St. John’s man charged after child porn investigation

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – Newfoundland and Labrador (CFSEU – NL) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) branch has arrested and charged a 54-year-old St. John’s man in relation to an investigation which has been ongoing since September 2016.

Paul Youden was arrested Sept. 30 on two charges — making available child pornography and accessing child pornography.

He was released by provincial court Monday on strict conditions and will appear in court on Nov. 3 to answer to the charges.

Police are advising people, especially youth, to be cautious of which pictures and videos they share on the internet.