28-year-old man charged in internet child exploitation investigation

On June 8, 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation and Computer Forensics Units in collaboration with the Emergency Response Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, 28-year-old, Matthew Newton was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Access Child Pornography x2
• Possess Child Pornography x2

Matthew Newton appeared in bail court on June 8, 2023 to answer to the charges.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit is part of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Cybertip.ca is Canada’s national tip line for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. Tips from the public can help protect children from sexual abuse. Canadians are encouraged to report concerns to Cybertip.ca if someone they know may be victimizing children online. For more information on addressing child victimization or to report concerns visit cybertip.ca.