A tip led police to investigate and arrest a 19-year-old male for possession of child pornography in Little Britain last week.
On Tuesday July 20, 2010, police began an investigation regarding child pornography on the suspect’s personal computer. The investigation began and confirmed images of child pornography were located on the laptop computer belonging to the suspect.
On Wednesday July 21, 2010, the accused was arrested in Little Britain, where he had been temporarily residing.
David DOWDEN, age 19, of No Fixed Address, is charged with Possession of Child Pornography. The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Brian Vickers of the Major Crime Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit – Internet Child Exploitation Section at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5349. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.durhamregioncrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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