Published Aug 26, 20251 minute readRCMP announced Tuesday that an Antigonish man has been charged with three child pornography offences after officers executed a search warrant at a home on Martin Street on Aug. 20. Photo by File photoArticle contentThe RCMP’s provincial internet child exploitation unit has charged an Antigonish man with three 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 contentAn RCMP news release Tuesday said officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Martin Street in Antigonish on Aug. 20 and seized electronic evidence.Article contentArticle contentInvestigators were directed to the home after a social media application notified law enforcement that child pornography had been transmitted through its service.Article contentArticle contentRCMP said that as a result of the investigation, Daniel Charles MacDonald, 49, has been charged with accessing and possessing child pornography and making written child pornography.Article contentMacDonald was released on the conditions of an undertaking to police and will be arraigned in Antigonish provincial court Nov. 26.Article contentThe Aug. 20 undertaking prohibits MacDonald from communicating with anyone younger than 18 unless it’s under the direct supervision of an adult and the young person’s parent or guardian is aware of his charges, and from attending parks, playgrounds, daycares, schools, swimming pools and other places where children are likely to be present.Article contentMacDonald also cannot use any social media apps or cloud storage services and can only be on the internet for banking, seeking employment or medical reasons.Article content
Tip from social media app leads to child pornography charges against Antigonish man
