It will be alleged between February 2023 and March 2025; the man used phone text messaging and social media applications to meet and establish a connection with young girls. It is further alleged he groomed the victims - aged between 13 and 16 years - prior to arranging to meet them in person and sexually assaulting them.
The 34-year-old man from Dawesville has been charged with:
• 4 x Indecently Deals with a Child Over 13 and Under 16 years.
• 3 x Sexually Penetrated a Child of or Over 13 and Under 16.
• 3 x Intent to Procure a Person Believed to Be Under 16 years for Sexual Activity.
• 2 x Child under 16: Persistent Sexual Conduct With.
• 2 x of Possess Child Exploitation Material.
• 1 x Intent to Expose a Person Believed to be Under 16 years to Indecent Matter.
He is next due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on 15 August 2025.
This investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information relating to this matter, or any similar incidents, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444, or report the information via the Safe2Say online reporting platform.
