Police officer jailed for having s3x with domestic abuse victim and a woman he arrested while on duty

Officer Adam Jones engaged in consensual s3xual relationships with two women whilst pursuing a third all of whom were involved with him in a policing capacity, a judge was told.

The 40-year-old officer, who was a full-time constable from 2009 to 2022, was sentenced after being found guilty of holding a public office and wilfully neglecting to perform duty and misconducting himself.

Jones, of Monkston, Milton Keynes, was based at Milton Keynes Police Station and committed the offences between 2013 and 2021. His victims cannot be identified for legal reasons.

Prosecutor James Bruce told the court that in 2013 two women had submitted complaints to the police regarding domestic abuse.

Jones had a s3xual relationship with one of the complainants over many years, while he pursued the other.

In 2021, Jones began texting a woman he had arrested before he had even completed her witness statement.

Reading Crown Court heard that Jones sent personal and s3xual messages before the woman went to court and gave her advice about her case. He later deleted the messages.

He resigned from his post at Thames Valley Police on September 14, 2022, and was charged by postal requisition in September 2023.

Speaking about one of the victims, Judge Heather Norton said: 'She felt this was a power imbalance.

'She had shared intimate details of her case and her life with you and you were in a position of authority.

Mr Bruce described how Jones also had s3x whilst he was on duty.

He said: 'That is a different class of behaviour because it puts fellow officers and members of the public hypothetically at risk.'

The judge heard that one victim felt Jones wanted more and she felt she had to placate him or please him for the case to continue.

Speaking of one of the women, the prosecutor added: 'She has not had an easy life - the police have previously been there for her when she needed them and in this case she felt quite comforted at first by having Mr Jones on hand should she have any more serious problems with her ex-partner.

'By the end of their casual relationship, however, she ended up feeling some regret and feeling somewhat used.'

Jones engaged in a s3xual relationship with one victim just two weeks after their initial meeting, the judge said. The sexual relationships were consensual.

James Marsland, defending, told the court that Jones lives with significant ADHD issues and has long-suffered with depression and anxiety. He added that Jones had resigned from the force.

Mr Marsland conceded there had been a 'failure to meet expectations of public trust and integrity.'

Judge Norton acknowledged Jones was at stages undergoing personal difficulties due to his own domestic situation.

'I have no doubt during your long service as a police officer you were able to, and did act professionally in your dealings with the public.'

However, she added: 'It is clear your behaviour had a lasting impact. The consequential harm caused to the police service is profound and malicious.

'These offences attract immediate custodial sentences.'

The court heard that during the trial, Jones had said he didn't consider himself a witness in the case of the arrested individual.

However, Judge Norton said he had demonstrated 'arrogance or lack of insight.'

She added: 'Both women described how their confidence in the police had been undermined by your actions.'

Ben Snuggs, Deputy Chief Constable at Thames Valley Police said: 'I am pleased with the outcome in this case, which reflects former PC Jones's totally unacceptable behaviour.

'His actions have no place in policing and this outcome reflects our commitment to take decisive action in such circumstances and uphold the trust and confidence of the communities we serve.

'Prior to these criminal proceedings, former PC Jones attended an accelerated misconduct hearing and John Campbell QPM, the then Chief Constable, determined that if he had not resigned, he would have been dismissed from Thames Valley Police.

'Our communities put their trust in us to use the personal information we hold on police systems lawfully, legitimately and appropriately. The public has a right to expect that police officers act with the utmost integrity and professionalism all day, every day.

'As this case demonstrates, where they do not, I am clear that they will face the consequences of their actions.'