UPDATE #1 Oshawa Male Facing Child Pornography Charges

An additional male has been arrested by the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit after an investigation into the making and exchange of child pornography in Oshawa.

On Friday, August 30, 2024, investigators from the ICE unit received information that a second male from Oshawa was making and exchanging child pornographic content online.  Officers attended the suspect’s residence and seized multiple electronics.  The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

A 38-year-old male from Oshawa is charged with: Possess Child Pornography, Make Child Pornography, Make Available Child Pornography, and Access Child Pornography.

The name of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

He was held for a bail hearing.

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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