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Man Caught with Child Porn: NRP

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 12:33

By Geoff Waterfield

NRP website

Police searched a St. Catharines home today, arresting 67-year old man

A St. Catharines man has been charged with possessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation material.

Police started looking into this case in April, leading them to searching a home today.

They arrested 67-year old Alan Albert Sider,charging him with accessing child porn and possessing it.

He has a bail hearing today.

Police add online platforms allow individuals to engage with minors, to create and share this material, and it's prevalent on the internet.

Police say offenders will be held accountable.

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