Earlier today, Sault Police detectives charged a 41-year-old man with providing sexually explicit material to a child under 16 and luring a child under 16.
The charges were part of an investigation initiated by the Winnipeg Police Service and assisted by the Thunder Bay Police Service.
In March, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit received a cybertip report regarding an adult communicating inappropriately with a child under 16 via a social media platform.
"Based on the information received, the investigation was transferred to the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crime Unit," a news release said.
In September, "their investigation revealed the suspect — identified as the accused — resides in Sault Ste. Marie. The investigation was then transferred to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service."
Detectives with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Technological Crime Unit executed a search warrant, examined devices belonging to the accused, and formed grounds for an arrest and charges.
This morning, detectives arrested the accused in the Sault.
Justin Goodchild is charged with:
- Providing Sexually Explicit Material to a Child Under 16
- Luring a Child Under 16
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.