A sex offender who changed his name and acquired a new passport has appeared in court for a breach of an existing order.
Steven Logan, also known as Owen Edevane, of Wilson Street, Workington, was made subject to the order after being convicted of offences including sex offences against children.
He appeared at Carlisle Crown Court today.
The court heard how Logan moved from Barrow to Workington in June but failed to notify police within three working days.
On September 23, Logan signed a deed of name change, changing his name to Owen James Edevane – but failed to notify police within three days.
In November, he acquired a British passport in his new name.
All three of these actions constituted breaches.
Logan was arrested at his home address in Workington on Thursday, November 25.
When asked if he knew why he was being arrested, Logan initially replied he didn’t.
But when informed it was because of his failure to adhere to the terms of his sex offender notification requirements, Logan told officers: “Ok then, I do understand. I understand completely.”
Logan’s phone was seized which included messages showing his disregard for his requirements and the fact that he was planning foreign travel.
Logan was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years.
He must also carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and comply with supervision requirements. If he does not, he risks being sent to prison.
A spokesman from the West Cumbria Sex Offender Management Unit said: “The system of notification requirements which compel registered sex offenders to update police with changes of names, address, travel documents and other details are extremely important and help police to locate and trace offenders, should the need arise.
“Adherence to these requirements is absolutely non-negotiable. Steven Logan – aka Owen Edevane – had the mistaken belief that his move from Barrow-in-Furness to Workington would go unnoticed.
“He changed his name and even obtained a passport with the new details. “The public expects the police to robustly monitor and manage sex offenders living in the community.
“The court outcome will extend the length of time he is monitored in the community by a number of years”
