Northern Ont. man charged with possession of child pornography

In this undated image, a hand is seen typing on a computer keyboard in a darkened room. (File photo/Pexels)

A 24-year-old man is facing charges after a months-long investigation by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Technological Crime Unit.

Police say detectives began investigating the accused in January following a report that he was in possession of digital child sexual abuse material. A search warrant was executed at the accused’s residence on Feb. 25, and electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis.

“The investigation located multiple images and videos meeting the definition of child pornography under the Criminal Code,” police said in a news release.

The accused was charged with possession of child pornography on May 26 and he was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Resources available

Authorities urge anyone with information about suspected child exploitation to report it through Canada’s national tipline at cybertip.ca.

Parents and guardians can find online safety resources at protectchildren.ca.