(St. John’s, NL), August 24, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have made an arrest in connection child pornography in St. John’s.

RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a residence in downtown St. John’s on Tuesday, August 21, 2023, following a request for police assistance. The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) unit was engaged to investigate the report.

As a result of an investigation into the event, on August 22, a 53-year-old male from St. John’s was arrested and charged with making child pornography, voyeurism and mischief. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to the offences.

Anyone with information to assist investigators is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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 File # 2023-48639

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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