A member of the Parkland County Fire Services is facing multiple charges related to child exploitation following an ALERT investigation.
On June 5th, ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team) arrested Matthew Shaw, with the help of Parkland RCMP.
The 26-year-old is now facing charges including possession of child pornography, accessing child pornography, and transmitting child pornography, as well as two counts of unsafe storage of a firearm.
The RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Center notified ALERT in October of 2023. It is alleged that Shaw distributed child sexual abuse material over Snapchat.
Electronic devices and computers were seized from Shaw’s home, and are being examined to collect further evidence. During the search of his home, several firearms were located, which were not being lawfully stored.
While the investigation and charges are related to online offences, and firearms offences, the nature of Shaw’s employment placed him in a position of trust and authority. ICE is encouraging anyone with information about this case to come forward and contact police. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS).
Shaw has since been released from custody on numerous court ordered conditions and will appear in court on July 3, 2024.
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