News release
44-year-old man charged in connection with investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation material
September 3, 2026
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Oromocto, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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A 44-year-old man from Oromocto, N.B., has been charged in connection with an investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
The investigation began in August 2025, as part of a proactive investigation by the RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
On January 21, 2026, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Oromocto as part of the ongoing investigation. The 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and police seized several electronic devices. The man was released from custody on strict conditions pending a future court appearance.
On September 2, 2026, Eric Edouard Gregoire was charged with possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, as well as making available child sexual abuse and exploitation material in Fredericton Provincial Court. He was scheduled to return to court on October 7, 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. Be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting suspected offences to your local police or to Canada’s national tip line at www.cybertip.ca.
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