Grimsby man busted on three counts of child pornography

In an investigation that’s been going on since November, Niagara Police ICE (Internet Child Exploitation) officers charged a Grimsby man with three separate counts related to child pornography today (April 6).

Mitchell Bradley Stewart, 32, was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of access to child pornography.

He was held in custody pending a video bail hearing today in the courthouse in St. Catharines.

Members of the public are also encouraged to report crimes anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

The Niagara Regional Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet and conducts investigations into Internet Child Exploitation Offences in partnership with numerous Ontario Police Services.  from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Members of the public can report suspicious Internet activities relating to child exploitation to the Niagara Regional Police Service, or online at www.cybertip.ca. Internet safety tips for parents, children and Internet users are also available on the Cybertip website.