Hawkesbury man facing child pornography charges
Posted Feb 14, 2023 03:15:00 PM.
One man is facing charges following an investigation into child sexual exploitation in Hawkesbury.
Following an investigation by members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Digital Forensics Unit and Hawkesbury OPP, a search warrant was executed on Friday, Feb. 10.
Officers seized a quantity of suspected drugs and electronic devices, and as a result, Andrew Smith, 35, of Hawkesbury, faces the following charges:
- Possession of child pornography
- Fail to comply with a release order
- Possession of a schedule III substance
- Possession of a schedule I substance (three counts)
The accused remains in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in court again on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Ontario Court of Justice in L'Orignal.
If you have information regarding internet child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
