Cochrane RCMP investigation into alleged online child luring leads to arrest at Calgary residence

A 29-year-old Calgary man faces charges following a Cochrane RCMP investigation.

Mounties say it began in May of this year when a concerned parent reported that their child was sharing intimate images with an unknown person online.

Police were able to search the child’s devices to get the phone number and social media accounts being used by the suspect.

The suspect was arrested after a search warrant was executed at a Calgary residence on July 8th and the list of charges includes luring a child and possession of child sexual abuse material.

After being held in custody, the accused is slated to appear in Provincial Court in Calgary on July 10th.

Anyone with information about child exploitation offences is encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment or CRIMESTOPPERS.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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