(COCHRANE, ON) – A local resident is facing child pornography charges following an investigation by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the James Bay OPP Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Shelby Avenue in Cochrane. During the search, officers seized three electronic devices for examination. The investigation was supported by members of the OPP’s Digital Forensics Unit and the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit.
As a result, on Thursday April 10, 2025, Noah VAILLANCOURT, 25 years-of-age of Cochrane, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography.
The accused was released from a bail hearing and is scheduled to next appear for before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on May 29, 2025.
The OPP is committed to identifying and holding accountable those who exploit children through the possession, distribution, or creation of child sexual abuse material.
If you have information about suspected child exploitation, or if you are concerned about a child’s online interactions, please report it at www.cybertip.ca – Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to learn more about online safety and how to protect children through resources provided by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection at www.protectchildren.ca.