Northumberland OPP – Youth Facing Charges Including Possession of Child Pornography

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The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges relating to child pornography after a ten-month investigation.

On January 24, 2023, the Northumberland OPP were dispatched to a property in the Municipality of Brighton where reports of non-consensual distribution of intimate images were provided. At that point, an investigation was initiated which spanned approximately ten months.

On November 22, 2023, the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit arrested a 16-year-old from Brighton as a result of the investigation.

The individual, who cannot be named due to the provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), was charged with the following:

  • Possession of child pornography</SP an>
  • Voyeurism
  • Distributing intimate images without consent – two counts
  • Obtaining property by false pretence under $5000 – two counts.

 

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

The Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.

Pete Fisher
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