A 30-year-old male has been charged after child abuse was found on his cellphone.
Shortly after midnight on July 9, the male suspect was taken into custody near Hargrave Street and Donald Avenue. A cell phone that was in his possession was seized, which revealed child abuse materials.
A search warrant was then executed at a residence in the Downtown area by Internet Child Exploitation investigators. Following the search, additional electronic devices were seized.
The 30-year-old male suspect faces the following charges:
- Possession of child pornography
- Access any child pornography
- Voyeurism
He has been released with conditions prohibiting access to the internet and contact with anyone under 18, as directed by the Criminal Code.
The ICE Unit is continuing its investigation into the incident.
Anyone wishing to speak to investigators can call the ICE Unit at 204-986-6172, or make a report online at https://www.cybertip.ca.
Resources for sexual assault survivors include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631