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RCMP Provincial ICE Unit charge Maccan man with child pornography offences
The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Maccan man with child pornography offences.
On April 13, 2023, the RCMP’s ICE Unit assisted by Cumberland County District RCMP, and RCMP Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant at a home on Hwy. 242 in Maccan. RCMP officers located a 67-yer-old man at the home and safely arrested him.
Investigators were directed to the residence after a social media application notified law enforcement that child pornography was accessed on their service.
James Bayley has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Accessing Child Pornography. Bayley was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on June 19, 2023.
In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography. This means that anyone who encounters child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failing to report suspicious activity and materials could result in penalties similar to failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. The RCMP encourages citizens to be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting any suspected offences to your local police or by using Canada’s National tipline for reporting online sexual exploitation of children at www.cybertip.ca.
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UPDATE: Wanted Wentworth man arrested
54-year-old Leland Lynds, who was wanted on an arrest warrant and for other incidents for which charges have not yet been laid, was arrested in Sussex, New Brunswick by the New Brunswick RCMP.
On March 21, 2023, Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of threats at a home in Wentworth involving Lynds and a man known to him. Lynds was not located at the time and the investigation continued.
On March 27, charges of Unsafe Storage of a Firearm and Failure to Comply with Conditions of a Release Order were laid against Lynds and a province-wide arrest warrant was issued by the Court. RCMP officers continued with their attempts to locate Lynds and their investigation. A plea for information about Lynds’ whereabouts was issued to the public.
On April 11, Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a threats at a home in Middleboro where Lynds, who was in possession of a firearm, had threatened to kill a man known to him. The man fled in his vehicle and Lynds, in his own vehicle, began chasing him. Colchester County District RCMP members were dispatched to assist and Lynds was located on Hwy. 4 in Wentworth. A traffic stop was attempted by Lynds refused to stop. A pursuit was initiated but was eventually terminated due to high speeds and Lynds fled. The victim in this incident was not injured.
On April 13, Lynds was located at a motel in the Sussex, New Brunswick, area and was safely arrested by members of the New Brunswick RCMP Emergency Response Team. Lynds was returned to Nova Scotia and held in custody. He will be facing new charges of:
- Attempted Murder;
- Uttering Threats (2 counts);
- Careless Use of a Firearm;
- Pointing a Firearm;
- Unauthorized Possession of a Restricted Firearm;
- Possession of a Restricted Firearm Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized;
- Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle;
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm;
- Flight from Police;
- Failure to Comply with Conditions of a Release Order
Lynds has been remanded into custody and will appear in Amherst Provincial Court on April 18, 2023.
The Nova Scotia RCMP would like to thank the New Brunswick RCMP for their assistance in locating and arresting Lynds and we would also like to thank the public for the tips and information they provided.
