A former Thames Valley cop has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after abusing his position to have sex with women tied to his police work – including one he arrested. Adam Jones, 40, from Monkston, Milton Keynes, was found guilty of misconduct in public office and neglecting his duties at Reading Crown Court.
Sex Crimes Spanning Almost a Decade
Jones served as a constable from 2009 to 2022. His offences happened between 2013 and 2021 when he exploited his role to pursue sexual relationships with women who reported domestic abuse to the police. He also targeted a third woman while refusing to perform his professional duties properly.
In one shocking case, Jones sent explicit messages to a woman he had arrested, before even finishing her witness statement. He later deleted the messages to cover his tracks.
On-Duty Lust and Abuse of Power
The court heard Jones carried out sexual acts while on duty – a breach described by Prosecutor James Bruce as “a different class of misconduct”. Bruce warned this behaviour risked public safety and shattered police integrity.
“His actions posed serious risks and compromised his responsibilities,”
One victim initially felt supported by Jones but later described feeling exploited. Another said she felt compelled to “placate” him just to keep her case moving.
Judge Slams ‘Profound and Malicious’ Breach of Trust
Judge Heather Norton condemned Jones’s actions as a deep betrayal. She said:
“Your behaviour had a lasting impact. The harm caused to the police service is profound and malicious. These offences attract immediate custodial sentences.”
The judge also highlighted the power imbalance Jones abused and the long-lasting damage to victims’ faith in law enforcement.
Struggles With Mental Health Offered as Mitigation
Jones’s lawyer James Marsland cited his client’s ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Marsland admitted the breach of trust but pointed out Jones resigned before charges were brought.
Thames Valley Police React
Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs welcomed the sentence, stressing the need for unwavering public trust in the force.
“Former PC Jones’s actions have no place in policing. This outcome shows our commitment to take decisive action.”
Jones had faced an accelerated disciplinary hearing that confirmed he would have been sacked if he hadn’t quit first.
Victims Left Emotionally Scarred
The judge accepted the relationships were consensual but said the police officer’s position created a gross power imbalance, severely undermining trust. Both women reported lasting emotional trauma.
This case shines a harsh spotlight on the need for police accountability to protect the public and preserve justice.
