Niagara police arrest man after child sexual abuse material probe

Niagara police have arrested a male suspect following an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

As a result of the investigation that began in August, a man from Fonthill, in Pelham, was identified as a suspect.

On Thursday, officers executed a search warrant at a Fonthill home.

Investigators say the digital forensic examination on scene led to the arrest of 46-year-old Andrew Joseph Pineault for several offences related to child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Pimeault was held in custody after his arrest and is set to appear for a bail hearing on Thursday at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 905-688-4111.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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