Ottawa Police have charged a 22-year-old man with possession and accessing child sexual abuse materials following an investigation that began in May. Mattias Chicoine, a resident of Ottawa’s south end, was arrested Tuesday and appeared in court Wednesday.
Investigation Details
The Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit initiated the probe in May after receiving a report about an individual sharing child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM) online. On Tuesday, ICE officers executed a search warrant at a residence in south Ottawa, leading to Chicoine’s arrest.
Chicoine faces two charges: possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography, as defined under the Criminal Code. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not disclosed further details about the nature or volume of the materials involved.
Police Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case or similar activities to contact the OPS ICE unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5660, or via email at ICE@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
Ottawa Police have not released additional comments, but they emphasize the importance of community assistance in combating online child exploitation. The ICE unit specializes in investigating internet-facilitated crimes against children, including the distribution and possession of abusive materials.
