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Carstairs, Alta. man charged with child sex abuse, exploitation

RCMP in Didsbury say a 41-year-old man from Carstairs has been charged with a number of child sex related offences after he is alleged to have assaulted and photographed his victim. Global News

RCMP in Didsbury, Alta., say a 41-year-old man from Carstairs is facing a number of child sex abuse-related charges following allegations he assaulted his victim on two occasions.

RCMP said the investigation began on Nov. 3 with assistance from the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Calgary.

The accused was arrested later the same day and investigators executed a search warrant at his residence, where they claim to have seized “numerous” pieces of evidence.

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RCMP allege the victim was assaulted twice between 2024 and 2025 and during the 2025 assault they say the man took photographs of his victim.

The accused faces a total of seven charges, including:

  • sexual assault (2 counts)
  • sexual exploitation (2 counts)
  • sexual interference
  • making child sex abuse and exploitation material
  • possessing child sex abuse and exploitation material

The accused has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to make his next appearance in court in Didsbury on Nov. 10, 2025.

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