CAPE BRETON COURT_303923555.JPEGArticle contentA Cape Breton man accused of sexually exploiting girls in exchange for drugs has elected to be tried in Nova Scotia Supreme Court by a judge alone.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 contentCarmen Nicholas Pozzebon, 38, of New Waterford, faces 15 charges, including sexual assault, obtaining sexual services for consideration from a person under age 18, three counts of child luring by communicating with a person under age 18 for the purpose of facilitating the commission of sexual offence, two counts of sexual exploitation for touching a young person with a part of his body, invitation to sexual touching involving a person under age 16, making child pornography, possession of child pornography (images on a cellphone), and distributing intimate image without consent.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentHe is also charged with four counts of trafficking cocaine.Article contentThe offences allegedly took place between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2025, and involve three alleged female victims.Article contentCape Breton Regional Police arrested Pozzebon after executing search warrants at two New Waterford residences on Dec. 11, 2025.Article contentA 17-year-old female was also charged with procuring a person under the age of 18 to provide sexual services for consideration, extortion, trafficking a person under the age of 18, and receiving a material benefit for trafficking a person under the age of 18.Article contentPozzebon, who has not yet entered pleas, continues his release under house arrest conditions.Article contentHe is next scheduled to appear in Sydney provincial court for a status update on Aug. 26.Article content
Cape Breton man elects Supreme Court trial on sex-related and drug charges
