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OPP Police Press Releases South River

Exposing Himself To Child Ends With Arrest For Norman HOPCRAFT #PervertAlert

(SOUTH RIVER, ON) – Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest one person after reports of individual exposing himself to youth.

On Monday, October 28, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands OPP responded to a complaint of an individual exposing themself to children as they were walking home from school. 

Through investigation, the individual was identified and arrested.

As a result, Norman HOPCRAFT, 63 years-of-age of South River was charged with:

  • Nudity and indecent exposure
  • Indecent act
  • Indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Sundridge.

Anyone with information regarding similar incidents are asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: Jonathan SCHOLL – Child Pornograpy

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) -Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an Almaguin Highlands resident following an investigation into sexual abuse material. 

On Tuesday May 6, 2025, a search warrant was executed by the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, with the assistance of the Almaguin Highlands OPP Detachment and the Digital Forensics Unit.

As a result of the investigation, Jonathan SCHOLL, 26 years of age, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of child pornography, contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge, Ontario on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

 If you have information about this investigation or about internet child sexual abuse and exploitation material, contact your police service of jurisdiction. If you live in OPP jurisdiction, call 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Reporting can also take place through cybertip.ca.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: Noah VAILLANCOURT Arrested For Child Pornography

(COCHRANE, ON) – A local resident is facing child pornography charges following an investigation by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the James Bay OPP Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Shelby Avenue in Cochrane. During the search, officers seized three electronic devices for examination. The investigation was supported by members of the OPP’s Digital Forensics Unit and the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit.

As a result, on Thursday April 10, 2025, Noah VAILLANCOURT, 25 years-of-age of Cochrane, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography.

The accused was released from a bail hearing and is scheduled to next appear for before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on May 29, 2025.

The OPP is committed to identifying and holding accountable those who exploit children through the possession, distribution, or creation of child sexual abuse material.

If you have information about suspected child exploitation, or if you are concerned about a child’s online interactions, please report it at www.cybertip.ca – Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to learn more about online safety and how to protect children through resources provided by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection at www.protectchildren.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Pervert Alert: Mitchell KOOPMANS Arrested For Luring Children

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with multiple serious offences in Springwater Township following suspicious person investigation.

On April 16 and 17, 2025, Huronia West OPP officers responded to a suspicious person call from several residents in Hillsdale, Ontario, after a man was observed leaving notes at a park on Davenport Drive and the surrounding areas. Officers commenced an investigation and identified several locations with similar evidence.

The Huronia West OPP Crime Unit, with the support of the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU), and OPP Repeat Offender and Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit commenced a multi-day investigation leading to the identity of a local man.

On April 23, 2025, as a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged Mitchell KOOPMANS, 34, of Hillsdale, with the following offences:

  • Make Sexually Explicit Material available to a Person Under 16 yrs of age – two counts
  • Luring a Person Under 16 years of age by means of Telecommunication – two counts
  • Invitation to Sexual Touching under 16 years of age
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

The accused remains in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on April 24, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The Huronia West OPP would like to advise the community that there is no threat to public safety and believe that this individual acted alone.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous, and will not have to testify in court.

The OPP is dedicated to the prevention of the victimization and exploitation of children. The Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind the public of the importance of educating youth of online safety. Educational resources can be located at www.crimestoppers.ca, www.cybertip.ca, www.needhelpnow.ca, www.youthconnected.ca, and www.opp.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

Pervert Alert – Brandon ADAMS: Child Pornography

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a charge following a child exploitation investigation.

Lanark County OPP officers began an investigation in June of 2024, involving a suspect accessing child pornography.

Lanark County OPP, with assistance from the Lanark County Crime Unit and the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence and devices were seized. They were found to contain images of child pornography.

Brandon ADAMS, 37-years-old, was arrested on Wednesday, April 16,2025 and charged with accessing child pornography.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on April 16, 2025.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: James DAW Arrested

A 72-year-old is facing charges following a child luring investigation.

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, members from the DRPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) concluded an investigation concerning an adult male communicating with whom he believed was a 13-year-old girl. The male sent sexually explicit messages and images to the girl, asking her to send him photos.

A Criminal Code search warrant was executed at two residences in Hamilton and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

The suspect communicated with the username: “JuniorJohnson”. 

