The OPP has arrested and charged a Wasaga Beach resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.
On February 28, 2023, police executed a search warrant in Wasaga Beach and seized a number of electronic devices.
As a result of this investigation, a 53-year-old was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
The accused was held for bail and is scheduled to appear on February 28, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
Children are our most valuable and precious members of society. Many victims of child sexual abuse are so young that they cannot tell their story.
Every time an image or video depicting that abuse is shared, that child is re-victimized.
The OPP will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding Internet safety. Parents can find resources to assist them at cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca.
If you have information regarding internet child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Reporting information may also be made on the internet through cybertip.ca.