The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Saskatoon man with possession of child pornography offences. Members of the ICE Unit began an investigation into child pornography in August 2023 and on October 12th, 2023, executed a search warrant at a home in Saskatoon.

Electronic devices were seized, and as a result of the police investigation, 38-year-old Patrick Hay, was charged on November 1st, 2023.

He has been charged with:

• Two counts of Possession of Child Pornography contrary to 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code.

He was released from custody on numerous conditions until his next court appearance on Nov 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm. (Court information # 991248972)

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.

For media inquiries, please contact: S/Sgt. Tim Failler, Saskatoon Police Service, 306-986-6164.