Pictou County man faces firearms and child sexual abuse and exploitation material charges
The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a Central Caribou man following an investigation involving child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Photo by FileArticle contentA Central Caribou man has been charged following an investigation involving child sexual abuse and exploitation material.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn April, the RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit was notified by a social media platform that material was being transmitted through its service.Article contentArticle contentOn July 22, members of the unit, the RCMP Digital Forensic Services, Pictou County District RCMP and the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Glen Road East in Central Caribou.Article contentArticle contentElectronic devices and firearms were seized, police said in a July 23 news release.Article contentSteven Frederick Nelson, 67, of Central Caribou, has been charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, transmitting child sexual abuse and exploitation material, unlicensed possession of a firearm, and unsafe storage of a firearm.Article contentNelson was remanded into custody. His next court appearance was scheduled for July 28.Article content“Investigators believe additional victims, who are now adults, may’ve been targeted by Nelson dating back several years,” the release said. “Anyone who believes they (may have) been victimized by Nelson is encouraged to contact police.”Article content