Edmonton-area man charged with 27 child pornography offences

A Leduc man is facing 27 charges, including making child pornography. Police say six victims have been identified and believe there could be more.

The province’s joint police task force has charged a Leduc man with several offences related to child pornography.

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The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said in a media release Wednesday it has charged Campbell Fergusson with 27 charges including luring and creating child pornography after an investigation by its internet child exploitation unit.

Investigators have identified six victims but believe there are more, unit member Det. Christine Sawatsky said in the media release.

ALERT said it began looking into activities by the 49-year-old in April after receiving an online tip about him in April.

Fergusson, who was arrested Thursday, allegedly targeted Edmonton-area girls aged 15-16 via social media and would lure them into meeting him in person for sex, ALERT said.

Fergusson may be known to victims by his usernames/handles, including Burke, burkeishere2525, devonhouston25, keenonhedstrom and treyliles2424.

“We hope that by releasing his usernames, that more victims will be encouraged to come forward and speak with police. We have supports available through partners like the Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, for anyone who does come forward,” Sawatsky said.

Anyone with information about Fergusson is asked to contact local police or Crime Stoppers.