A Moose Jaw man is facing child pornography charges following a related investigation into the online accessing of child pornography through a popular online social media app.

The Moose Jaw Police Service executed a search warrant in March at a residence identified as the location where the offences were occurring, where several electronic devices were seized for further forensic analysis. Evidence was located on the devices.

As a result, the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged 32-year-old James Swagierczak of Moose Jaw with;

  • Possession of Child Pornography – Sec. 163.1 (4) C.C.
  • Share/Make Available Child Pornography Sec. 163.1(3) C.C.

Swagierczak was released on an Undertaking with several conditions, including not to possess or access devices that connect to the internet, and no contact with any person under 16.

He is set to appear in court November 8 of this year.

The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of the Provincial Coordinator S/Sgt. Shawn Stubbs and investigators from Prince Albert Police Service, RCMP, Regina Police Service, and the Saskatoon Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the Internet.