(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit have arrested and charged a Leamington man following an internet investigation.
On August 12, 2016 the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, assisted by members from the Leamington OPP and the Technological Crime Unit from Chatham- Kent Police Service, executed a search warrant at a Leamington residence. As a result of this investigation, computer devices were seized and are pending forensic analysis.
Brandon BALTAZAR, age 33 years, of Leamington, Ontario is charged with:
Making Child Pornography Available, contrary to section 163.1 (3) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Possession of Child Pornography (2 counts), contrary to section 163.1 (4) of the Criminal Code of Canada
Accessing Child Pornography, contrary to section 163.1 (4.1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Winsor, Ontario on September 1, 2016.
The investigation is continuing.