Skip to main content

Man, 21, charged with attempting to lure child: OPP

child pornography

Huronia West OPP arrested a 21-year-old man after receiving a tip he possessed child pornography and had been communicating with a minor.

According to provincial police, the man attempted to lure the child "using various methods."

Officers with the crime unit searched the suspect's home, seizing various items, including a cell phone and tablet, for forensic analysis.

The accused, from Bruce County, is charged with luring a person under 16, possessing child pornography, and transmitting sexually explicit material to a person under 16.

He was released following a bail hearing with strict conditions to await a court date.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police encourage anyone with information to contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

PM pans Poilievre for 'pulling stunts' by threatening to delay MPs' holidays with House tactics

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to delay MPs' holidays by throwing up thousands of procedural motions seeking to block Liberal legislation until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau backs off his carbon tax. It's a move Government House Leader Karina Gould was quick to condemn, warning the Official Opposition leader's 'temper tantrum' tactics will impact Canadians.

Stay Connected