ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged two registered sex offenders following separate investigations in northern Alberta.
ICE arrested Clifford Roslund, 40, of KinselleAlberta, located approximately 150 km southeast of Edmonton, and a 35-year-old man from a community in rural Edmonton. The agency says it will not name the 35-year-old man to protect his victim’s identity.
The two men were arrested on December 18 and November 29, respectively. Both men are listed on the Alberta Sex Offender Registry as a result of previous convictions.
“These are two examples of the types of cases our unit prioritizes,” said Insp. acting of the ALERT ICE unit. Jon Morrison. “In both cases, we know the history of our suspects and must act quickly to prevent harm from occurring in our communities.” »
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Roslund was charged with possessing, distributing and accessing child pornography. ICE searched his Kinsella home, seizing a computer and other electronic devices.
ICE was notified through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children after child sexual abuse material was shared online.
In a separate investigation, ICE charged the 35-year-old sex offender with possession, manufacture and transmission of child pornography and violation violations. During this incident, the suspect allegedly shared child exploitation images of a family member.
“Naming the suspect, and even naming the small rural community in which he lived, could potentially identify the victim in this case,” ALERT said in a statement.
Roslund was convicted of sexual interference in 2012. He was released. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 13, 2025.
The suspect, aged 35, had already been charged by ICE in 2014. He is still in detention. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 7, 2025.
ALERT says there is no definitive connection between the suspects, other than the offenses allegedly committed.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other child exploitation situation is asked to contact local police or Crime Stoppers.
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