NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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The Thunder Bay Police Service has made an arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation into possession of child pornography.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crimes Unit on Nov. 3, 2019 began an investigation after information was received that a local Internet user had uploaded files suspected to be child pornography.
An ongoing investigation revealed the suspicious files were consistent with child pornography. Investigators were also able to identify the local Internet user.
As a result of these findings, investigators obtained and executed search warrant for a residential address in the 200 block of Varsity Place on Monday, Jan. 20.
During the search police located multiple electronic devices containing images consistent with child pornography.
Christopher D W MCCULLOCH, 36, of Thunder Bay, is charged with Possession of Child Pornography.
He appeared in court on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and was released with a future appearance date of Feb. 14, 2020.
The investigation is ongoing.
