ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police have announced child pornography charges against a vice-principal at a school in Abbotsford, B.C.
The Abbotsford Police Department says Michael Haire had just begun his third year of employment at W.A. Fraser Middle School and has been with the school district for 12 years.
It says an investigation against the 38-year-old man was launched in July, when computers, data storage devices and cellphones were seized from his home.
Police say a forensic examination is underway and has so far revealed thousands of images and videos depicting child pornography and child abuse, and anyone who has been victimized by Haire should come forward.
@AbbyPoliceDept ICE Unit and Major Crime Unit seeking individuals who may have been victimized School Vice Principal, Michael HAIRE, who is facing charges in relation to child pornography offences. Release: https://t.co/ONJQNJ4xxA Have info: call 604-859-5225 or txt 222973 pic.twitter.com/uETpOfABuS
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) September 28, 2018
Detective Keith Nugent, ICE Unit Investigator, states, “Our unit’s goal is to identify suspects who believe they are anonymous in cyber space. We will detect, reveal and prosecute these offenders to defend and protect our victims. This investigation is exceptionally concerning given Mr. HAIRE’s position of authority and access to youth in Abbotsford. We ask anyone with information to please contact us.”
Haire has been charged with making available child pornography and possession of child pornography.
This was HAIRE’s third year as a Vice Principal at W.A. Fraser Middle School. HAIRE has been an employee with the Abbotsford School District for 12 years. HAIRE has no criminal record.
Anyone with information or that observes HAIRE breaching his current conditions is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department Ice Unit at 604-859-5225, text us at 222973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
