Further to Media Release for Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Child Pornography Arrest
A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after a six-month investigation.
On May 8, 2024, officers from the Peterborough Police Service ICE Unit executed a search warrant at a Peterborough residence.
As a result of a cooperative investigation effort between the United States Department of Homeland Security and Peterborough Police Service, a 45-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Imports, Distributes, Sells or Possession for the Purpose of Distribution or Sale any Child Pornography
- Possession of Child Pornography
- Agreement to Commit a Sexual Offence against a Person under 16 yrs of age
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, May 8, 2024.
The Peterborough Police is a member of the Provincial Strategy to protect children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the internet.
This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217