Police are concerned there may be other victims and are requesting anyone with information to come forward.

A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

James DAW, age 72, of Hamilton is charged with: Luring a Person Under 16 to Facilitate the Offence of Sexual Assault; Luring a Person Under 16 to Facilitate the Offence of sexual Interference; Luring a Person Under 16 to Facilitate the Offence of Exposure; Luring a Person Under 18 to Facilitate the Offence of Making Child Pornography and Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 18 for the Purpose of Making Child Pornography.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Tyrell of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5544.

For more information on our ICE unit and resources that are available please visit our website at https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/crime-prevention/internet-safety-and-child-exploitation/

The Durham Regional Police would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Canadian National and Ontario Provincial Strategies to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert – Jim CORDEIRO Was Arrested Again

(PETAWAWA, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Petawawa resident after an investigation into an indecent act incident in Petawawa.   

On the afternoon of March 31, 2025, police received several reports that an individual was disrobing, exposed themselves and running in traffic on Petawawa Boulevard. Police attended and located the individual at a nearby residence and took them into custody. Investigation also found that a court ordered ankle monitor had been damaged.

As a result of the investigation, 42-year-old Jim CORDEIRO of Petawawa has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Indecent act – public place

·        Mischief over $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Pembroke on April 1, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Child Sexually Assaulted – Christopher SISSON Arrested #PervertAlert

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Major Crime Unit of the Huronia West OPP is notifying the public of an arrest made in Sexual Assault investigations stemming from multiple incidents.

It is alleged that:

  • In March 2025, the accused established contact with a young person, posing as “Justin, 15yrs.”, using Snapchat, a popular online social media application, for the purposes of committing a criminal offence.

It is further alleged that:

  • In the Fall of 2024, while in the area of Wasaga’s Beach Area #1, the accused sexually assaulted a young person.

On Friday, March 14, 2025, Christopher SISSON, 23-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:

  1. One count of Luring a Child
  2. One count of Sexual Assault
  3. One count of Sexual Interference

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Collingwood, on April 8, 2025. Investigators are concerned there may be more victims. An image has been released.

Any person with information regarding the person (or his online activities), associated to this investigation, should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com (Edit link as required based on your local policies.) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Police Press Releases York Regional Police

“Man” Plays With Genitals In Shopping Mall #PervertAlert


Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 50-year-old man and are appealing for more victims to come forward following an investigation in the City of Vaughan.

On February 23, 2025, the victim reported that an indecent act occurred at a store in a shopping mall in the area of Jane Street and Rutherford Road the day prior. At approximately 2 p.m., on February 22, 2025, the victim was in a store with their child when a male, unknown to them, exposed himself and touched his genitals.

Through investigation, the male was identified and charged on March 2, 2025.

Investigators are releasing an image of the suspect as they believe there are more victims and encourage them to come forward.

Charged:

  • Dale FORDER, 50, of the City of Toronto

Charges:

  • Indecent Exposure to Person Under 16 Years of Age
  • Indecent Act

A sexual assault includes any non-consensual contact of a sexual nature. York Regional Police would like to encourage anyone who feels they may have been a victim of a sexual assault to come forward and report the incident to police. There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence.

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Niagra Police Service Police Press Releases

Children Sexually Exploited: Tayjhon Aquon WILLIAMS HAMILTON Arrested

In February 2022, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Detectives assigned to the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit commenced an investigation into the sexual exploitation of children over a social media platform. 

On February 20, 2025, Detectives from Niagara Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Technological Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a private residence in Thorold and seized numerous digital devices capable of storing electronic data.  Tayjhon Aquon WILLIAMS HAMILTON (24 years) was arrested and is now facing the following charges:

  • Possession of Child Pornography x 3
  • Accessing Child Pornography x 2
  • Making Child Pornography Available x 2

Tayjhon Aquon WILLIAMS HAMILTON was held in custody after his arrest and is set to appear for a bail hearing on February 21, 2025, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street, in the City of St. Catharines.

Online platforms that allow like-minded users to engage with minors, create, share, and store Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) are prevalent on the Internet.  Offenders who attempt to lure children behind anonymous accounts on different platforms can be identified and will be held accountable for their actions.

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