The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Cybercrime – Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Cambridge man as part of an investigation involving child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM – formerly referred to as child pornography).

On February 5, 2026, police executed a search warrant as part of the investigation at a Cambridge residence and arrested a male.

A 40-year-old Cambridge man has been charged with several offences, including:

• Possessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
• Importing/Distributing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
• Assault with a Weapon
• Assault a Peace Officer
• Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This initiative is supported by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.