Kelowna man arrested for child sexual abuse images weeks after same conviction

Kelowna police have arrested a man for possessing images of child sexual abuse who was convicted of the same offence just weeks earlier.

A search warrant led members of Kelowna RCMP’s Integrated Child Exploitation unit to arrest the same man, according to a release from the Kelowna RCMP. 

“In the latest case, a 23-year-old Kelowna resident and known repeat offender, has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography," Cpl. James Jenkins said in the release.

"This offender was convicted of the same offence earlier this year and has been remanded in custody until his next appearance schedule for April 20. The effective enforcement action by the Kelowna ICE Unit highlights our commitment to investigate, arrest, and charge individuals who choose to victimize children.” 

Police did not release his identity.

Results from a forensic search of the suspect's devices will be submitted to the BC Prosecution Service along with recommended charges. 

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