Peterborough man faces 62 charges in child pornography, sexual assault investigation

TORONTO – An active member of the Peterborough hockey community faces 62 charges related a child pornography and sexual assault investigation.

James Alex Brunton, 65, was arrested on Monday after Toronto police issued a search warrant with assistance from the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police.

The investigation began in November 9, 2012 after Toronto police received information from another police agency.

Charges against the accused include possession of child pornography, accessing child pornography, exposing genitals to a person under 16 years, and invitation to sexual touching resulting from an alleged contact with a man, now 18, in the United States.

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Furthermore, Brunton faces charges of sexual assault, forcible confinement, evading/deceptive statement and extortion from an alleged contact with a 29−year−old man in the United States.

Brunton is also charged with 25 counts of voyeurism, 12 counts of make child pornography and 12 counts of possession of child pornography stemming from an alleged involvement in covertly making videos in hockey team locker rooms, primarily in the Peterborough area.

The investigation has revealed the accused is involved with multiple Peterborough hockey leagues including:

− Peterborough Minor Petes AAA Hockey: Secretary
− Peterborough Minor Petes AAA Major Midget: Team Manager
− Lakefield Chiefs Jr. Hockey: Volunteer/Assistant Manager
− Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey: Volunteer
− Peterborough Junior C Lakers: Manager/Volunteer

He has also volunteered at the Telecare Distress Centres of Canada.

Authorities believe there may be more victims as this investigation dates back to 2003.

Brunton is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Task Force dedicated tip−line at 416−808−5110.

People in the Peterborough area can also contact the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police at 705−876−1122 and speak to Detective Constable Ryan Wilson at ext. 304, or leave a message on the Crimeline at ext. 555.