Man and woman charged over alleged rape of child after bust in a Mackay caravan park

A 37-year-old woman is now the second person to be charged over the alleged rape of a minor in Queensland.

It comes after Bradley Jetson, 50, was arrested during a raid at a Mackay Harbour caravan park on January 15, and charged with 22 offences also including the supply of drugs to minors and grooming of minors, Queensland Police said.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man arrested in caravan at Mackay over alleged rape and grooming.

The 37-year-old woman is accused of bringing a girl under the age of 16 to Jetson, who is accused of raping her.

The woman had “knowledge” of the offences Jetson would later be charged with when she transported the girl to him, Queensland Police alleged on Monday.

The woman was arrested on February 9 at a Beaconsfield address and charged with three counts of rape and one count of indecent treatment of a child.

She is due to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on February 12.

Her charges come almost a month after Jetson’s arrest when police raided a caravan park.

Footage of the raid, released by Queensland Police, shows him lying in a bed.

After arresting Jetson, officers can be seen in the footage sifting through a pile of needles, drugs, and other paraphernalia which were then seized.

“It will be alleged the man supplied dangerous drugs to a girl under the age of 16 and sexually assaulted her,” Queensland Police said.

“It will be further alleged the man groomed a second girl under the age of 16 with the intent to engage in a sexual act ... it will be alleged the man further supplied dangerous drugs to two other children.”

Jetson was charged with 22 offences.

Those charges included six counts of supplying dangerous drugs to a minor under 16 years, three counts each of rape and possess drug utensils, two counts each of grooming a child under 16 years — facilitate procurement of a child to engage in sexual act.

He was also charged with using the internet to procure children under 16, possess dangerous drugs, possess drug utensils and one count each of use carriage service to groom another person to make it easier to procure persons under 16 years of age, possess anything used in the commission of a crime.

He was also charged with the indecent treatment of a child under 16 (procure to commit) and contravene an order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.

Jetson did not apply for bail during his appearance at Mackay Magistrates Court on February 3, and remains in police custody.

His next committal mention in court is scheduled for April 7.

Mackay Child Protection and Investigation Unit Acting Senior Sergeant Glenn Burley commended those people who came forward with information for their bravery.

“Offences against children are some of the most despicable,” he said.

“If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, it is never your fault, and you are not alone.

“We encourage you to come forward, there are multiple reporting and support options available to you.

“Anyone who may have any further information in relation to this matter is urged to contact police.”

In Queensland, victims of sexual abuse can also report to police online, over the phone or face-to-face at a police station.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.