Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RCMP Provincial General Investigation Section has charged a 29-year-old male from Regina with sexual assault (section 271 of the Criminal Code), sexual interference (section 151 of the Criminal Code) and possession of child pornography (section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code) stemming from an extensive investigation that began in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction in July, 2023. On September 30, 2023, as a result of continued investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in West Kelowna, British Columbia, where the male was located and arrested. During the search, electronic devices were located and seized for examination. The male is alleged to have initiated communication with the youth victim over Snapchat.
Investigation has determined there may be additional victims and police would like to identify them. The accused used the following profile names on Snapchat:
- Maximum_max11
- MaxxyMaxlove
- Stretch_Enjoyer
Anyone who’s had contact with someone using those names/handles on Snapchat, or other social media/communication platforms, are encouraged to contact their local police service and make a report. Police are cautioning youth to be vigilant when speaking with strangers online. Parents are asked to discuss safety precautions with their children.
The accused was transported back to Saskatchewan on October 2, 2023, held in custody and made his first court appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court on October 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
The RCMP will not be identifying the accused or providing specific details about the investigation to protect the identity of the youth victim and also to abide by a publication ban requested.
We thank our RCMP partners in British Columbia for their assistance with this investigation.