A male Cold Lake resident has been arrested and charged after an individual in Swift Current, Sask., reported receiving child pornographic images from him, according to an RCMP press release.
The investigation began on Jan. 5 and resulted in the male's arrest after the Cold Lake RCMP General Investigation Section and Cold Lake Child and Family Services visited his home in connection with the allegations from Swift Current, said police. He was arrested without incident and will not be identified to protect the identity of the victim and family.
According to an RCMP press release, the accused and victim are allegedly from the same family.
"No victims have been identified outside of the immediate family," said Cold Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. Rob Cunningham. "There isn't, at this time, any concerns regarding other families or children being involved."
The press release stated the male has been charged with sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference, distribution of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.
He appeared in Edmonton Provincial Court on Jan. 9, where he reserved his plea and his next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 25 at Cold Lake Provincial Court.
Swift Current RCMP, Cold Lake Child and Family Services, Cold Lake Victim Services, K Division - Integrated Child Exploitation Team and Alberta Special Prosecutions have assisted the Cold Lake RCMP with their investigation, and they are also requesting the aid of the military police as the accused is an employee of 4 Wing Cold Lake.
