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A 33-year-old constable with the RCMP, based in the St. Paul, Alta., Detachment, and charged him with crimes of sexual exploitation of children.
The charges come after an investigation by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) internet child exploitation (ICE) unit.
The investigation began in November 2023 when the suspect allegedly uploaded two videos showing child sexual exploitation to Snapchat, ALERT said in a news release Friday.
The national child exploitation crime center notified the RCMP ALERT.
Investigators were able to identify the suspect at the end of April 2024 and an arrest was made on April 25.
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According to ALERT, a search warrant was obtained and a search was made at the suspect’s home in St. Evidence was seized and a forensic investigation will be conducted on the seized devices, ALERT said.
Evan Peacock, 33, a constable with the RCMP, has been charged with two counts each of possessing, distributing and accessing child pornography.
Peacock has been with the RCMP for three years. He has been suspended with pay. Peacock was released from custody with several conditions. His next court appearance is May 23.
“While the investigation and charges relate to online crimes, the nature of the suspect’s employment placed him in a position of trust and authority,” ALERT said in a news release.
“ICE encourages anyone with information about this case to come forward and contact police. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS).”
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