PERTH PAEDOPHILE RING: MARY ANN HODGE, RYAN DUNN, AARON DUNN & STEPHEN FERGUSON ARRESTED

A disturbing case involving a group of four individuals from Perth has come to light, with allegations of a systematic and heinous pattern of child sexual abuse. The accused include Mary Ann Hodge, aged 27, along with Ryan Dunn, 25, Aaron Dunn, 22, and Stephen Ferguson, 26. These individuals are accused of forming a paedophile ring responsible for the sexual exploitation of multiple young children, including babies and toddlers.

Prosecutors have detailed that Mary Ann Hodge allegedly coerced a four-year-old boy into engaging in sexual acts with her over a period of approximately 18 months. The abuse is said to have taken place at various locations within Perth and the nearby suburb of Stanley, spanning from October 2014 to May of the following year. The young boy was reportedly subjected to repeated assaults during this time, with the abuse occurring at different sites, indicating a disturbing level of premeditation and persistence.

Ryan Dunn faces serious allegations of repeatedly raping two young girls at different addresses during the same timeframe. It is claimed that he sexually assaulted one toddler multiple times, with the first incident occurring shortly before her first birthday. The second girl, who was five years old at the time, was also allegedly raped by Dunn, with the abuse continuing over a period from 2014 to 2016. These allegations paint a picture of a pattern of predatory behavior targeting vulnerable children.

Aaron Dunn, Ryan’s brother, is accused of raping the younger of the two girls when she was just 11 months old. This particular allegation adds a further layer of gravity to the case, suggesting a disturbing level of depravity within the group.

Stephen Ferguson is also implicated in the case, with prosecutors claiming he carried out sexual assaults on a third girl in Perth. The alleged abuse occurred between June 2014 and June last year. It is reported that Ferguson first assaulted the girl when she was only 13 months old and continued to abuse her on multiple occasions thereafter, indicating a pattern of ongoing exploitation.

Following a comprehensive investigation by law enforcement authorities, all four accused individuals—Mary Ann Hodge, Ryan Dunn, Aaron Dunn, and Stephen Ferguson—were formally charged. They appeared in private at Perth’s sheriff court yesterday, where they did not enter any pleas. The presiding officer, Sheriff Jillian Martin-Brown, denied bail to all four, citing the severity of the allegations and the risk of flight or further harm. Consequently, they were remanded in custody pending further proceedings.

The case has been adjourned for additional examination and investigation, highlighting the complexity and gravity of the charges against these individuals. The community and authorities await further developments as the legal process continues to unfold.