📱**Caught in the Act: Persistent Offender Nabbed Over WhatsApp Message!**🍵
Luke Rogers, a 39-year-old from Pembrokeshire, found himself in hot water again after a detective clocked him deleting a WhatsApp message during a routine check. Despite claiming it was just about a casual coffee meet-up with someone from his support group, the court wasn’t buying it!
With a past peppered with 18 convictions, including child sex offences and repeatedly breaching court orders, Rogers has been a familiar face in the justice system. His latest courtroom appearance at Swansea Crown Court came after violating a sexual harm prevention order by removing a WhatsApp message. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t a two-tap mistake; deleting a message requires multiple steps and confirmations! 🤔
Prosecutor Dean Pulling reminded everyone that due to Rogers’ status as a registered sex offender, his online activities are closely monitored. His excuse didn’t sway the court, especially given his history of trying to avoid these restrictions.
Despite his long list of offences, Rogers’ lawyer, Olivia Rose, argued the breach was minor and highlighted his ongoing struggles with re-entry into society. But Recorder Aidan Eardley KC described Rogers as a “persistent offender,” underlining the seriousness of his repeat breaches.
Bottom line? Rogers was slapped with a community order involving 160 hours of unpaid work, but the sexual harm prevention order lingers on. He’s still on the registered sex offenders list, aiming for better days but monitored closely to keep the community safe.
📜 Let’s hope this serves as a wake-up call! Keep watching this space for the latest updates in court stories and more. Stay informed, stay safe! 💡