Calgary Man Charged in Exploitation Case Against a Lethbridge Teen
LETHBRIDGE – A 61-year old Calgary man has been arrested for alleged child exploitation against a Lethbridge teen.
ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) team, including members from Calgary Police, Lethbridge Police and RCMP, took Laurence Bouwmeester into custody at this home on August 23.
Police say he met a 14-year old boy online, and was involved in a sexual relationship him. It’s alleged that it escalated to physical sexual offences, and lasted over two years.
The investigation began with a complaint made to Lethbridge Police this past March, when the victim’s parents found explicit photos, messages and videos on his computer.