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Police Use Fake Snapchat, Teacher Sentenced 20 Months, Deported

6/19/2026

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Police created a fake 14-year-old Snapchat profile to gather evidence against David Howell.
David Howell, a British teacher, pleaded guilty in Auckland District Court and was sentenced to 20 months in prison.
The judge rejected home detention, placed Howell on the sex offender register, and said the sentence must deter future offences.
Immigration New Zealand announced Howell will be deported after completing his sentence.

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Police created a fake 14-year-old Snapchat profile to gather evidence against David Howell.
David Howell, a British teacher, pleaded guilty in Auckland District Court and was sentenced to 20 months in prison.
The judge rejected home detention, placed Howell on the sex offender register, and said the sentence must deter future offences.
Immigration New Zealand announced Howell will be deported after completing his sentence.