News release
58-year-old man charged in connection with child pornography investigation
April 25, 2025
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Moncton, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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A 58-year-old man from Moncton, N.B., has been charged in connection with an investigation into child pornography.
The investigation, led by the Codiac Regional RCMP, began in July 2024 following information received from the public.
On July 19, 2024, members of the Codiac Regional RCMP and the RCMP's Digital Forensic Services executed a search warrant at a residence in Dieppe, N.B. A 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and police seized several electronic devices as part of their investigation. He was later released on conditions pending a future court appearance.
On April 22, 2025, a charge of possession of child pornography was laid against Donald Ricker in Moncton Provincial Court. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
The New Brunswick RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation Unit, which includes members from the Saint John Police Force and the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, assisted the Codiac Regional RCMP with this investigation.
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