NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TAY TOWNSHIP - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Digital Forensic Unit and Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment have arrested and charged a Tay Township man following a two-month investigation into Child Pornography offences.
On Feb. 21, 2019 Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Victoria Harbour. As a result of this investigation, Mr. Yves BLOUIN aged 54 was arrested and charged with three counts of Possession of Child Pornography and two counts of Making Available Child Pornography.
Six electronic devices were seized for further examination
The accused's next court appearance is scheduled for March 14, 2019 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland.
The Ontario Provincial Police will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children.
"Our reality today is that every person around the world with a sexual interest in children has immediate access to any child has access to the internet. It's like they are sitting next to our kids even though they could be across the globe. We as parents and community members have to know who their children are interacting with online. These offenders are very manipulative. If parents are not engaged - they will never see them coming until it's too late" Staff Sergeant Sharon Hanlon of the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit.
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 can find resources to assist them at www.cybertips.ca.
If you have information regarding internet child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously you can contact Crime Stoppers at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Reporting information may also be made on the internet through www.cybertips.ca.
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