Queensland water polo coach, ex-teacher allegedly found with child abuse material

A high-ranking water polo official and former teacher on the Sunshine Coast has allegedly been caught with child abuse material.

Dean Carelse, 40, has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material after a raid on a home in Mooloolaba last week.

On Sunday, Water Polo Queensland (WPQ) advised Carelse was suspended immediately from his role as the Sunshine Coast’s game development and competitions officer.

The reason given was because Carelse had “been charged with…