57-year-old man arrested for making child porn, other related offences

Ottawa police car, OPS
Ottawa police car, OPS

By Andrew Osmond

Posted Sep 5, 2024 04:37:10 PM.

Last Updated Sep 5, 2024 04:37:15 PM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) have arrested and charged an east-end man following a two-year long investigation with multiple police units across the country.

57-year-old Brent McMullen of Ottawa has been charged with the following:

  • Make child pornography
  • Make written child pornography
  • Unlawfully possess child pornography
  • Access child pornography
  • Sexual interference
  • Telecommunication agreement to commit specific criminal offence with another under 18 years of age

On Wednesday, the ICE unit executed a warrant at a residence in Ottawa which is where the man was arrested.

Officials say McMullen appeared in court the same day.

People with information are asked to contact police’s ICE unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5660. Tips can also be submitted in an email sent to ICE@ottawapolice.ca.

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