By Dori Modney (@Dori_Modney on Twitter)

U-of-L student facing porn charges after suspected voyeur arrested at University pool

Mar 24, 2018 | 9:50 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB.  –  ***Up-Date as of 10:00-pm March 23.

An 18-year old university student been arrested by the Internet Child Exploitation unit for allegedly filming adults and children inside the change room at the U-of-L pool.  ICE was tipped off to the suspicious behavior by pool staff and University Security employees.

On Thursday, March 22, the suspect was arrested at the University’s Centre for Sport and Wellness. Investigators allege the man was filming inside the pool’s change room area while it was being used by a youth swim club, whose participants ranged in age from 5 to 18.

The Ice team conducted a search warrant at the suspect’s home on Friday morning and seized a number of computers and electronic devices which will undergo forensic examination.

ICE’s investigation continues and investigators are recommending charges of voyeurism, possession of child pornography, accessing child pornography, and making child pornography.

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Anyone with information about this investigation or any child exploitation offence is encouraged to contact local police or www.cybertip.ca.

On Friday afternoon, the university posted a statement on its notice board, confirming the person arrested was a university student.

The statement noted: “Out of concern for the safety, security and well-being of the University community and members of the public who use our facilities, the student has been prohibited from returning to campus. We will continue to work closely with the ALERT unit to assist in their investigation.”

To ensure facility users are aware of this situation, Sport and Recreation Services is attempting to contact user groups that may have used the facility during the periods when the alleged offences occurred”.

ICE’s investigation continues and investigators are recommending charges of voyeurism, possession of child pornography, accessing child pornography, and making child pornography.

Anyone with information about this investigation or any child exploitation offence is encouraged to contact local police or www.cybertip.ca.