For Immediate release: August 26, 2016

The Hamilton Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began an investigation after receiving information from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC). The information concerned an individual who was communicating with a 15 year old female from another country. During these conversations the male asked for and received nude images of the female. Once the photos were obtained the individual threatened to upload the photos to the internet if the female didn’t send more photos. The electronic device used was identified as being from an Ancaster address.

On August 25th 2016 members of the ICE Unit, Technological Crime Unit, and uniform patrol executed a search warrant at an Ancaster residence.

During the search, evidence including cell phones and computers were seized.

A 25 year old Ancaster man was arrested and charged.

A forensic examination of the seized electronic devices is ongoing.

Charged: Martin SAWICKI

Charges: Possession of Child Pornography, Extortion

A Bail Hearing is scheduled for August 29th 2016

The Hamilton Police Service is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to combat Internet Child Exploitation. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.