A 23 year old Thunder Bay man has been arrested and faces numerous child exploitation charges.
In August Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Hilldale Road, there they seized multiple electronic devices. Investigators learned the accused was posing as a person under the age of 18 while contacting minors online and soliciting photos and videos from them.
A list of charges includes:
• Possession of Child Pornography • Possession of Child Pornography for the Purpose of Distribution or Sale • Publication of an Intimate Image without Consent • Makes, Prints, Publishes or Possessions for the Purpose of Publication any Child Pornography • Luring a Person Under 16 Years of Age by Means of Telecommunication • Personation with Intent (Identity Fraud) • Luring a Person Under 18 Years of Age by Means of Telecommunication
He was arrested and appeared in bail court on September 21st and was released on conditions and a future appearance date.
Police are encouraging parents to speak to their children about staying safe online.
