As a result of three unrelated investigations involving the Hamilton Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit, three males were identified and charged in relation to child sexual exploitative offences.

In November, the ICE Unit obtained thirteen judicial orders which included three warrants to search residences related to men in the Hamilton area. These men were believed to be committing child sexual exploitative offences. With assistance from the Technological Crimes Unit, Vice and Drugs Unit and Uniform Patrol, the warrants were executed. The males were arrested without incident and charged with various child pornography-related offences.

During the course of the investigation, police located inside one of the residences, a quantity of psilocybin (magic mushrooms). Additional evidence gathered led investigators to believe it was produced for personal use.

The investigation remains ongoing as forensic examinations of the seized devices, capable of storing digital media continues and there is a possibility further charges may be filed.

The Hamilton Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit continues to relentlessly pursue offenders who engage in the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.

CHARGED

• Shaun Stephan Dennis, 35-years-of age, from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Distribution of Child Pornography
• Possession of Child Pornography

CHARGED

• Jordan Alexander Blois, 25-years-of-age, from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Distribution of Child Pornography
• Making Child Pornography Readily Available
• Possession of Child Pornography x 2
• Production of a Schedule III Substance – Psilocybin
• Possession of a Schedule III Substance - Psilocybin

CHARGED

• Jacob Christopher Devreeze, 20-years-of-age, from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Possession of Child Pornography x 2

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.

The Hamilton Police Service ICE Unit remains dedicated to investigating and holding offenders accountable for internet-based child exploitative offences, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic

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.

If you have any information in regards to this individual or incident you can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com