Two Welland Residents Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Investigation
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On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers responded to a call for service at a Welland residence. Officers sought assistance from the NRPS Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit. Detectives in the ICE Unit began an investigation into Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material offenses. After a thorough investigation by members of the NRPS ICE Unit, two Welland residents were identified as the suspects.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, detectives from the ICE Unit arrested 40-year-old Kory Alexander HODGINS of Welland for the following Criminal Code offences:
- Make Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
- Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
- Make Available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Detectives from the ICE Unit also arrested 32-year-old Brianna Aleea GEARING of Welland for the following Criminal Code offences:
- Make Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
- Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
- Make Available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
HODGINS and GEARING were held in custody after their arrests and are set to appear for a bail hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.