Fugitive Exposed: Wanted Man Caught After Fleeing Court Dates
Stephen Gadd, 51, a drifter with no fixed address, has finally been tracked down. He was wanted over an alleged indecent exposure on Loch Road back in June 2016.
Dodged Court Twice
Gadd was meant to face Bournemouth Crown Court on 19 September 2016 for the incident on 17 June. He also skipped a hearing at Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court set for 12 October 2016, linked to breaching his post-custodial supervision.
Registered Sex Offender on the Run
Not only did he vanish from court, but Gadd also failed to check in at the police station as required by his status as a registered sex offender. The law was closing in.
Caught at Last
Officers finally arrested Gadd today in wiltshire999.co.uk/where/southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton. Police have thanked the public for their help in bringing him to justice.