2 Mulgrave, N.S. men facing charges related to child sex abuse materials

A RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith)

Two Mulgrave, N.S., men are facing charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM) after police say officers searched a residence in the town and seized electronic evidence and 10 firearms.

The Nova Scotia RCMP Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit began an investigation in April after receiving information from an electronic service provider indicating that CSAEM was being transmitted on its application. The force says the transmissions were associated with an address in Mulgrave.

The RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the 0-100 block of Tower Road on Wednesday.

“During the search, officers seized electronic evidence, unsecured firearms, and ammunition,” reads a news release from the Nova Scotia RCMP.

William John Winchester Simpson, 38, has been charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material and two counts of transmission of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Joseph Harris Simpson, 48, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material and unsafe storage of firearms.

Both men were released on conditions pending a first court appearance scheduled for July 27 at Port Hawkesbury provincial court.

The investigation is ongoing.

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