A Digby County man has been charged with child pornography offences. FileArticle contentA 44-year-old Digby County man has been charged with child pornography offences.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 contentOn June 19, the RCMP says, its provincial internet child exploitation unit, assisted by Digby RCMP and digital forensic services, searched a home on Ridge Road in Acaciaville, a community about 35 kilometres southwest of Annapolis Royal.Article contentArticle contentThe RCMP said they seized electronic evidence after learning that child pornography was being transmitted by a user accessing the internet in that residence.Article contentArticle contentJustin John Horner of Acaciaville was arrested and additional evidence was seized from the home.Article contentHorner has been charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of making child pornography available.Article contentHorner was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Digby provincial court on Oct. 14.Article contentThe RCMP advises that in Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography, and anyone who discovers child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Article contentFailure to report the discovery of child pornography could result in penalties similar to those for failure to report child abuse, as set out in the Child and Family Services Act. Article contentThe RCMP encourages citizens to be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting suspected offences to local police or to Canada’s national tip line: cybertip.ca.Article content
RCMP charge Digby County man with child pornography offences
