NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In April of 2019, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation commenced an investigation into the sexual exploitation of children.
The investigation led investigators to a Niagara Falls residence. On May 23, 2019, members assigned to the Niagara Regional Police Service's I.C.E. Unit, concluded their investigation, which resulted in the identification of a suspect.
As a result, 64-year-old Tim Allan of Niagara Falls, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following:
- Count one - possession of child pornography Sec. 163.1(4)CC
- Count two - possession of child pornography Sec. 163.1(4)CC
- Count three - access child pornography Sec. 163.1(4.1)CC
Allan has been held in custody pending a bail hearing which will take place on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Members of the public are also encouraged to report crimes anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
The Niagara Regional Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet and conducts investigations into Internet Child Exploitation Offences in partnership with numerous Ontario Police Services. This investigative initiative has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Members of the public can report suspicious Internet activities relating to child exploitation to the Niagara Regional Police Service, or online at www.cybertip.ca. Internet safety tips for parents, children and Internet users are also available on the Cybertip website.
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