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A former Jersey paramedic who won awards for his long service and good conduct has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for a string of sexual offences, including rape, against a "vulnerable" woman.
David Moody (59) admitted three counts of rape, two of sexual assault and one of sexual penetration without consent.
He appeared before the Bailiff in the Royal Court in Jersey yesterday, where he was handed the prison sentence.
Moody had a high-profile career as a paramedic over a 20-year period of employment.
Pictured: David Moody has been added to the Sex Offenders' Register for 10 years.
Moody later became a trainer in violence and aggression for the Health Department and was awarded the Ambulance Service long service and good conduct medals in 2009.
Moody was arrested in September 2022, and charged with 20 sexual offences in March this year. When he appeared in the Royal Court in June, he entered guilty pleas to six charges against a female victim referred to only as 'Miss X'. The offences were not committed while he was a paramedic.
The Royal Court heard that Moody threatened his victim, who was described as "vulnerable", so that she would not report the crimes.
His actions were said to have had a hugely traumatic effect on her. The woman is now being supported by Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.
Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Jo Le Maistre described the investigation as "long and complex", adding that Moody "tried to evade detection and justice by silencing his victim with threats, but I am relieved she has now been given a voice".
"We are committed to investigating and prosecuting all sexual offenders and want to assure victims that there are a number of agencies who are in a position to offer support and guidance through all stages of the criminal justice process," she continued.
In addition to being sentenced to imprisonment, Moody has been added to the Sex Offenders' Register for 10 years and has been handed an indefinite restraining order.
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