Thursday, April 25, 2024

Niagara Falls man faces child pornography charges

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A 45-year-old man is facing charges following an investigation by Niagara police into the on-line sexual exploitation of children.

Police executed a search warrant at a home in Niagara Falls on Dec. 8. Officers seized a number of computer systems and storage media.

Forty-five-year-old James “Ed” Lochead was arrested on Wednesday and charged with possession and making available child pornography.

The Niagara Regional Police Service is reminding residents to report suspicious internet activities relating to child exploitation to the police.

For more information about internet safety tips for parents, children and internet users, click here.

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