Hatter arrested on sex charges involving children, animals
By medicinehatnews on October 1, 2019.
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A Medicine Hat man has been arrested for multiple sex offences involving children and animals.
Along with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service, ALERT arrested the man at his Medicine Hat home.
A release from ALERT alleges “the suspect had been accessing child pornography online, and his computers and electronic devices were seized. Further investigation revealed additional sexual offences committed against at least one unidentified child, who is believed to be known to him, and other alleged sexual offences involving several dogs.”
Cody Herrell, 26, is charged with sexual assault, bestiality, and accessing, possessing and distributing child pornography.
“Our primary concern is identifying the child victim and, in turn, providing the necessary support and resources,” said Sgt. Kirt Murray of the Internet Child Exploitation unit in the release.
The release goes on to state Herrell does not work in a position of trust and/or authority. ICE is asking anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Medicine Hat Police Service at 403-529-8481.
Herrell has been released from custody on a number of court-imposed conditions, including not to have any contact with children, and not to attend any public areas where children may be present.
His next court appearance is set for Oct. 17.
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