After reports of a wanted individual on a Canada-wide warrant for alleged child pornography offences came to the Grande Prairie Special Investigative Unit, police have confirmed one man has been arrested and is in custody.
According to investigators, 65-year-old Grande Prairie resident Ronald Duivenvoorde was identified in Chilliwack and appeared to be attempting to flee the country. Members of the Chilliwack RCMP Serious Crimes Unit tracked the man down and were able to successfully execute the warrant.
Duivenvoorde was arrested and charged with allegedly accessing child pornography and three counts of failure to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act.
Duivenvoorde was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remains in custody with a scheduled court appearance in Grande Prairie on May 8th.
Constable Michelle Jaszczyszyn from the Special Investigative Unit says the result of the investigation shows a dedication from a combination of individuals who are dedicated to protecting children against exploitation.
“We are grateful to our partner agencies in BC who assisted in our investigation and with the apprehension of the Accused.”
The investigation remains ongoing and police say an update is “anticipated” as more information comes forward.