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Beamsville Man Facing Child Pornography Charges

Friday, 6 October 2023 13:48

By Linda Morgan

Suspect accused of exploiting kids from Canada and the United States

A man from Beamsville has been arrested in connection to a child pornography case.

Yesterday, Niagara Regional Police received a tip from the United States Homeland Security Investigations and the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Police say they received evidence that a Niagara resident was exploitating children in the United States and Canada online.

Earlier today, 36 year old Matthew Bruce Iverson was arrested.

He was charged with the following offences:

Make Child Pornography (written)
Possess Child Pornography
Make Child Pornography Available

During a search, detectives seized several electronic devices believed to be connected to the investigation.

A bail hearing will take place later today.

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