FROME MAN JORGE WINES CAUGHT WITH THOUSANDS OF CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN SHOCKING CASE

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Frome, Jorge Wines, a 22-year-old resident of Westfield Road, has been linked to the possession and viewing of an extensive collection of indecent images of children. The case, which has garnered significant attention, reveals a troubling pattern of behavior that spanned over four years, during which Wines downloaded and viewed thousands of such illicit images from the internet.

According to court records and police reports, Wines confessed to investigators that he had been engaging in this disturbing activity from 2012 until 2016. His admission came after he took the unusual step of turning himself in, overwhelmed by feelings of shame and guilt over his actions. The police found two devices— a tower computer and an Acer laptop— during their investigation, which contained the illicit material.

Wines had previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the possession of indecent images. Specifically, he admitted to creating and possessing 28 still images and nine movies of children classified as Category A, the most serious level of such material, with the offenses occurring between February 24, 2012, and August 1, 2016, in Frome. In addition, he acknowledged two similar offenses involving 25 images in Category B and a staggering 2,933 images along with one movie in Category C.

During the court proceedings at Taunton Crown Court, prosecutor Emma Martin highlighted Wines' distress over his addiction, emphasizing that his remorse was genuine. She pointed out that his actions had caused significant concern, not only for the victims depicted in the images but also for the wider community.

Judge David Ticehurst addressed Wines directly, commenting on the broader implications of such behavior. He stated, “If more people who are addicted to this perverted behaviour handed themselves in at the first opportunity, society would be a much better place.”

As part of his sentencing, Wines received a nine-month prison sentence, which was suspended for two years. The judge also ordered him to participate in a 42-day treatment program and complete 30 days of rehabilitation activities. Furthermore, Wines was placed under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years and will be registered as a sex offender for five years. These measures aim to monitor and prevent any future offending behavior, reflecting the seriousness with which the court views such crimes.

Earlier in November 2017, Wines had appeared before Somerset Magistrates at Yeovil, where he admitted to the same offenses. His case was subsequently transferred to Taunton Crown Court for sentencing, following a psychiatric report that was deemed necessary to understand his mental state and potential risk factors. The court scheduled his sentencing hearing for December 1, and until then, his unconditional bail was extended, allowing him to remain free pending the final judgment.

This case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and judicial authorities in tackling the proliferation of child exploitation images online. It also serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need for continued efforts to combat such heinous crimes, which have profound and lasting impacts on victims and society as a whole.