QUINTON MEJIAS FROM CAMBRIDGE CAUGHT WITH CHILD INDECENT IMAGES AND VIDEOS
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the Cambridge community, Quinton Mejias, a resident of Mortlock Avenue, found himself at the center of a serious criminal investigation involving the possession and creation of indecent images of children.The incident came to light in October of the previous year when police, acting on information provided by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, conducted a raid on Mejias's residence.
During the police operation, authorities discovered a significant collection of illicit material stored on Mejias's computer.
The investigation revealed that he had made and possessed a total of 146 images and videos depicting children as young as six years old.
These materials ranged in severity from level one to level five, with the most disturbing being a 17-minute video that showed a girl aged between 13 and 15 being subjected to sexual assault.
Quinton Mejias, aged 30 at the time, appeared before Cambridge Crown Court to face multiple charges.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of creating indecent images and videos of children, as well as a separate charge of possessing extreme pornographic material.
Prosecutor Andrew Jackson outlined the details of the case, emphasizing that there was no evidence to suggest Mejias had been distributing the illicit content.
Instead, it appeared that he had created these images and videos for his own viewing purposes.
Jackson also noted that Mejias had a prior record of good character, which was considered during sentencing.
The court was informed that the images included some of children as young as six, with the most serious being a video involving a girl aged between 13 and 15 being raped.
Despite the gravity of the offenses, the prosecution clarified that there was no indication of distribution or sharing of the material.
In his defense, Mark Shelley, representing Mejias, highlighted the emotional and mental toll the arrest had taken on his client.
He stated that Mejias, who is employed at a well-known Cambridge grocery supermarket, had been suffering from suicidal thoughts and depression since his arrest.
Shelley expressed remorse on behalf of Mejias, emphasizing his client’s regret and the impact of the charges on his mental health.
Judge Mark Lucraft QC delivered the sentence, which included an eight-month prison term suspended for two years.
Mejias was also ordered to participate in a sex offender treatment program and attend supervision meetings during the suspension period.
Additionally, he was placed under a sexual offences prevention order that will last for ten years.
This order restricts his internet access and prohibits any unsupervised contact with children, aiming to prevent any future offenses and protect potential victims.
