Friday, September 14, 2001
Kid-porn arrest made
By MIKE D'AMOUR, CALGARY SUN
An almost three-month investigation into child porn has resulted in the arrest of a Calgary man -- now police are searching for any local children who may have been involved.
"Generally, the children were from South America," said District 7 Staff Sgt. Gary McDougall. "But that doesn't mean there weren't local children involved."
In July, District 7 detectives investigating an unrelated matter became aware of a person who may have been involved in the collection and distribution of child pornography.
After an extensive investigation, detectives executed a search warrant on a residence in the northwest community of Edgemont Sept. 12. Among items seized was a computer that contained images police believe were electronically imported.
"We are reviewing the contents of that computer to ascertain if local children were involved," McDougall said.
As far as police know, the man is not part of a larger child-porn network.
"I believe there is a community of people who have an interest in that kind of activity, but there is no information to suggest this involves an international ring, and it's believed (the suspect) acted alone."
As a result of this investigation, Stanley Howard Jordan, 55, has been charged with importation of child pornography, possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography.