Sherwood Park resident faced with child porn charges

47-year-old Sherwood Park resident, Jeffrey Ryan Thompson has been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. Strathcona County’s RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) received a tip about Thompson which led to an investigation. On Jan. 23 the police executed a search warrant and arrested him. He received one count of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography.

He has been released on a release order with conditions after appearing before a Justice of the Peace. He will appear in the Sherwood Park provincial court on Feb. 19, 2025.

A police cruiser.

Telus World of Science has reopened

On Jan. 20, there was a fire at the Telus World of Science (TWOSE) due to a faulty HVAC system. The building was evacuated and temporarily closed. Although there were no injuries or any significant damage, smoke filled around 40...

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