Friday, February 01, 2008

Online Undercover Operation Results in Vernon Charges

2008-02-01 15:31:12 File #Vernon/North Okanagan 2008-1587

A 45 year old Vernon male faces charges of Child Luring over the internet following an undercover operation conducted by New Westminster Police Services. As a result of information received from New Westminster Police, on January 31, 2008, Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP executed a search warrant at a Vernon residence and seized computers. William HERMAKIN was arrested and appeared in court on February 1, 2008. He is charged with Luring a Child under Section 172.1(1)(c) of the Criminal Code of Canada. HERMAKIN has been released on strict conditions and is scheduled to reappear in court on February 6, 2008.

Crimes against children are serious and result in lifelong emotional scars. The RCMP takes child sexual investigations very seriously, ensuring that children are saved and protected from further sexual exploitation. For further information on safe use of the internet, refer to the following websites: www.cyberwise.ca and www.internet101.org.

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