Durham Region Police – Female Charged with Luring in Oshawa

A 23-year-old Oshawa female has been charged with luring a 15-year-old male online. 

 

In March 2022, investigators from the Child Exploitation Unit began an investigation after receiving information about the online luring of a youth from Oklahoma, USA. DRPS was assisted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in locating and safeguarding the victim. 

 

The suspect was arrested on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

 

Courtney CROSS-ROBINSON, age 23, of Oshawa, was charged with Luring to Facilitate the Commission of Accessing Child Pornography; Exposure to Person Under 16 and Accessing and Possession of Child Pornography. She was held for a bail hearing.

 

Investigators want to ensure there are no other victims. The suspect was previously employed in an organization which dealt with youths aged 15 to 17. The offences occurred over several social media platforms. Usernames associated to this investigation include; ‘dragonqueen’, ‘drnkcookiemonsta’ and ‘court123_always’. 

 

Durham Regional Police is a proud member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy 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.

 

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst Sabo of the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5542.

 

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 $2,000 cash reward.

Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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