JACK HARRIS SHOCKING SEX OFFENDER FROM PLYMOUTH AND MORICE TOWN CAUGHT IN DRUG AND MOVE VIOLATION
In a case that has drawn significant attention in Plymouth, a convicted sex offender named Jack William Harris, aged 27, has narrowly avoided returning to prison after breaching the conditions of his release and moving to a new address without proper notification to authorities.Harris, who has a troubling criminal history, was previously convicted of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, a case that involved coercion and exploitation, as she was pressured into prostitution to settle her debts.
Despite being required to register his address under the Sex Offender Register nearly three years ago, Harris failed to comply with this obligation when he relocated to Kemyell Place in Morice Town in November.
His move was made without informing the police, which is a violation of the strict notification requirements imposed on sex offenders.
This oversight prompted police to initiate a search to locate him, revealing his failure to adhere to legal obligations.
During the court proceedings at Plymouth Crown Court, Harris also pleaded guilty to possessing 3.5 grams of cannabis, classified as a Class B drug.
The case highlighted his ongoing issues with compliance and attitude towards law enforcement.
Prosecutor Katie Churcher explained that Harris had inquired about moving from Exeter to Plymouth and was given permission, provided there were no children in the shared residence.
However, he did not provide his new address as required, leading to police tracking him down.
Harris’s conduct during police interviews was described as hostile; he reportedly called an officer “an idiot” and used offensive language, indicating a confrontational attitude.
His history of non-compliance and disrespect towards authority figures has been a recurring theme in his criminal record.
Harris’s criminal past includes a suspended five-month prison sentence handed down in March 2018 at Taunton Crown Court, where he admitted to engaging in sexual activity with a minor.
The court heard that the girl, aged 15, was coerced into prostitution to pay off her debts, and although she was reluctant, Harris indecently touched her.
His previous sentence was later activated, resulting in actual imprisonment.
In the latest hearing, Judge James Townsend expressed strong disapproval of Harris’s attitude, describing it as “obnoxious,” and criticized his pattern of blaming others rather than accepting responsibility.
The judge acknowledged Harris’s time spent in custody since his arrest on November 30, which he considered a form of punishment.
Despite this, he emphasized the importance of public health considerations amid the ongoing emergency and decided to give Harris a chance to avoid immediate incarceration.
Judge Townsend noted Harris’s “appalling record” of failing to comply with court orders and warned him about his attitude, stating, “Your problem is your obnoxious attitude towards other people, of blaming other people, when things are entirely your fault.” Ultimately, Harris was sentenced to a nine-month prison term, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work, reflecting a cautious approach by the court given his criminal history and recent violations.
