A Creston man on the lam for five months is back in custody.
Jesse Wood was arrested in Calgary after RCMP expanded their search beyond the BC border.
The 44-year-old is charged with importing, making, possessing and distributing child pornography.
He is also accused of trying to lure a child under 18.
The BC Prosecution Service says all of the alleged incidents happened in Creston on Jan 30, 2023.
Creston RCMP made a public appeal for tips on how to find Wood in late Oct when he failed to appear in court.
He was soon arrested in Kelowna and was released after appearing in court.
Police made another public plea regarding Wood’s whereabouts when he missed a court date in early Nov.
Wood is due back in Creston Provincial Court May 15 to decide if he wants a trial by judge alone or judge and jury.
Bail was denied after a three-day hearing.
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