Abbotsford man released following arrest for child porn offences

A 33-year-old Abbotsford man has been released after he was charged with possessing and making available child pornography.

Joshua James Kitsul was identified after police were tipped off in March and April of someone uploading images of child sexual abuse.

A search warrant was executed and police seized numerous computers, storage devices, and cellphones from his home. All the items contained images of child pornography.

“It’s another troubling investigation, but obviously a very necessary investigation from the standpoint of public safety,” said Const. Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford police.

Kitsul has been released from custody under the following court-ordered conditions:

• Not to own, possess or access any device capable of accessing any computer network, including the internet except for work
• Not to access or to be in possession of pornography of any kind
• Not to be engaged in any activity that involves contact or communication with persons under the age of 18 using a computer system
• Not to contact or communicate directly or indirectly with or be alone in the presence of any person who reasonably appears to be under 18 unless in the direct presence of an adult aware of the charges
• Not to attend within 200 metres of any public park, school ground, daycare centre, swimming pool, playground, rink, community centre or recreational centre where persons under the age of 18 are present or might reasonably be expected to be present
• Not to contact or communicate with any person who is known to be involved in the sexual exploitation of children or trading or possessing child sexual materials