Incident Number
TB24034496

A child pornography investigation has led to the arrest of a Thunder Bay resident.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in August after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of uploading material consistent with child pornography.

With the assistance of the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit, a search warrant was executed at a Walnut Street residence on the morning of Thursday, September 19.

A suspect was located and arrested. Multiple electronic devices have been seized for further examination.

William Joseph KEARNEY, 54, of Thunder Bay, is charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Accessing Child Pornography.

The accused has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

Location
Thunder Bay