TREVOR SPICER FROM PLYMOUTH AND TORPOINT CAUGHT IN SEX OFFENDER SCANDAL
In a disturbing series of events that have shocked the communities of Plymouth and Torpoint, Trevor Spicer, a 47-year-old man with a troubling history, has once again found himself at the center of a serious criminal investigation involving online predatory behavior.Spicer, a father of three, was previously convicted in November 2010 for attempting to groom a 13-year-old girl over the internet.
During that case, he was sentenced to 16 months in prison after it was revealed that he had engaged in sexual conversations with a police officer posing as a minor on a chat website.
The court heard how Spicer had agreed to meet the supposed girl at Plymouth’s Brentonside Bus Station, where he was arrested by police.
Evidence showed he had purchased condoms beforehand, indicating his clear intent to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
Following his arrest, Spicer was handed a ten-year Sexual Offences Prevention Order and was required to register as a sex offender for ten years.
Fast forward to recent events, Spicer’s troubling pattern of behavior persisted.
In April 2017, he was caught using online chatrooms to exchange inappropriate and sick messages, breaching a court-imposed Sexual Offences Prevention Order.
This order was put in place after his previous conviction to monitor and restrict his access to the internet and contact with minors.
Despite these restrictions, Spicer engaged in chatroom activity on 27 separate occasions during March and April of the previous year.
His actions came to light when he was found guilty of accessing chatrooms in breach of the order.
The court was informed that Spicer had continued to pursue his interest in young children, choosing to do so through online platforms rather than seeking help from police or probation services.
Judge Paul Darlow, presiding over the case, expressed his disappointment, stating, “You chose to continue your interest in young children with those with similar interests rather than accessing the help you knew was available to you from police and probation officers.” Spicer, who resides on Molesworth Road, pleaded guilty to the charges of accessing chatrooms in March and April of the previous year.
His legal history and ongoing behavior led Judge Darlow to impose a 16-month prison sentence, which was suspended for two years.
Additionally, Spicer was ordered to undergo 15 days of intensive supervision with probation officers to address his offending behavior.
Furthermore, the court issued a new seven-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order aimed at controlling and monitoring Spicer’s internet activity and contact with minors.
This comprehensive measure underscores the seriousness of his offenses and the ongoing risk he poses to the community of Plymouth and Torpoint.
The case highlights the importance of vigilant law enforcement and judicial oversight in protecting vulnerable children from online predators like Trevor Spicer.
