Federal time for possessing child pornography

Robert Caleb Lewis, 35, of South Greenwood, has been handed a federal sentence for possessing child pornography.

Lewis, who is in custody on other matters, was present in provincial court via video on March 17, when he pleaded guilty to the charge.

Judge Christopher Manning sentenced Lewis to four years in federal custody, consecutive to time presently being served on other matters.

The court imposed a lifetime Sex Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA) order against Lewis and granted a primary DNA order.

The court also granted a forfeiture order for offencerelated property and imposed a lifetime prohibition order under Section 161 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The order prevents Lewis from attending any public park, swimming area, community centre, daycare centre, or playground where children under the age of 16 are present or can reasonably be expected to be present.

Lewis is prevented from seeking, obtaining or continuing any employment, whether or not the employment

is remunerated, or volunteering in any capacity that involves being in a position of trust or authority toward children under the age of 16.

Lewis is not allowed to have any contact, including communication by any means, with anybody under the age of 16.

The order also prevents Lewis from using the internet or other digital network, unless in accordance with conditions set by the court or for the purposes of employment.

Lewis committed the offence in South Greenwood between July 17 and Aug. 25, 2021. Another count of possessing child pornography and a charge of transmitting child pornography were