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New Westminster resident facing child porn charges

A New Westminster man is facing child porn charges following a nearly year-long investigation by police.
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A New Westminster man is facing child porn charges following a nearly year-long investigation by police.

The New Westminster Police Department’s major crime unit began investigating the suspect in June 2017 in connection with images of child sexual abuse, according to a press release from police.

Police obtained a search warrant, and on Dec. 13 officers searched the suspect’s New Westminster home.

Today (May 9), the New Westminster Police Department announced the suspect had been arrested and charges had been approved. Shane Tucker, 46, is charged with accessing and possessing child pornography, according to police.

Tucker was released from custody and must abide by a number of conditions. Tucker cannot own, possess or use any electronic device capable of accessing the internet; possess any device capable of storing data; go into any public park, public swimming area, community centre, daycare centre, school ground or playground where kids under 16 could be present (except with permission from his bail supervisor); contact or communicate directly or indirectly or be alone with someone who is or appears to be under 16 years of age; and he must not engage in activities, volunteer work or employment that could put him in contact with people under 16 (except with permission from his bail supervisor).

Tucker is scheduled to appear in court on May 23.