Leroy Sheehan

Leroy Sheehan

42, Male Custodial 2024-12-16

Cumbria

Offender ID: 49da4549-c472-420b-9865-d83eedad0927

Offence Summary

Leroy Sheehan, a paedophile from west Cumbria, was trapped by paedophile hunters planning sex with a 14-year-old.

Full Description

Leroy Sheehan, 42, from west Cumbria, was sentenced on 16 December 2024 after being caught by vigilante paedophile hunters arranging to meet a 14-year-old for sexual purposes. The 'decoy' operation led to his arrest.

The UK Sex Offenders Database outlines how Sheehan engaged in online grooming, believing he was communicating with a child. Cumbria Police took over the evidence from the hunters, verifying the chats and prosecuting for attempted child sexual exploitation.

Court testimony detailed the explicit nature of the plans. 'Your intentions were predatory and clear,' the judge concluded, as per Cumbria court coverage. Sheehan was imprisoned and added to the Sex Offenders Register.

Offence: Grooming and planning sex with a minor
Method: Caught by paedophile hunters
Prosecuting authority: Cumbria Police

The collaboration between vigilantes and police underscores effective strategies against online child predators.

Location

City: Cumbria

Case Details

Police Force: Cumbria Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 70%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Cumbria Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: offenders.org.uk

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