In May, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit received information from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in relation to an individual believed to be accessing child exploitation material in Greater Sudbury.

On July 3, 2024, the ICE and Computer Forensics Units executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury where computer devices were seized from the residence.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, on July 18, 2024, 63-year-old, Joel Mackey was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Access - Child Pornography  
  • Possession - Child Pornography                    

Joel Mackey appeared in bail court on the July 18, 2024, to answer to these 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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