Niagara Falls home searched
A Niagara Falls man has been arrested on child pornography charges.
In July, police kicked off an investigation after a user posted child pornography on social media.
Yesterday, police searched a home in Niagara Falls, and 19 year old Richard Stapells was arrested.
He faces the following charges:
- Possessing Child Pornography (2 counts)
- Making Child Pornography Available
- Accessing Child Pornography
He remains in custody, pending a bail hearing.

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