Police have arrested and charged an individual following a child sexual exploitation investigation.
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Officers with the Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Trenton. Assistance was provided by members of the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) and the OPP Digital Forensics Unit. Several electronic devices were seized.
As a result of the investigation, Kyle PEIRSON, 30 years old of Trenton, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:
Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.
The OPP will continue to identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by educating their children on internet safety. Parents can find resources to assist them by visiting cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca.
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