NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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A Bradford man is facing nearly a dozen child pornography related offences in an ongoing investigation.
On Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, the South Simcoe Police Service was contacted by Canada Border Services Agency officers after they intercepted a package that contained child pornography. The investigation led police to a home in Bradford where a man was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. Police executed a search warrant at the home and seized a quantity of child pornography and several electronic devices.
As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Jesse Morellato of Bradford was charged with the following offences:
• importing child pornography - two counts
• possessing child pornography - three counts
• mailing obscene matter - two counts
• accessing child pornography
• distributing child pornography
• possession of obscene materials
• possession of a prohibited weapon
The accused was held for a bail hearing. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kai Johnson at 905-775-3311 ext. 1040, [email protected] or Crime Stoppers.
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