The London Police Cyber Crime Unit received information from Kingston Police Service that a youth who resided in their jurisdiction was lured by an adult male residing in London.
On December 5, 2013 the London Police Cyber Crime Unit executed a search warrant at an Andover Drive residence. As a result of evidence obtained, 23-year-old Mathew Charbonneau was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
Two counts of telecommunication with person under or believed under 18 years for specific criminal offences, contrary to section 172.1(1)(a)
Two counts of telecommunication with person under or believed under 16 years for specific criminal offences, contrary to section 172.1(1)(b)
Possession of child pornography, contrary to section 163.1(4)
Production of child pornography, contrary to section 163.1(2)
The London Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation on the internet. The Strategy has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.