On February 12, the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit received a referral from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children regarding videos that met the definition of child pornography being sold on a social media platform.
An investigation began immediately – led by ICE and the North Battleford General Investigation Section of the RCMP. and as a result, a suspect was identified and on February 20.
the RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team arrested an adult male at a residence on Red Pheasant Cree Nation.
25-year-old Blaisen Nicotine of Red Pheasant Cree Nation has been charged with the following:
- Sexual assault, Section 271, Criminal Code
- Sexual interference, Section 151, Criminal Code
- Invitation to sexual touching, Section 152, Criminal Code
- Indecent act, Section 173, Criminal Code
- Make child pornography, Section 163.1(2), Criminal Code
- Distribute child pornography, Section 163.1(3), Criminal Code
- Possess child pornography, Section 163.1(4), Criminal Code
He first appeared in court on February 21 and will make his next appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 7.
At this time, Mounties say investigation has determined there to be one victim. Their identity is known and Victim Services and other supports are being provided to them.
The investigation remains ongoing – including identifying whether there are any additional victims.
The interaction between the accused and the victim took place at the school on Red Pheasant Cree Nation where the accused was enrolled at adult education courses through the school.
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, or if you have information about a crime of a sexual nature that may assist an ongoing investigation, please contact the Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.