A Thedford man has been charged following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.
OPP arrested 61-year-old Don Charles ‘Chuck’ Hasson on December 20th with making child pornography.
He was released from custody on a undertaking. He was set to show in court yesterday.
If you have any information related to this, please contact OPP or Crime Stoppers.
Children are our most valuable and precious members of society. Many victims of child sexual abuse are so young that they cannot tell their story. Every time an image or video depicting that abuse is shared, that child is re-victimized. Members of the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit will continue to pursue individuals who exploit children on the Internet.
Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding internet safety. Anyone wanting to make a difference is encouraged to go to protectchildren.ca and download the “Child Sexual Abuse- It Is Your Business” brochure from the Canadian Center for Child Protection. This is an important first step that can save a child. Other resources are available at cybertip.ca.
Please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 if you know anything. If wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Reporting information may also be made on the internet through cybertip.ca
Written By: K. Close