On Air Now

World's Best Weekend

Midnight - 9:00am

  • 519-537-1047

Now Playing

ALICIA KEYS

GIRL ON FIRE

Download

Tavistock Woman Charged Following Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation

A 34 year old woman from Tavistock has been charged with three counts of making an agreement or arrangement to commit a sexual offence against a child under the age of 16.

TAVISTOCK - A 34 year old woman from Tavistock has been charged after an investigation into online child sexual exploitation. 

Police did not release the woman's name. The charges include three counts of making an agreement or arrangement to commit a sexual offence against a child under the age of 16. The charges stem from an investigation by the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, assisted by Digital Forensics, along with members of the Oxford County OPP Detachment. 

On Tuesday officers executed a search warrant at the woman's home in Tavistock and seized anything with a connection to the internet. 

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing on the 17th of June, 2020.

 Anyone wanting to make a difference is encouraged to go to www.protectchildren.ca to download the "Child Sexual Abuse-It Is Your Business" brochure from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. This is an important first step that can save a child.

Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding Internet safety. Parents and anyone interested in protecting children can find resources to assist them at www.cybertip.ca.

Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this investigation or if you have information regarding Internet child exploitation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.  Reporting information may also be made on the Internet through www.cybertip.ca.

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.
Rating *

Weather

Recently Played