Ottawa man charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials
Police say a 22-year-old south-end resident was arrested Tuesday following a months-long investigation by the Internet Child Exploitation unit.
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A 22-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with possession and accessing child sexual abuse materials, police said Wednesday.
The investigation began in May after a report of someone sharing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials online. On Tuesday, Ottawa police's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the city's south end and arrested Mattias Chicoine.
Chicoine appeared in court Wednesday. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information can contact the OPS ICE unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5660, or email ICE@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
