(PARIS, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Digital Forensics and Brant County OPP Detachment arrested and charged a Paris, Ontario resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.
On June 30th, 2021, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Paris, Ontario and seized numerous electronic exhibits for further examination. As a result of this investigation, Nicholas URENA-PEREZ, 28-years-old, was arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code and one count of accessing child pornography contrary to section 163.1(4.1) of the Criminal Code.
The accused was released at a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on August 20th, 2021.
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. Members of the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit will continue to pursue individuals who exploit children on the Internet.
Anyone wanting to make a difference is encouraged to go to www.protectchildren.ca and download the “Child Sexual Abuse-It Is Your Business” brochure from the Canadian Center for Child Protection. This is an important first step that can save a child.
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. Parents and anyone interested in protecting children can find resources to assist them at www.cybertip.ca.