Child abuse charges laid after police search south-end home
A 73-year-old man faces charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation materials following a June 4 search by the Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
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A 73-year-old man has been arrested and charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials following a police search of a south-end home.
The Ottawa Police Service's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit searched the residence on June 4. After devices seized at the scene were examined, Wilbert Reid Telfer was charged.
Telfer appeared in court on June 4. The investigation continues as officers examine a significant number of electronic devices that were seized.
Anyone with information about the case can contact the ICE Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5660, or send tips to ICE@ottawapolice.ca.