A 25-year-old Malahide man has been charged following an OPP online child sexual exploitation investigation. Members of the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Digital Forensics Unit and Elgin OPP executed a search warrant Aug. 17 at a Malahide residence where several electronic devices were seized.
Jacob Friesen has been charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of making available child pornography.
He was remanded into custody following a bail hearing.
Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this investigation or if you have information regarding internet child exploitation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
If wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Reporting information may also be made on the internet through www.cybertip.ca.
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 http://www.cybertip.ca.
