Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
A 26-year-old man from Fredericton, N.B., has been charged in connection with an investigation into child pornography in the community.
The investigation, led by the New Brunswick RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit, began in 2022, following information received from the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC).
On April 5, 2023, members of the RCMP ICE Unit, along with members of the Fredericton Police Force and the RCMP’s Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant at a residence in Fredericton, as part of the investigation. A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and police seized several electronic devices. The man was later released pending a future court appearance.
On December 19, 2023, Drake Brayall was charged with possession of child pornography in Fredericton Provincial Court. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 26, 2024.
The New Brunswick RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit includes members from the Saint John Police Force and the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. The RCMP’s Digital Forensic Services Unit and members from the Fredericton Police Force assisted with the ongoing investigation.