News release
PEI RCMP charge three people with possessing child pornography as part of national operation
March 26, 2025
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RCMP Headquarters, PE, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP
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Project STEEL was an extensive nationwide and coordinated joint operation led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sûreté du Québec (SQ), and RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC). It brought together 63 law enforcement partners across Canada. The project successfully targeted online child sexual exploitation, and took place from February 17 to 28, 2025.
During Project Steel, the PEI RCMP Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit conducted three investigations and executed Search Warrants resulting in three people being charged:
• Terry Reeder, 60, charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography and Transmitting Child Pornography, next court appearance will be April 16, 2025 at the Summerside Court.
• A youth whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Distribution of Child Pornography. Their next court appearance will be April 23, 2025 at the Charlottetown Court.
• Ian Robertson Green, 24, charged with Possession of Child Pornography, two counts of Transmitting Child Pornography, next court appearance will be April 28, 2025 at Charlottetown Court.
The PEI RCMP ICE Unit is continuing its investigation related to Project STEEL.
"Our priority is protecting children from online predators who exploit digital platforms to commit devastating crimes. Every case we investigate is a step toward ensuring that offenders are brought to justice. We urge all Islanders to remain vigilant—education and awareness are key to keeping children safe online." said Cpl Robert Yaschuk, PEI RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
Visit the Canadian Centre for Child Protection at protectchildren.ca for additional resources and information.
For more information about Project STEEL contact:
RCMP Media Relations
rcmp.hqmediarelations-dgrelationsmedias.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
613-843-5999
For information concerning the Prince Edward Island RCMP investigations please contact:
Corporal Gavin Moore / Caporal Gavin Moore
Media Relations Officer / Agent des relations avec les médias
RCMP PEI / GRC – IPE
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"Our priority is protecting children from online predators who exploit digital platforms to commit devastating crimes. Every case we investigate is a step toward ensuring that offenders are brought to justice. We urge all Islanders to remain vigilant—education and awareness are key to keeping children safe online."
Cpl Robert Yaschuk, PEI RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit.