A Calgary taekwondo instructor is facing charges related to accessing, making, and possessing child sexual abuse material following an ALERT Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) investigation.
ALERT’s investigation into Bradley Hutchison, 39, began in April 2024 following a tip received through Cybertip.ca. It’s alleged that sometime between 2017 and 2018, Hutchison engaged in sexual conversations online with a 13-year-old he previously met through the martial arts community. Hutchinson is an instructor and owner of Hydra Martial Arts, a Calgary-based taekwondo gym.
While there is no immediate connection between the victim and Hydra Martial Arts studio, ALERT investigators are concerned regarding its convenience for the suspect.
“This individual was heavily involved in the martial arts community and responsible for teaching children and teens, including those with special needs. It’s incredibly concerning for our unit when we see people in positions like these who then take advantage of their authority and trust,” said Staff Sgt. Mark Auger, ICE.
Hutchinson was arrested at his home on June 25, 2024, with the help of the Calgary Police Service. His home and martial arts business, located at 11166 42 Street SE, were searched and several electronic devices, including cell phones and laptops, were seized.
Hutchison is facing the following charges:
- child luring;
- making child pornography;
- access child pornography; and
- possession of child pornography.
A full forensic analysis is ongoing, which may lead to additional charges or the identification of potential victims.
“The tip we received points our investigators to a timeline between 2017 and 2018, but we anticipate there may be additional victims as our examination into these devices continues,” Auger added.
Hutchison was also known to use the alias “Dan Chambers” online.
ICE encourages anyone with information about this case to come forward and contact police. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Calgary Police Service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
