An Arnprior resident is facing additional charges after two more teenage victims were identified from new evidence in a sexual offence case.
On August 24th, the OPP arrested and charged 30-year-old Alex Finan following a four month investigation.
After police seized several electronic devices, two additional victims, 15 and 16 years old, have now been identified.
Additional charges include:
- Transmit sexually explicit material to a person under 18,
- Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication – 2 counts
- Makes, prints, publishes or possession for the purpose of publication any child pornography section
- Possession of child pornography
- Voyeurism
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Renfrew Detachment, with assistance of the Renfrew OPP Crime Unit, arrested and charged Alex FINAN, 30 years old, after a four month investigation on August 24, 2021.
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew at a later date.
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 cybertip.ca.
Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this investigation or if you have information regarding Internet child exploitation to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 613-735-8477, toll free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.valleytips.ca.
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