Blake Matthew Jones faces child and animal abuse material charges
Blake Matthew Jones, a 37-year-old man from West Bathurst, appeared in Bathurst Local Court on September 9, 2026, facing charges related to the possession of child abuse material and animal sexual abuse material. He is also charged with using carriage services to access child abuse material.
The matter was adjourned to November 4, 2026, following an application from the Crown. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions noted that the brief was currently non-compliant, as it lacked necessary descriptions of images and specific dates regarding when cached images were accessed.
Jones remains in custody after Judge Gemma Slack-Smith refused bail.
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Bathurst Local Court · Blake Matthew Jones · Gemma Slack-Smith · Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions · Shane Cunningham
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Blake Matthew Jones faces charges of possessing child abuse material, possessing animal sexual abuse material, and using carriage services to access child abuse material. www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.dailyliberal.com.au · www.westernadvocate.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Judge Gemma Slack-Smith refused bail for the defendant. www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.dailyliberal.com.au · www.westernadvocate.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The prosecution stated the brief was non-compliant as it lacked descriptions of images and dates when cached images were accessed. www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.dailyliberal.com.au · www.westernadvocate.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The court adjourned the matter until November 4, 2026. www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.dailyliberal.com.au · www.westernadvocate.com.au