Oshawa Male Facing Child Pornography Charges
A male is facing numerous charges following a child pornography investigation in Oshawa.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE), executed a search warrant at the residence of a male believed to be making and sharing child pornography, using the Telegram app with user names: ‘C Ja’ and “Nomey6969’. The suspect was arrested and charged with failing to comply with the SOIRA and Christopher’s Law. Several electronic devices were seized from the residence.
Analysis of the suspect’s electronic devices revealed a multitude of child pornographic content, including plans to travel and commit sexual acts on underage persons.
On Friday, August 30, 2024, members of the ICE unit, with the assistance of the Offender Management Unit (OMU), located the suspect and took him into custody without incident, to face additional charges.
Christopher JACKSON, age 30 is charged with numerous offences including: Possession of Child Pornography, Make Child Pornography, Import/Distribute/Possess Child Pornography for the Purpose of Distribution, Agree to Commit a Sexual Offence Against a Person Under 16, Access Child Pornography, Breach order form Sexual Offence Conviction x5, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x8.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Police are concerned there may be other victims and are requesting anyone with information to come forward. A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca
For more information on our ICE unit and resources that are available please visit our website at https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/crime-prevention/internet-safety-and-child-exploitation/
The Durham Regional Police would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Canadian National and Ontario Provincial Strategies 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.
Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Mayhew of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5502.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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