The case of a central Alberta woman accused of sexually assaulting her four-year-old son will go to trial next spring. The woman, who is 43, was arrested in June at a licensed daycare in Red Deer where she worked.
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The boy was placed in the care of other family members.
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) launched an investigation in late May after authorities in Idaho seized explicit photos that were sent in email to a man they believe was planning to visit Red Deer.
Peter Allen Cash, 39, was arrested on May 18 for possession of child pornography. He was arrested after investigators conducted a search of his home and computer.
The woman, who can’t be named to protect the boy’s identity, is charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation and four counts related to child pornography.
Her trial is to begin in Red Deer provincial court on April 19, 2017.
Watch Below: A Red Deer woman is facing multiple charges including sexual abuse and child pornography. The victim allegedly involved is her four-year-old son. Vinesh Pratap filed this report on June 2, 2016.