The Hamilton Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit conducted an investigation into an individual distributing child pornography to other users of an online text-based chat application. The male was identified as being a resident of Hamilton and on Thursday, October 10, 2019, members of the ICE Unit, Technological Crime Unit, and uniform patrol executed a search warrant at a Hamilton residence.

A 27-year-old man was arrested, charged, and was brought before the courts. A forensic examination of the seized electronic devices is ongoing and it is possible that further charges may be filed.

CHARGED

• Alexander DZONOV (27 years) of Hamilton

CHARGES 

• Distribution of Child Pornography
• Accessing Child Pornography
• Possession of Child Pornography
• Failure to Comply with a Probation Order

The Hamilton Police Service is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Combat Internet Child Exploitation. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

If you have information in regards to this individual or incident you can contact a member of the Hamilton Police Service’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit at (905) 540-5247 or if you wish to provide information anonymously, by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.