Two Welland residents facing child sexual abuse charges

06/17/2026 at 10:52 AM
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Two people are facing charges following a child sexual abuse investigation in Welland.

Niagara Regional Police starting the investigation after being called to a home on Tuesday.

40-year-old Kory Hodgins, and 32-year-old Brianna Gearing have been charged with Make Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material, Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material, and Make Available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material.

Detectives in the NRPS ICE Unit are requesting if anyone has had any contact or information regarding HODGINS or GEARING, please contact 905-688-4111 extension 1009128.