In 2025, the Offender Database reported that Jason Church, then 40, of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, was sentenced to 22 months in prison at Swansea Crown Court. Church admitted to three counts of possessing indecent images of children and one count of possessing a prohibited document.
The investigation by Dyfed-Powys Police began on 23 August 2023, when officers executed a search warrant at his home. On his devices, police found over 39,000 images and videos. The collection included 2,688 items in Category A, which is the most “serious” classification for such material.
Prohibited Document and Risk Assessment
The court reported that Church also possessed a 170-page document. This file contained instructions for targeting families. Judge Huw Rees stated that the material found on the phone would be a harrowing experience for others and concluded that Church posed a risk and a danger to children.
The defence stated that Church had sought help from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. It was also noted that Church had been suffering from depression since 2019, which worsened during the pandemic.
Sentence and Registration Requirements
For his offences in Milford Haven and Swansea, Jason Church was:
- Sentenced to 22 months in prison.
- Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.
Church will serve up to half of the 22-month sentence in custody before being released on licence. Under the terms of the licence, he must follow specific conditions or face a return to prison.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Church is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Dyfed-Powys Police. His status and his residency in Milford Haven remain under scrutiny.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years, Church must comply with notification requirements. Dyfed-Powys Police state that they prioritise investigating digital crimes involving children. Any breach of his registration or licence conditions will result in his return to Swansea Crown Court.
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