LEWIS JEFFERS FROM RIPLEY INVADES SINFIN HOME AND THREATENS TO DROWN 10-MONTH-OLD GIRL
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Ripley Sexual Abuser
In a harrowing incident that unfolded in the early hours of August 6, 2017, a man identified as Lewis Jeffers from Ripley committed a terrifying act of child abduction within the quiet neighborhood of Sinfin, Derby. The incident began when Jeffers forcefully entered a residence through a window while the mother and her three young children were peacefully sleeping. The home, located in Sinfin, was suddenly disrupted by the intruder, who made his way upstairs and directly into the mother’s bedroom.
Once inside, Jeffers approached the sleeping 10-month-old girl’s cot and swiftly picked her up. The mother, awakened by the commotion, was confronted with a chilling threat. Jeffers looked her directly in the eyes and ominously declared that he would drown her daughter if she dared to call the police. His words sent shockwaves through the mother, who was already in a state of panic and distress. Jeffers then made a hurried exit from the home, clutching the infant in his arms.
Police officers responded swiftly to the scene after the mother managed to alert authorities. During the police pursuit, Jeffers was cornered in the Sinfin area. In a disturbing display of callousness, he dropped the baby onto the concrete floor before fleeing the scene. The police quickly located and apprehended Jeffers, who was found in the vicinity of his known address on Railway Terrace, Ripley. The young girl was shaken and cold when she was recovered by the officers, highlighting the severity of the incident and the potential danger she faced.
At Derby Crown Court, Judge Robert Egbuna sentenced Jeffers to four years in prison. In his remarks, the judge described the incident as a mother’s worst nightmare, emphasizing the terrifying nature of the intrusion and the threat to the child’s life. He condemned Jeffers for his chilling statement and the reckless manner in which he dropped the infant to the ground in an attempt to escape. The judge noted the mother’s account of her emotional turmoil during the ordeal, describing her as being in a state of hysterical panic, with her heart pounding from fear.
Prosecutor Amy Earnshaw detailed the events, stating that Jeffers, aged 24, broke into the Sinfin home by smashing a window. The mother was awakened by sounds of movement downstairs and promptly called the police. Jeffers then entered her bedroom and approached the cot, where he took her 10-month-old daughter. His threatening words to the mother included a warning not to call the police, coupled with a statement about drowning the child. The police arrived promptly, and after a brief area search, they located Jeffers. During his police interview, Jeffers refused to comment on the charges but later pleaded guilty to child abduction and harassment related to the mother’s distress.
This incident underscores the importance of swift police action and the dangers posed by individuals like Jeffers, whose actions could have resulted in a tragedy. The community of Sinfin and Ripley remain shaken by the event, which serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and violent behavior that can threaten the safety of even the most vulnerable members of society.
Once inside, Jeffers approached the sleeping 10-month-old girl’s cot and swiftly picked her up. The mother, awakened by the commotion, was confronted with a chilling threat. Jeffers looked her directly in the eyes and ominously declared that he would drown her daughter if she dared to call the police. His words sent shockwaves through the mother, who was already in a state of panic and distress. Jeffers then made a hurried exit from the home, clutching the infant in his arms.
Police officers responded swiftly to the scene after the mother managed to alert authorities. During the police pursuit, Jeffers was cornered in the Sinfin area. In a disturbing display of callousness, he dropped the baby onto the concrete floor before fleeing the scene. The police quickly located and apprehended Jeffers, who was found in the vicinity of his known address on Railway Terrace, Ripley. The young girl was shaken and cold when she was recovered by the officers, highlighting the severity of the incident and the potential danger she faced.
At Derby Crown Court, Judge Robert Egbuna sentenced Jeffers to four years in prison. In his remarks, the judge described the incident as a mother’s worst nightmare, emphasizing the terrifying nature of the intrusion and the threat to the child’s life. He condemned Jeffers for his chilling statement and the reckless manner in which he dropped the infant to the ground in an attempt to escape. The judge noted the mother’s account of her emotional turmoil during the ordeal, describing her as being in a state of hysterical panic, with her heart pounding from fear.
Prosecutor Amy Earnshaw detailed the events, stating that Jeffers, aged 24, broke into the Sinfin home by smashing a window. The mother was awakened by sounds of movement downstairs and promptly called the police. Jeffers then entered her bedroom and approached the cot, where he took her 10-month-old daughter. His threatening words to the mother included a warning not to call the police, coupled with a statement about drowning the child. The police arrived promptly, and after a brief area search, they located Jeffers. During his police interview, Jeffers refused to comment on the charges but later pleaded guilty to child abduction and harassment related to the mother’s distress.
This incident underscores the importance of swift police action and the dangers posed by individuals like Jeffers, whose actions could have resulted in a tragedy. The community of Sinfin and Ripley remain shaken by the event, which serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and violent behavior that can threaten the safety of even the most vulnerable members of society.