Hamilton school EA charged with child pornography involving student under the age of 6

A Hamilton man who works at a local elementary school is facing child pornography charges in connection with a student who is under the age of six.

Paul Goodman, 49, was arrested on Monday and charged with possession of child pornography, making child pornography and making child pornography available.

Goodman works as an education assistant at St. Ann Catholic Elementary School on Barton St. in Hamilton.

Police say he is also a scout leader with Scouts Canada.

The charges stem from an investigation that was launched after police received a referral from the National Child Exploitation Crime Centre.

Officers executed a search warrant on March 24 which led to the seizure of computer devices.

On Monday, investigators discovered evidence of child pornography and identified the victim as a child under the age of six who attends the school where Goodman is employed.

.@CHCHNews Hamilton Catholic District School board,
“Deeply disturbed by today’s charges against Paul Goodman and continue to keep those impacted in our thoughts and prayers. Effective immediately, Mr. Goodman has been put on unpaid leave.”

— Phil Perkins (@PhilPerkinsCHCH) April 5, 2022

Police believe there may be more victims.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Internet Exploitation Unit at 905-540-5247.