The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Regina man with child pornography offences in relation to an investigation into possession of child pornography, through an online program. On October 17, 2022, members of the ICE Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Regina that was identified as the location where the offences were occurring. Electronic devices were seized for further forensic analysis.

As a result of police investigation, Steven John Pearce, 54 years was charged on December 13th. He has been charged with:

1 count of Possession of Child Pornography - Section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code.

He was released from custody on numerous conditions. His next court date is January 30, 2023.

The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the Saskatchewan RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, and Prince Albert Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the Internet.