Charlottetown Male Charged with Multiple Child Sexual Offences

File: 2025133913

Charlottetown Police Services Major Crime Unit have laid seven (7) charges against Zachary
Stephen MacNeill, a 22-year-old Charlottetown male.

On January 30th, 2025, Charlottetown Police Services were informed that a female minor was
being sexually exploited by an older male in Charlottetown. The report indicated that the minor
was involved with the older male.

Throughout the investigation, Police successfully identified the suspect using investigative
technology techniques. On April 8th, 2025, Charlottetown Police Services Major Crime Unit, with
assistance from Charlottetown Police General Patrol Unit arrested the male.

Zachary Stephen MacNeill has been charged with the following offences:
– Luring a child 172.1(1)(b)
– Sexual Interference 151
– Sexual Assault 271
– Invitation to Sexual Touching 152
– Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child 171.1(1)(b)
– Making an Agreement or an Arrangement 172.2(1)(b)
Sexual Interference 151
Sexual Assault 271
Invitation to Sexual Touching 152
– Transmit Child Pornography – Written Material 163.1(3)

The accused has been released on strict conditions and will appear in a Charlottetown
Provincial Court on May 8th, 2025.

Charlottetown Police Services priority is protecting children from online predators who
misuse digital spaces to carry out harmful acts. Each investigation we pursue is an important
move toward holding offenders accountable. We encourage all residents to stay watchful, as
understanding and awareness are essential for safeguarding children in the digital world. By
staying informed, we can help create a secure online environment for our youth.