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U.S. Man Arrested in Winnipeg on Child Porn Charges

July 24, 2015 11:21 AM | News


Winnipeg Police CrestWinnipeg police have arrested an Ohio man on U.S. charges relating to the possession and distribution of child pornography.

Darren Eccles, 42, of North Olmsted, Ohio was arrested on July 17 after authorities from the U.S. contacted local police.

Eccles was in Winnipeg on business at the time and was located near a downtown Winnipeg hotel with the help of the Canada Border Services Agency.

He remains in custody and awaits extradition to the U.S. to face criminal charges.

— Staff