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Niagara Falls Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Wednesday, 28 June 2023 13:34

By Linda Morgan

Suspect accused of accessing and possessing child pornography

A 75 year old Niagara Falls man has been arrested on child pornography charges.

The investigation started in April after police received a complaint about the online sexual exploitation of children.

Earlier this month, police searched a home in Niagara Falls.

Joseph Bognar was arrested for the following offences:

2 Counts of Possessing Child Pornography
1 Count of Accessing Child Pornography

A bail hearing will take place today.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension #1009384.

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