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40-year-old man charged following Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material investigation
June 29, 2026
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Burton, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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The New Brunswick RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a 40-year-old man from Burton, N.B., with accessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material.
The investigation began in December 2025 when the New Brunswick Internet Child Exploitation Unit was notified by the New Brunswick Major Crime Unit that Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material had been located on a device in relation to a separate investigation that started in April 2024.
On April 22, 2026, members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit, arrested the 40-year-old man in relation to the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material investigation. He was placed on strict conditions pending a future court appearance on September 22, 2026. The 40-year-old man remained in custody related to other charges.
On June 29, 2026, 40-year-old Jared Josiah Smith was charged with accessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material in the Fredericton Provincial Court.
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.