March 2015
Caernarfon harbourmaster admits possession of hundreds of indecent images of children
A former Caernarfon harbourmaster today pleaded guilty to charges of making and possessing indecent images of children.
Richard Jones, 43, of Ffordd Eryri, Caernarfon, replied “guilty” to each of the 12 charges read out in Caernarfon Crown Court by prosecutor David Mainstone.
The court heard that one of the charges against Jones was the possession of 546 indecent still images of children.
Mr Mainstone said all the offences happened between July 8, 2010, and May 1, 2014.
The case was adjourned for a pre-sentence report by the probation service.
Mr Recorder Timothy Petts said: “You have pleaded guilty to serious offences.”
Jones was given bail, with one of the conditions being that he will not be in the presence of children under 17.
He will next appear in court on April 17 for sentencing.
Jones is understood to have left his role of harbourmaster in June 2014.
