A 22-year-old Melville man is facing a child exploitation charge following an investigation by the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit.
Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Melville on August 6, 2026. During the search, electronic devices were examined and seized for further investigation.
As a result, Kody Bassingthwaite, 22, was arrested and charged with one count of possession of child abuse and exploitation material.
Bassingthwaite made his first court appearance on September 21 and was released on court-imposed conditions.
He is scheduled to return to Melville Provincial Court on October 19.
The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is a specialized investigative team made up of members from the Saskatchewan RCMP, Regina Police Service and Saskatoon Police Service. Its mandate is to investigate offences involving child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
The charge has not been proven in court.