Charges Laid and Police Still Looking for Information

2 April 2026

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment (UOV) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a male from Ottawa in connection with sexual related offences involving a child.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, UOV OPP officers received information that a child may have been lured over the internet for sexual purposes.

As a result of the investigation, a 23 year old male from Ottawa was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

– Sexual assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle – two counts

– Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication

– Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age – three counts

– Sexual interference – two counts

– Possession of child abuse and exploitation material

– Making sexually explicit material available to a person under 16 years of age

The accused remains in custody.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact UOV OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ValleyTips.ca.

Source: OPP Media Officer