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Richmond County man charged with sexual offences

A Richmond County man has been charged with sexual offences.

RCMP say officers learned that the man had sexual contacts with minors and created and distributed child pornography.

Police arrested him on December 28th, 2023.

On March 8th, Mounties charged a 19-year-old man from French Cove with multiple offences:

  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Sexual Interference
  • Luring a Child (two counts)
  • Extortion (two counts)
  • Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to Child (two counts).

He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court on April 11th.

Investigators believe that there may be more victims.

If you are a victim, or have any information related to these incidents, please contact Richmond County District RCMP at 902-535-2002.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca,or use the P3 Tips App.


  • Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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