PERTH SEX OFFENDER MARTIN JONES/MILLER FREED ON BAIL DESPITE PAST CRIMES AND BREACHES
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Controversy erupted in Perth last night following the decision to grant bail to Martin Jones, also known as Miller, a convicted sex offender with a long history of disturbing behavior and serious concerns about public safety. Jones, who stands at an imposing 6 feet 4 inches tall, has been classified as a significant threat to women and children, with social workers and legal experts expressing alarm over his recent release despite multiple prior convictions and breaches of court orders.
Jones's criminal record is extensive and troubling. He has been convicted on several occasions for stalking and sexually motivated offenses, including targeting young girls. Last March, he received an 18-month prison sentence after stalking a 12-year-old girl in Perth, whom he pursued through the city, causing her to flee in terror. Sheriff William Gilchrist, presiding over that case, emphasized the sexual nature of Jones's actions and ordered him to be placed on the sex offenders' register for ten years. Additionally, Jones was subjected to a nine-month supervision order upon his release, which he is now accused of breaching.
His previous convictions include a 2006 conviction for child sex assault and an earlier indecent assault in 2002. In 2007, he was jailed for two years after stalking a 14-year-old girl, pinning her against a fence, and making disturbing comments about being a rapist. The court at that time recognized him as posing a 'very high risk of sexual reoffending.'
Despite these serious offenses, Jones was granted bail last week by Sheriff Robert McCreadie after denying allegations that he breached his supervision order by using pornography. The court was told that Jones had denied the breach during his appearance at Perth Sheriff Court, and Sheriff McCreadie decided to set a date for a proof and allowed him to remain free under standard bail conditions. This decision has sparked outrage among legal officials and social workers, who argue that his record clearly indicates he should have been kept in custody.
Bill Aitken, a Tory Justice spokesman, expressed his concern, stating, “I find it surprising bail was granted in this case. In light of his record, he has clearly presented a danger in the past — and I would have thought that until such time as it can be established whether or not he has breached the order, he should have been kept in custody. It will be unfortunate if during his liberation, something was to happen affecting an innocent member of the public.”
Jones's history of violent and predatory behavior is well-documented. Last year, social workers told the court that little more could be done to manage his dangerous tendencies, as he had already undergone nearly a decade of intensive supervision and therapy. Despite this, experts have concluded that he remains unsuitable for group therapy due to anger management issues, having already completed approximately 250 hours of one-to-one sessions.
His latest breach involved allegations that he used pornography, which led to his arrest. The court heard that Jones did not admit to the breach, and Sheriff McCreadie, after hearing the case, decided to grant him bail, citing the need for a further hearing. The decision has been met with widespread criticism, given Jones’s history of stalking and sexual offenses.
In the recent court proceedings, Jones was found guilty of breaching the peace by following a 12-year-old girl in Perth in October 2008. The girl, who was terrified, had to hide behind shelves in a shop to escape him. Her father described the lasting impact of the incident, saying, “My daughter wakes up at night and she sees his face and his bushy eyebrows. It has changed her behaviour. It is fortunate that she is quite street savvy. She bolted into Marks & Spencer because it was the first big shop she came to and she knew there would be a security guard. As he was chasing her she was sending me texts to say that she was being followed. She was terrified.”
Jones’s pattern of predatory behavior is further underscored by his past convictions. In 2002, he was convicted of indecent assault on a young girl but was not jailed; instead, he was placed on probation and ordered to attend a sex offenders’ rehabilitation program. The following year, he was jailed for two years after stalking a schoolgirl, forcibly pinning her against a fence and making disturbing comments about being a rapist. His actions have consistently demonstrated a pattern of sexual predation and violence, leading to multiple incarcerations and court orders designed to protect the public.
Legal experts and social workers continue to express concern over the decision to release Jones on bail, emphasizing that his history indicates a high risk of reoffending. The community remains wary, and many fear that his freedom could pose a danger to innocent individuals, especially children. The case highlights ongoing debates about the adequacy of supervision and the challenges faced in managing high-risk offenders within the criminal justice system.
Jones's criminal record is extensive and troubling. He has been convicted on several occasions for stalking and sexually motivated offenses, including targeting young girls. Last March, he received an 18-month prison sentence after stalking a 12-year-old girl in Perth, whom he pursued through the city, causing her to flee in terror. Sheriff William Gilchrist, presiding over that case, emphasized the sexual nature of Jones's actions and ordered him to be placed on the sex offenders' register for ten years. Additionally, Jones was subjected to a nine-month supervision order upon his release, which he is now accused of breaching.
His previous convictions include a 2006 conviction for child sex assault and an earlier indecent assault in 2002. In 2007, he was jailed for two years after stalking a 14-year-old girl, pinning her against a fence, and making disturbing comments about being a rapist. The court at that time recognized him as posing a 'very high risk of sexual reoffending.'
Despite these serious offenses, Jones was granted bail last week by Sheriff Robert McCreadie after denying allegations that he breached his supervision order by using pornography. The court was told that Jones had denied the breach during his appearance at Perth Sheriff Court, and Sheriff McCreadie decided to set a date for a proof and allowed him to remain free under standard bail conditions. This decision has sparked outrage among legal officials and social workers, who argue that his record clearly indicates he should have been kept in custody.
Bill Aitken, a Tory Justice spokesman, expressed his concern, stating, “I find it surprising bail was granted in this case. In light of his record, he has clearly presented a danger in the past — and I would have thought that until such time as it can be established whether or not he has breached the order, he should have been kept in custody. It will be unfortunate if during his liberation, something was to happen affecting an innocent member of the public.”
Jones's history of violent and predatory behavior is well-documented. Last year, social workers told the court that little more could be done to manage his dangerous tendencies, as he had already undergone nearly a decade of intensive supervision and therapy. Despite this, experts have concluded that he remains unsuitable for group therapy due to anger management issues, having already completed approximately 250 hours of one-to-one sessions.
His latest breach involved allegations that he used pornography, which led to his arrest. The court heard that Jones did not admit to the breach, and Sheriff McCreadie, after hearing the case, decided to grant him bail, citing the need for a further hearing. The decision has been met with widespread criticism, given Jones’s history of stalking and sexual offenses.
In the recent court proceedings, Jones was found guilty of breaching the peace by following a 12-year-old girl in Perth in October 2008. The girl, who was terrified, had to hide behind shelves in a shop to escape him. Her father described the lasting impact of the incident, saying, “My daughter wakes up at night and she sees his face and his bushy eyebrows. It has changed her behaviour. It is fortunate that she is quite street savvy. She bolted into Marks & Spencer because it was the first big shop she came to and she knew there would be a security guard. As he was chasing her she was sending me texts to say that she was being followed. She was terrified.”
Jones’s pattern of predatory behavior is further underscored by his past convictions. In 2002, he was convicted of indecent assault on a young girl but was not jailed; instead, he was placed on probation and ordered to attend a sex offenders’ rehabilitation program. The following year, he was jailed for two years after stalking a schoolgirl, forcibly pinning her against a fence and making disturbing comments about being a rapist. His actions have consistently demonstrated a pattern of sexual predation and violence, leading to multiple incarcerations and court orders designed to protect the public.
Legal experts and social workers continue to express concern over the decision to release Jones on bail, emphasizing that his history indicates a high risk of reoffending. The community remains wary, and many fear that his freedom could pose a danger to innocent individuals, especially children. The case highlights ongoing debates about the adequacy of supervision and the challenges faced in managing high-risk offenders within the criminal justice system.