Vancouver Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Victims of Child Predator Investigation
Two Men Arrested, Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Sexual Abuse
According to The Columbian, the Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying potential victims in an ongoing online child predator investigation. In line with the request follows the recent arrests of two Vancouver men accused of being involved in child sexual abuse. Christopher “CJ” Bradshaw was apprehended on Tuesday and faces charges including multiple counts of malicious abuse including (first-degree dealing and possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, first-degree child molestation, and second-degree incest.)
During the investigation forensic analysts discovered disturbing communications between Bradshaw and another suspect of malicious abuse Brandon Richardson. Richardson was subsequently arrested on Thursday and charged with several counts of 1st-degree and 2nd-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in maliciously explicit conduct as well as criminal conspiracy related to (child rape). These findings have prompted a broader investigation into the extent of the alleged crimes and potential additional victims.
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Help Bring Justice to Child Abuse Victims: Share Your Information with Detective Robert Gibbons
The police department’s Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit is also urging anyone with relevant information to come forward to help understand the extent of the alleged crimes and potential additional victims. The public is encouraged to contact Detective Robert Gibbons at [email protected] with any information that might be pertinent to the investigation. By coming forward individuals can play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable children and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.