St. Catharines man charged following child exploitation investigation

A St. Catharines man is facing child exploitation-related charges following an investigation by the Niagara Regional Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit.

Police say the investigation began in April and led detectives to identify a suspect in St. Catharines.

On June 2nd, officers executed a search warrant at a residence and arrested 67-year-old Alan Albert Sider.

He is charged with accessing and possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

(Written by Brandon Warby)