(Mount Forest, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit with the assistance of Norfolk OPP detachment members and OPP Digital Forensics Unit have arrested and charged a Norfolk, ON resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation. A search warrant was executed at the accused residence and several electronic devices were seized.
As a result of this investigation, James KING, 66 years of age, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Possession of Child Pornography contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Making Child Pornography available contrary to section 163.1(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused is scheduled to appear on the 24th of January 2024 for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Norfolk, ON.
Children are our most valuable and precious members of society. Many victims of child sexual abuse are so young that they cannot tell their story. Every time an image or video depicting that abuse is shared, that child is re-victimized.
The OPP will continue to aggressively 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 speaking with their children regarding Internet safety.
