Following an investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) of the Estevan Police Service (EPS), a Search Warrant was executed at a residence in Northwest Estevan on May 13, 2022.  

EPS Members arrested Joshua Regis LEBLANC, age 35, of Estevan who was charged with the following offences:

Luring a person under the age of Eighteen – Sec. 172.1(1) C.C.

Sexual Exploitation – Sec. 153(1) C.C.

Sexual Assault – Sec. 271 C.C.

This investigation is ongoing with assistance from the Saskatchewan to Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE).