Kitchener male arrested for child pornography possession

Waterloo Regional Police Services car. (Justine Fraser, CityNews 570.)
Waterloo Regional Police Services car. (Justine Fraser, CityNews 570.)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Oct 25, 2024 02:03:50 PM.

Last Updated Oct 25, 2024 03:14:54 PM.

A Kitchener man faces charges in connection with a child pornography investigation.

Regional police said the probe was launched this month and they arrested a 42-year-old man on Oct. 25.

The male is charged with making available child pornography and possession of child pornography.

The accused is being held in police custody for a bail hearing.

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