Photo: Sheena Smith (File photo courtesy Durham Regional Police)
A Smiths Falls woman is facing chargers after allegedly arranging a meeting with a man to sexually exploit a child.
The man from Bowmanville was originally arrested by Durham Regional Police on December 28th after arranging to meet an American female for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts against the female’s daughter.
Further analysis of the accused male’s phone revealed a conversation from the app ‘KIK’ between the male and another female from Canada with the username ‘harleyquinn_613’. The conversation detailed arrangements to engage in sexual offences against a young child. The ICE Unit, in collaboration with members of Homeland Security Investigations, the OPP, the DRPS Cyber Crime Unit, and the Canadian Borders Services Agency, worked diligently to identify the woman and gather evidence.
The investigation led to the arrest of 38-year-old Sheena Smith on March 3rd. She’s facing five charges: Agree/Arrange to Commit Sexual Offence Against a Child Under 16, Make Child Pornography, Possess Child Pornography, Access Child Pornography, and Make Child Pornography Available.
Police are concerned there may be other victims and are requesting anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Mayhew of the Major Crime Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5502.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.