OFFENDING WITH SECRET MESSAGING APP

In a case that highlights ongoing concerns about the monitoring and rehabilitation of sex offenders, Jordan Williamson, a resident of Mount Pleasant Road in Davenham, has been sentenced to prison after breaching a court-imposed order designed to prevent further offenses.

Williamson, aged 30, was previously found to possess a staggering total of 718 indecent images of children, a discovery that led to significant legal action against him. In addition to these images, authorities uncovered 457 extreme pornographic pictures depicting various sexual acts involving animals, further underscoring the severity of his offenses.

Following his initial conviction, Williamson was subjected to a sexual harm prevention order in June of the previous year. This order was intended to restrict his access to certain online platforms and prevent him from reoffending. However, despite these restrictions, Williamson was found to have violated the terms of the order by subscribing to Wickr Me, an instant messaging application known for its privacy features, including automatic deletion of chat histories after six hours.

Williamson appeared before Chester Magistrates’ Court on December 1, where he pleaded guilty to the charge of subscribing to Wickr Me. His actions were in direct violation of the court order, which explicitly required him to notify police before engaging with any messaging services. Under the username ‘chavlad,’ Williamson created an account on Wickr, effectively circumventing the restrictions placed upon him and failing to comply with the conditions of his sex offender register obligations.

Subsequently, on January 5, 2023, Williamson faced sentencing at Chester Crown Court. Judge Simon Berkson handed down a sentence of 21 months in prison, emphasizing the seriousness of his breach and the potential risk posed by his actions. Additionally, the judge ordered that Williamson’s mobile phone be confiscated, aiming to prevent further online misconduct and to limit his access to digital communication tools.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by authorities in monitoring sex offenders and the importance of strict compliance with court orders designed to protect the public, especially vulnerable children. The legal proceedings against Williamson underscore the ongoing efforts to hold offenders accountable and prevent future crimes.