Incident Number
TB24027808
A local resident has been arrested on child pornography charges.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in July after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of accessing material consistent with child pornography.
A search warrant was executed at a residence in October and multiple electronic devices were seized.
As a result of the continued investigation, the suspect turned himself in to police on the morning of Wednesday, November 6.
Manuel JOAQUIM, 55, of Thunder Bay, is charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Accessing Child Pornography.
The accused appeared in court on Wednesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
Location
Thunder Bay