It is alleged between January 2023 and November 2025, the man offended against 13 child victims. Of the 204 offences, it is alleged 195 of the offences related to contact offending against a child.
The 34-year-old man who is currently in prison, has been charged with:
• 63 x Indecently Record a Child Under 13 Years
• 45 x Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 13
• 35 x Indecent Dealing of a Child Under 13
• 24 x Indecent Dealing of a Child Who is a Known Lineal Relative
• 14 x Sexual Penetration of a Child Who is a Known Lineal Relative
• 9 x Persistent Sexual Relationship with a Child
• 5 x Carnal Knowledge of an Animal
• 2 x Possess Obscene Article
• 2 x Attempted Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 13
• 1 x Attempted Sexual Penetration of a Child Who is a Known Lineal relative
• 1 x Procure or Entice a Child to Engage in Sexual Behaviour
• 1 x Produce Child Exploitation Material
• 1 x Possess Child Exploitation Material
• 1 x Distribute Child Exploitation Material
He is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on 20 March 2026.
The Western Australia Police Force encourages anyone who has experienced sexual abuse, or anyone who has information about a person being harmed, to come forward. Every report is taken seriously. You will be treated with respect, and you will be supported.
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 anonymous Safe2Say online reporting platform at: wa police force sex crime.safe2say.com.au/report
Quotes attributable to Detective Superintendent David PALMER, Sex Crimes Division:
"Offending of this nature represents an extreme breach of trust. Children rely on adults for their safety and protection, and any allegation that a child has been harmed is deeply distressing for the wider community.
"This investigation commenced after extensive inquiries were conducted by Karratha Detectives from the Pilbara Joint Response Team and officers from Tom Price. Regional and metropolitan police, as well as our partner agency Parkerville Children and Youth Care, is supporting the children and their families with specialised therapeutic support through the MIST program, including trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, and family support.
"This investigation demonstrates the commitment of the Western Australia Police Force to thoroughly investigate reports of child abuse, no matter how complex or confronting the circumstances may be.
"The number and seriousness of the charges reflect the scale of the alleged offending and the significant work undertaken by detectives".
