REGINALD KERSEY'S SHOCKING CRIMES IN ANGLESEY AND WREXHAM: SEX OFFENDER JAILED FOR INTERNET SURFING AND CHILD ABUSE

In November 2012, a disturbing case unfolded involving Reginald Kersey, a man with a dark history of sexual offenses, who was ultimately sentenced to prison for breaching court orders and possessing prohibited devices. The incident took place in Wrexham, where Kersey resided at the Sunset Guest House in Penybryn, and also involved investigations linked to Anglesey, highlighting the widespread concern over his criminal activities.

Authorities initiated an inquiry after discovering a Facebook account created under another individual's name but featuring Kersey’s photograph. This suspicious activity prompted further investigation into his online presence and device usage. During a search of Kersey’s flat, police found two mobile phones that did not have internet access, which initially seemed to be harmless. However, the officers also uncovered a phone charger that did not belong to either of the phones, raising suspicions about its origin and purpose.

The hidden phone was eventually located concealed within a first aid box in the boot of Kersey’s vehicle. When questioned, Kersey admitted to possessing the device but claimed that his intent was to use it for online dating purposes, seeking a partner through an internet-based dating agency. Despite his explanation, the possession of the device was a breach of his existing court orders.

At Mold Crown Court, Kersey faced charges for violating his Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO). He pleaded guilty to the breach and was sentenced to 12 months in prison. Kersey’s criminal record is extensive; in 2007, he was convicted at Chester Crown Court of serious offenses including the rape of a child, sexual assault on a child, and possession of indecent images of children. He was sentenced to nine years in prison for those crimes. Following his conviction, Kersey was registered as a sex offender for life, with strict conditions that prohibited him from possessing any device capable of internet access.

Further details of his past crimes reveal a pattern of heinous abuse. In February 2007, Kersey was convicted of repeatedly abusing and raping a young girl over several years. The victim, a schoolgirl, was subjected to multiple assaults, including two rapes, when she was just 10, 11, and 12 years old. Evidence presented at trial included indecent photographs of the girl found on a laptop seized from a signal box along the North Wales coast rail line where Kersey was employed as a railway worker. The court heard that Kersey had taken photographs of the girl naked and downloaded them onto his computer, further demonstrating his depravity.

During the trial at Caernarfon Crown Court, Kersey pleaded guilty to four counts of taking indecent photographs of the girl, in addition to the charges of rape and indecent assault. The court was told that the girl’s father observed worrying changes in her behavior, including withdrawal from social activities, declining academic performance, and fears about Kersey’s potential release from custody. Judge Merfyn Hughes QC described the abuse as systematic and prolonged, emphasizing that Kersey’s acts culminated in two rapes when the girl was under 13. The judge condemned Kersey’s actions, noting the additional degradation caused by the photographs he took and stored.

Sentencing Kersey to a total of nine years, the judge underscored the severity of his crimes and the lasting impact on the victim. A sexual offenders’ prevention order was also imposed, explicitly forbidding Kersey from possessing or using any computer with internet access. The court made it clear that the girl’s lack of consent was unequivocal, and her suffering was compounded by Kersey’s deliberate collection and storage of explicit images.

In conclusion, the case of Reginald Kersey highlights the ongoing threat posed by individuals with a history of sexual offenses, especially those who continue to breach court orders and possess prohibited devices. His crimes, spanning from child abuse to illegal online activities, have left a lasting scar on his victims and serve as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilant law enforcement and strict legal measures to protect vulnerable individuals.