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Thorold Man Charged in Child Porn Case

Friday, 4 October 2024 17:15

By Geoff Waterfield

Police began investigating in 2022, making the arrest today

Police making another arrest in connection with child porn in Niagara.

The NRP began investigating a case of child sexual exploitation in September of 2022, and that to a house in Thorold.

Police used a search warrant on Wednesday, and found evidence on a number of electronic devices.

This morning, police arrested 60-year old Rheal Marcel Foisy, charging him with:

Possession of Child Pornography Sec 163.1(4) (2 Counts)
Accessing Child Pornography Sec 163.1(4.1)
Making Child Pornography Available Sec 163.1(3

He remained in custody pending a bail hearing today.

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