A couple in Lavenham, close to Portage, has been arrested for making child pornography and exploitation.
Last month, RCMP received a report that a 16-year-old male had been sexually exploited on multiple occasions.
On Monday Portage and Treherne RCMP, as well as the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit, executed a warrant where digital devices were seized.
Donna Woodward, 58, and Charles Woodward, 60, were both charged and taken into custody where they remain.
Donna was arrested and charged with making child pornography, possessing child pornography, possessing child pornography for the purpose of publication, sexual exploitation by touch, sexual exploitation by invitation to touch, sexual assault and bestiality.
Charles was arrested and charged with making child pornography, possessing child pornography, possessing child pornography for the purpose of publication, sexual assault, and bestiality.
The investigation is ongoing, and the RCMP is concerned that there could be more victims. Anyone who is a victim or has any information is asked to call Portage RCMP at 204-857-4445, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
