The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU), OPP Digital Forensics Unit, Waterloo Regional Police and Barrie Police Service, with assistance from members of the Huronia West OPP Detachment and Bancroft OPP Detachment, have arrested and charged a Bancroft resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.
As a result of the investigation, search warrants were executed at residences in Bancroft and Phelpston, and several electronic devices were seized.
Vincent NOOME, 51 years of age from Bancroft, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Luring a person under 16 years of age, section 172.1(1)(b) – nine counts
· Luring a person under 18 years of age, section 172.1(1)(a)
· Making sexually explicit material available to a person under 16 years of age, sec 171.1(1)(b) – seven counts
· Making child pornography available, section 163.1(2) – six counts
The accused remains in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bellville on July 31, 2025.
“The responsibility of protecting our children in today’s digital age cannot be overstated. I encourage every member of our community to stay informed about the online risks young people face. Parents, in particular, play a crucial role-engage in open conversations with your children, establish clear boundaries, and make use of available resources to help ensure their safety online.” – Detective Staff Sergeant Chris Barkey, OPP CSEU
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 online child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.
Author: Pete Fisher
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