On December 18, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old, Josh Ackerland was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Access Child Pornography
  • Make Available Child Pornography

Josh Ackerland appeared in Bail court on December 18, 2024, to answer to the charges.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit is part of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet.  This has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Cybertip.ca is Canada’s national tip line for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. Tips from the public can help protect children from sexual abuse. Canadians are encouraged to report concerns to Cybertip.ca if someone they know may be victimizing children online. For more information on addressing child victimization or to report concerns visit cybertip.ca.

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