Child pornography investigation leads to arrest
January 16, 2025
A cyber crime investigation has resulted in a local man being arrested on a child pornography charge.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in November 2024 after receiving information that a local internet user had been suspected of uploading a file that contained child sexual abuse material.
As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed at a Frederica Street East residence on the morning of Wednesday, January 15.
A suspect was arrested and multiple electronic devices were seized.
Ronald Howard WRIGLEY, 73, is charged with Possession of Child Pornography.
The accused appeared in court on Wednesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
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