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OPP sergeant charged in connection with child sexual exploitation investigation

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A veteran Ontario Provincial Police officer is facing serious allegations related to a child exploitation investigation.

Provincial police say a months-long investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at the accused’s home in June.

During that search, police seized a number of electronic devices from the suspect’s Alliston, Ont., home.

As a result of the investigation, police charged 54-year-old OPP Sgt. Chris Weise with one count of accessing and one count of possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police say Weise is a 28-year OPP veteran and is currently on an unrelated leave of absence.

He is scheduled for a court date in early October.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact OPP or Crime Stoppers.