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Oro-Medonte man charged with possession of child pornography, voyeurism: OPP

Nick Westoll / Global News

A man from Oro-Medonte has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and voyeurism.

According to Orillia OPP, on Aug. 24, officers arrested a man after receiving a voyeurism complaint.

Police say 54-year-old John Macritchie was charged with voyeurism and released on a promise to appear in court in Orillia.

Police say as a result of an ongoing investigation, officers have now charged Macritchie with possession of child pornography and an additional charge of voyeurism.

According to police, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Barrie and more devices have been seized. Officers say additional charges are pending the examination of the devices.

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Police say the accused was arrested on Wednesday and is being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Thursday.

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