Alleged Child Porn Offender Awaits Bail Hearing
Monday, March 21, 2011 at 14:24
The case of an American man wanted for child porn and other alleged sexual offenses has been set over to March 29th for a bail hearing.
That decision was made today, as 64-year-old Lon Patrick Ritzo appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court.
He was extradited from Grand Forks, North Dakota last week. Today marked his second appearance in court, as he first appeared in court last Friday.
In 2007, Ritzo was charged by Battlefords RCMP for possession of child pornography and assault.
Saskatoon police also have warrants for him for charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and sexual invitation to touch.
He also faces charges of uttering threats.
Ritzo has been in custody in Grand Forks since 2009.
Officials say he had been fighting extradition to Canada since that time.