The man allegedly uploaded child pornography through the social media application Snapchat. (Photo:LNN)

By Joel Mendelson

Taber man facing multiple child pornography charges

Oct 23, 2023 | 2:08 PM

TABER, AB – Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has charged a Taber man with multiple child pornography offences. The man allegedly uploaded child pornography through the social media application Snapchat.

ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit, along with the Taber Police Service (TPS), arrested 25-year-old Brady Pavka, and said they searched a home in Taber on October 19, 2023. Pavka was charged with accessing, possessing, and making available child pornography.

Chief Graham Abela of the TPS said, “Child sexual exploitation offences have steadily increased across the province and have a substantial impact on communities big and small. We applaud our partnership with ALERT and out shared commitment to keeping kids safe online.”

ICE’s investigation is ongoing, with its next steps being a forensic analysis and inspection of seized mobile devices.

Chair of the Taber Municipal Police Commission, and member of ALERT’s Civilian Advisory Committee John MacDonald said, “The work of ALERT investigating those that allegedly prey on the most vulnerable is really needed at this time. Thanks to the province for funding these ICE teams.”

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He continued, “It is great to see our own Taber Police Service partnering and working together with ALERT to address these serious crimes in our community.”

ALERT’s investigation began in October 2023 after it received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The investigation focused on an unknown person sharing child pornography via Snapchat.

Pavka has been released from custody and is due to appear in court on November 21, 2023.

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