A 21-year-old man from McDougall is facing charges as a part of a provincial strategy to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation online.
He is one of 107 people charged.
As a part of Project Maverick, the Ontario Provincial Police says over 400 charges were laid in October across Ontario after 255 investigations. Twenty-seven police agencies were involved including the North Bay Police Service.
The OPP says 61 victims were identified and referred to community-based resources for assistance, while an additional 60 children were safeguarded. Â North Bay Police say seven charges were filed against the man from McDougall, including possession of child pornography, make available child pornography and assault with a weapon.
He’s being held in custody.
The North Bay Police Service will not be releasing the name of the accused, who was charged while in custody at a correction centre, in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Police also say there are 175 ongoing investigations across the province where additional charges may be laid.
***With files from Richard Coffin