A 21-year man from Chapel Island in Richmond County, Cape Breton, is facing 10 child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences, among other charges, say Eskasoni RCMP. Photo by FILEArticle contentA man from Richmond County, Cape Breton, is facing 10 child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences, among other charges, say Eskasoni RCMP.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAccording to an RCMP news release issued on Sunday, officers with the Eskasoni detachment of the RCMP responded on Nov. 19 to a report of a man causing mischief at a residence. Upon arrival, officers learned that a man had attempted to gain entry into a home to see a youth, who was inside.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThrough the investigation, the release said, officers determined the man began a relationship with the youth in September, which started online.Article contentOn Nov. 22, Eskasoni RCMP, with the assistance of Richmond County District RCMP, safely arrested Ethan Arnold Battiste, 21, at his residence in Chapel Island.Article contentA search warrant had been executed and a electronic device was seized, the RCMP release said.Article contentBattiste has been charged with three counts of sexual Interference and three counts of sexual assault, as well as charges for making sexually explicit material available to a child, luring a child, invitation to sexual touching, and making child sexual abuse and exploitation material.Article contentThe release said Battiste is also charged with break and enter, uttering threats, mischief under $5,000 and failing to comply with undertaking.Article contentBattiste remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Sydney Provincial Court on Dec. 16.Article contentGiven Battiste’s online presence, investigators believe there may be additional victims, the release said.Article contentRCMP officers are encouraging other survivors to come forward by contacting their local detachment or police of jurisdiction, the release added.Article content
RCMP charge Cape Breton man with multiple child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences
