Halifax man faces multiple child sexual abuse charges

A shoulder patch on the uniform of a Halifax Regional Police officer is seen in Halifax, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Posted Apr 14, 2026 02:38:09 PM.

Last Updated Apr 15, 2026 10:50:25 AM.

A 23-year-old man is facing multiple child sexual abuse charges after police searched his home in Halifax.

In January, police received information about a man living in Halifax who may be accessing child sexual abuse material online.

According to HRP, officers searched his home on Tower Road on Tuesday morning, where Owen Watson was arrested.

He appeared in Halifax provincial court and is facing a number of charges, including:

Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Distribution of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Making sexually explicit material available to a child

Anyone with information on child sexual abuse and exploitation is asked to contact police or by using Cybertip.

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