The Anchorage Police Department is trying to determine if an Anchorage man accused of trading child pornography online victimized any local children.
An investigation into 31-year-old Christopher Olson began in November, and eventually resulted in a warranted search at Olson’s home on Wednesday, when they recovered media files depicting children between the ages of five and 14 from his computer. Olson was charged with three counts of child pornography distribution and two counts of child pornography possession, but police are concerned he may also have exploited or sexually assaulted children in Anchorage.
Olson was a mentor and sponsor of the U.S. Hockey League, which placed him in regular contact with children, according to APD spokeswoman Renee Oistad.
“Because of Olson’s access to children, Anchorage Police are concerned there may be additional victims of either child sexual exploitation or sexual assault,” Oistad said in a statement.
Anyone with information on Olson’s illicit activities is asked to call police at 786-8900, referencing APD case 16-583. An anonymous tip can also be submitted through CrimeStoppers by calling 561-STOP (7867).
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