Darren Jarrett, 42, thought he was talking to a 14-year-old boy and sent multiple sexual images and voice notes to them
A “dangerous” paedophile who sent explicit voice notes of himself performing a sex act to what he believed was a boy has dodged jail. Darren Jarrett thought he was talking to a 14-year-old boy and sent multiple sexual images and voice notes to them.
But the 42-year-old was actually speaking with a police officer from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) as part of a wider investigation. Jarrett, of Margate Street in Sunderland, sent sexually explicit messages discussing a long list of people he was allegedly talking to as well as voice notes of himself carrying out a sex act.
Communication began in March 2025 and in June the same year, Jarrett was arrested by officers and had several devices seized. He was later charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child and causing/inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He pleaded guilty.
On Thursday, he appeared before South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced to 12 months prison, suspended for 24 months. A 10-year sexual harm prevention order was imposed, and he will be on the sex offenders’ register for 10 years.
NEROCU Detective Constable Georgina Lewis, said: “Jarrett sent extremely explicit messages and voice messages, even when he believed he was talking to a child. He is a dangerous predator and thankfully, this investigation has led to a successful outcome at court. As always I’d like to thank all the officers and staff involved in this investigation and anyone who has been a victim, or wants to talk to an officer and raise some concerns, to get in touch immediately – you will be heard and you will be supported.”
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