Hamilton Police received information from outside sources about four individuals being in possession of child pornography. Police conducted an investigation and arrested three males from Hamilton and one from Brantford.

The Hamilton Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit continues to relentlessly pursue offenders, who are involved in child exploitation offences online. From November 25 to December 19, 2019, police conducted four unrelated investigations based on outside information that the males may be in possession of child pornography. After executing search warrants Police arrested and charged the following individuals.

CHARGED: Lee Ronald Doolittle (male, 49-years) Brantford resident

• Possession of Child Pornography

CHARGED: Zackary Joseph McKellar (24-years) Hamilton resident

• Possession of Child Pornography x 2

CHARGED: Gregory Paul Thompson (57-years) Hamilton resident

• Possession of Child Pornography x 2

CHARGED: Sami Warda Oshana (43-years) Hamilton resident

• Distribution of Child Pornography x 2
• Possession of Child Pornography x 2

The investigations are still ongoing and further charges may be laid in the future.

The Hamilton Police Service is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Combat Internet Child Exploitation. 

If you have any information that you believe could assist with these investigations into these crimes you are asked to contact any member of the ICE unit by calling 905-540-5247.