A Churchbridge resident is one of seven men charged with possession and distribution of child pornography as a result of an online investigation by the Saskatchewan ICE (Internet Child Exploitation) Unit.
Between February 1 and April 21, 2011, police executed nine search warrants resulting in seven men being charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Several locations in the province were identified, including Churchbridge, Moose Jaw, Raymore, Regina, and Saskatoon.
The men range in age from 25 years to 58 years old. Numerous computers and other electronic media were seized by police. The investigations are ongoing, and will include a detailed forensic analysis on the computers. All men have appeared in court and are on release conditions while their matters proceed through the court process.
At this point, there is no connection between the charged men or the children found in the abuse images.
The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, and Prince Albert Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the Internet.
Child killed in ATV accident
Canora/Sturgis RCMP are investigating a fatal incident involving an all-terrain vehicle that occurred on May 24, 2011 at approximately 7:30 pm. A six-year-old youth has succumbed to injuries suffered as a result of the incident.
The collision occurred on a farm northeast of Canora in a private pasture. Another four-year-old youth involved in the collision was taken to Canora Hospital and transferred to Regina with non-life-threatening injuries.
Helmets were not worn. Alcohol is not a factor.
Further investigation is being conducted.
