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57-year-old man charged following Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material investigation
June 10, 2026
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Saint John, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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The New Brunswick RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a 57-year-old man from Saint John, N.B., in connection with an investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
The investigation began in May 2025 when the New Brunswick ICE Unit began a proactive investigation on a media sharing platform. This investigation revealed that an individual in the Saint John area was offering Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material in May and June of 2025.
On January 8, 2026, members of the RCMP ICE Unit, Saint John Police Force, and the RCMP’s Digital Forensic Services Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Coldbrook Crescent in Saint John as part of the investigation. Police seized several electronic devices and a 57-year-old man was arrested at the scene. He was later released on strict conditions pending a future court appearance.
On June 8, 2026, the following charges were laid against 57-year-old David Walton in Saint John Provincial court:
- Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
- Accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material
- Making available child sexual abuse and exploitation material
David Walton is scheduled to appear in court on August 4, 2026.
The New Brunswick RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation Unit includes members from the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force.
If you are a victim, or have any information related to similar crimes, please contact your local police. If you have information that may assist an investigation and would like to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.