NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On June 26, 2024, detectives laid the following three additional criminal charges on Justin Joseph Fournier:
- Unlawfully possess child pornography
- Unlawfully access child pornography
- Import/Sell/Distribute child pornography
Fournier was reminded into custody with a future court date expected to take place on Friday, June 28, 2024.
The investigation remains ongoing by detectives with the Internet Child Exploitation Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009410.
Original Release
In June 2024, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Detectives assigned to the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began an investigation into child pornography offences committed using the Internet.
On June 26, 2024, Detectives from Niagara Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Technological Crime unit executed a search warrant at a private residence in the City of St. Catharines and seized digital devices capable of storing electronic data. Justin Joseph Fournier (43 years of age) was arrested and is charged with possession of child pornography.
Justin Joseph Fournier was held in custody after his arrest and is set to appear for a bail hearing on June 26, 2024, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street, in the City of St. Catharines.
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