“This investigation is based on reports received by the National Coordination Center against the Sexual Exploitation of Children, alleging that a user uploaded files containing child pornography,” the national police confirmed in a press release on Wednesday morning.
The spokesman for the Sûreté du Québec in Estrie, Louis-Philippe Ruel, mentions that the crime was not related to the employment of the 51-year-old defendant. “We’re talking about a few hundred files here,” he describes.
“A search was conducted at his home in Sherbrooke and multiple files containing child pornography were located,” the organization said in its news release. The man appeared at the Sherbrooke Courthouse on one count of accessing child pornography. He was released on conditions.”
Dugal is representing himself alone for the time being. He will be back in court on November 24th, confirmed criminal and law enforcement prosecutor Me Laïla Belgharras.
Additional charges could be filed against Dugal as computer equipment was seized and is currently being analyzed.
Reactions from Club Dalbix
Club Dalbix responded late Wednesday afternoon by posting a message for parents on its Facebook page.
“To you Dalbix parents and members: The board of the Dalbix Mountain Bike Club was informed by the media about the situation surrounding the club director. The decision was immediately made to dismiss the latter from his position. We currently have no further information. »
“Our main concern is the Dalbix participants. We are aware that events raise many questions for you and your child. You may not know what to say or not say. To find out the appropriate sources of information regarding your child’s age and development, we recommend that you contact Info-aide sexual crime. This resource can answer your questions 24 hours a day by phone at 1-888-933-9007 or via chat from 12 p.m. to midnight. https://infoaideiolencesexualelle.ca/
“In addition, the SQ invites the public to provide full details regarding this file by calling 1-800-659-4264. You can also report any situation of sexual exploitation of young people online at the following address: https://www.cyberaide.ca/fr/ We will keep you informed of future developments. »