Valleyview RCMP investigate voyeurism after school washroom video posted

RCMP are using the case to remind youth and adults alike that the transmission and possession of images of nude persons under the age of 18 is criminal offence.

Published Apr 27, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute read

A St. Albert man is facing impaired driving charges after Police responded to a two-vehicle collision Thursday near Fort Saskatchewan. PNimg

A youth in Valleyview is facing charges after taking video of another student in the washroom of a local school in the northern town, say RCMP.

Valleyview RCMP received a report April 25 that a youth had surreptitiously taken an inappropriate video of another nude youth in the washroom at the school, police said in a Friday night news release. The video was then sent to other individuals using a social media platform.

Article content

RCMP are using the case to remind youth and adults alike that the transmission and possession of images of nude persons under the age of 18 is criminal offence.

RCMP in Valleyview, about 349 km north of Edmonton, quickly identified both the victim and accused in this case.

The voyeurism investigation continues, with charges pending.

Recommended from Editorial

Former Edmonton soldier who spied on young woman with secret cameras given jail time

Tanning salon patron facing raft of voyeurism, child porn charges after customers filmed changing

Advertisement 2

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters.Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account.Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.

SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.