Ottawa-area families should know about an arrest just across the river in Gatineau, where a 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges connected to child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Gatineau police say the investigation reached into online spaces where young people, including those in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, spend much of their time.
The Arrest
Gatineau's police service identified the accused as Adam Bergeron, 19, of Gatineau. On August 26, 2026, officers searched a residence in the Hull sector of Gatineau and arrested him as part of the investigation.
The Charges
Bergeron faces three charges: possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, distribution of that material, and accessing it. The case originated from a tip to Gatineau police from the U.S.-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which flagged files that had been downloaded from an IP address in Gatineau.
How He Allegedly Operated
Investigators say Bergeron used several online pseudonyms, most of them variations on the name "Snaber." Police also say he was active in the Outaouais region among young people involved in triathlon and cycling, suggesting his contact with youth extended beyond the internet into local sport communities.
More Victims Possible
That's the detail that matters most for parents on both sides of the Ottawa River: police haven't said how many young people may have been contacted, only that they believe the number could be higher than what's currently known.
The Ottawa Angle
Apps like Discord and Snapchat don't respect city or provincial boundaries, and a case built around contact through those platforms, plus local triathlon and cycling circles in the Outaouais, is exactly the kind of story that can touch an Ottawa household even though the charges were laid in Quebec. Parents on the Ottawa side of the river who have kids active in cycling or triathlon groups, or who use Discord and Snapchat to connect with teammates and friends, may want to ask their children whether they've had contact with any of the online names tied to this investigation.
What's Next
TVA Gatineau has not reported a court date or bail conditions for Bergeron as of this writing. Gatineau police have not said whether additional charges or arrests are expected as the investigation into other possible victims continues. Anyone with information relevant to the case has not been given a specific tip line by police in the reporting so far.
Sources: TVA Gatineau
