A Port Hope man is facing charges following a police investigation into alleged voyeurism and child sexual abuse material offences.
In July 2026, the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) initiated an investigation after receiving a report involving alleged voyeurism, possession of child sexual abuse material, and making child sexual abuse material.
On July 30, 2026, members of the CPS Criminal Investigation Bureau, CPS K-9 Unit, CPS Uniform Patrol, and Port Hope Police Service Criminal Investigation Bureau executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence on Spencer Street in the Municipality of Port Hope as part of the ongoing investigation.
As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old Port Hope man was arrested and charged with:
• Voyeurism
• Making Child Sexual Abuse Material
• Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The accused was held in custody pending a show cause hearing. The name of the accused is withheld to protect the victim’s identity.
Anyone with information is asked to call 905-372-6821 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by phone by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online by visiting stopcrimehere.ca.
Reporting of any online exploitation can also be made at Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children at cybertip.ca.
Youth under the age of 18 who are concerned that intimate images of themselves are being shared online can access support through NeedHelpNow.ca.
Author: Pete Fisher
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