{"id":105162,"date":"2025-02-24T08:28:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editionap.ca\/?p=105162"},"modified":"2026-02-17T21:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:52:45","slug":"hawkesbury-man-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tribune-express.ca\/en\/actualites\/hawkesbury-man-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawkesbury man arrested on child pornography charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"335\">A Hawkesbury man has been charged in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police\u2019s Hawkesbury Detachment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"335\">The investigation, which received support from the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, culminated in a search warrant at a local residence where electronic devices were seized.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"558\">Kevin Lessard, 33, was arrested and faces charges of possession of child pornography. He was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L\u2019Orignal on March 26, 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"856\">The OPP emphasized its commitment to aggressively pursuing individuals who use technology to exploit children. Authorities urged parents to remain vigilant and to discuss internet safety with their children. Resources and additional information can be found at cybertip.ca and protectchildren.ca.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1084\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Anyone with information regarding online child exploitation is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or to provide anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), ontariocrimestoppers.ca, or cybertip.ca.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Hawkesbury man has been charged in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police\u2019s Hawkesbury Detachment. The investigation, which received support from the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, culminated in a search warrant at a local residence where electronic devices were seized. 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