WARFIELD MAN WAYNE NAYA SENTENCED IN BRACKNELL FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES

In a case that has shocked the community of Warfield and the surrounding areas, Wayne Naya, a 35-year-old resident of Barley Mead in Warfield near Bracknell, was brought before Guildford Crown Court in January 2009 to face serious charges related to child pornography. The proceedings revealed that Naya had been involved in the possession and distribution of a vast collection of illicit images depicting children.

Police authorities executed a raid on Naya’s residence following an investigation that uncovered disturbing evidence. During the search, officers seized two computers and discovered an alarming total of over 1,500 images classified across multiple categories, some featuring children as young as toddlers. The images included 1,265 in the most severe category, with additional images in other categories, indicating a wide range of illicit material. Furthermore, investigators found that Naya had actively shared some of these images online, sending nine images in the most severe category and one in a different category to another user.

The court heard that Naya had been accessing child abuse websites since at least 1999, paying a monthly fee of $29.95 to maintain his access. The investigation intensified when American authorities provided additional evidence, leading to a search warrant executed at his home in Arthur Close, Bagshot, in August 2007. During police interviews, Naya admitted to having sexual fantasies involving children but claimed he had never acted on these urges. He also disclosed that the youngest child he would consider engaging with sexually was around eight or nine years old.

In the course of the trial, the prosecution presented evidence of Naya’s online activities, including chats with other users where he expressed disturbing thoughts about children. The case was delayed for some time due to the reliance on evidence from the United States, which was necessary to build a comprehensive case against him. Naya also requested that six other similar offenses be considered as part of his sentencing.

During the hearing, Naya’s defense attorney, Adrian Lovett, emphasized that his client had taken his criminal behavior seriously and suggested that his initial curiosity had spiraled into addiction. Lovett also highlighted personal circumstances, noting that Naya’s Norwegian wife had left him, taking their 10-year-old son back to Norway. Naya’s contact with his son was now limited to visits arranged by his wife. The defense argued that Naya, who was employed in a computer-related field before being made redundant, was now at risk of difficulty finding employment due to his criminal record. Lovett proposed that Naya should be given an opportunity to participate in a treatment program aimed at preventing future re-offending.

Judge Advocate Jack Bayliss responded to these arguments with a stern warning about the damage caused by such crimes. He stated, “The lives of young children are ruined for the sexual gratification of men like you. If you didn’t pay for the imagery, they wouldn’t be abused.”

Ultimately, the judge sentenced Naya to a 12-month prison term, but this was suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time unless he re-offended within that period. Additionally, Naya was ordered to participate in a supervision program for two years and complete 150 hours of sex offender treatment through the Thames Valley program. He was also placed on the sex offenders’ register for ten years, with an indefinite ban from working with children or having unsupervised contact with females under 16. As part of the sentence, Naya was required to pay £150 towards the costs of prosecution.

In delivering his judgment, Judge Bayliss emphasized the importance of rehabilitation and the potential for Naya to reform, stating that the suspended sentence was intended to encourage him to avoid future offenses. The case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against child exploitation and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable children from harm.