The OPP has charged a Petawawa resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.
59-years-old Conrad Clarence Welk of Petawawa has been arrested and charged with two counts of possession of child pornography, one count of making child pornography available and one count of accessing child pornography.
A search warrant was executed at a home in Petawawa on Wednesday, August 5th. Police seized several electronic exhibits for further examination.
The investigation was conducted by the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, assisted by Digital Forensics with members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment.
The accused scheduled to appear in court on September 22nd in Pembroke.
The OPP says anyone wanting to make a difference is encouraged to go to www.protectchildren.ca to download the “Child Sexual Abuse-It Is Your Business” brochure from the Canadian Center for Child Protection. This is an important first step that can save a child.
Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding internet safety. Parents and anyone interested in protecting children can find resources to assist them at www.cybertip.ca.
