Southern Alberta educational assistant charged in child porn investigation

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John's, Nfld. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

A Southern Alberta educational assistant is facing child pornography charges, RCMP said Thursday.

Airdrie RCMP arrested a man on Wednesday after what it calls a “complex six-month long investigation” into a sexual interference case.

Crossfield resident Thijs Gordon Vogelzang is now facing a charge of sexual interference, possession of child pornography, and making child pornography.

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The 43-year-old was taken into custody and was set to appear in Airdrie court today.

Anyone with information about these offences is asked to contact Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267 or tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers.

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