A 75-year-old man from Dieppe, N.B., has been charged in connection with an investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation material, according to an RCMP news release. The New Brunswick RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit started investigating in October 2024 after launching a proactive investigation on a media sharing platform. Police found a person in the Dieppe area had distributed child sexual abuse and exploitation material in October 2024 and February 2025. Officers executed a search warrant at a property on Bahama Street in Dieppe on Dec. 11, 2025. “Police seized several electronic devices as part of their investigation. A 75-year-old man was arrested at the scene and was later released on strict conditions pending a future court appearance,” reads the release. Roger Auffrey appeared in Moncton provincial court on Monday. He was charged with possession of and making available child sexual abuse and exploitation material. On Tuesday, Auffrey pleaded not guilty in court and a trial date was set for Feb. 15 to 17, 2027. Police urge anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers online or call 1-800-222-8477. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
