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CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Hamilton man charged with sexual assault of 13-year-old Guelph girl
A Hamilton man is facing charges after police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old girl. According to the Guelph Police Service, the teen began communicating with the 38-year-old through Snapchat in February. 'He began pressuring her for an intimate relationship, despite knowing her age,' they said in a media release. Shortly after they began messaging, police said the man picked up the teen and another young girl and brought them to Hamilton. 'While the three were in a grassy area the man touched the 13-year-old inappropriately,' the release continued. The incident was later reported to Guelph Police. The man was arrested on Thursday and charged with luring a person under 16 years of age, sexual assault, sexual interference and criminal harassment.
CTV News
02-07-2025
- CTV News
Edmonton-area man charged with 27 child pornography offences
The province's joint police task force has charged a Leduc man with several offences related to child pornography. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said in a media release Wednesday it has charged Campbell Ferguson with 27 charges including luring and creating child pornography after an investigation by its internet child exploitation unit. Investigators have identified six victims but believe there are more, unit member Det. Christine Sawatsky said in the media release. ALERT said it began looking into activities by the 49-year-old in April after receiving an online tip about him in April. Ferguson, who was arrested Thursday, allegedly targeted Edmonton-area girls aged 15-16 via social media and would lure them into meeting him in person for sex, ALERT said. Ferguson may be known to victims by his usernames/handles, including Burke, burkeishere2525, devonhouston25, keenonhedstrom and treyliles2424. 'We hope that by releasing his usernames, that more victims will be encouraged to come forward and speak with police. We have supports available through partners like the Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, for anyone who does come forward,' Sawatsky said. Anyone with information about Ferguson is asked to contact local police or Crime Stoppers.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
Former Sask. ed assistant released on bail pending appeal of convictions for sexual crimes against teens
A former small-town Saskatchewan educational assistant convicted of sexual crimes against teen boys has been released on bail as she awaits the outcome of her appeal. Following a Regina trial in March, a jury found Stacey Duke guilty on two counts of exploitation, two counts of making sexually explicit material available to a child and two counts of luring. She received a 28-month prison sentence that was handed down earlier this month by Court of King's Bench Justice Neil Robertson, who stayed the luring charges based on a legal principle that states a person cannot be convicted of more than one offence for the same act. The two victims were once students of Vibank Regional School where Duke formerly worked as an educational assistant. They cannot be identified due to a standard publication ban. As a result, their names, specific ages and other information has been withheld. A key issue at trial was whether Duke had been in a position of trust or authority over the boys at the time of the offences, all of which were found to have occurred in the fall of 2022. Each charge required the Crown to prove Duke was in a position of trust or authority over the related victim at the time of the alleged offence. Very shortly after she was sentenced, Duke filed an appeal, suggesting Robertson made errors in the handling of her case. Along with that, she filed a notice of application for bail, stating her intention to seek release while her appeal is pending. According to a document obtained by the Regina Leader-Post, the Crown consented to Duke's release on conditions, after which the Court of Appeal issued an order for her release dated June 13. Duke is subject to a series of conditions that she must abide by while on release. They include: keeping the peace and being of good behaviour; attending court when required; notifying the court of any change in address; having no contact with a number of people associated with the case; and not mentioning the case, witnesses, or appeal on social media. Duke is to have no contact 'electronically' with anyone under age 17, except for immediate family members. Her conditions also include some aimed at stopping her from consuming alcohol or drugs not prescribed to her. At trial, Duke testified that she suffered from a drinking problem as well as depression and anxiety at the relevant time. She must also file appeal paperwork on time, not leave the province, and surrender into custody should the outcome of her appeal dictate she must serve time. bharder@ Former Sask. educational assistant gets 28-month sentence for sex crimes against teens Stacey Duke appeals conviction of sexual crimes against teens, seeks bail The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
CBC
20-06-2025
- CBC
Winnipeg man charged with sexual assault, luring minors online
Social Sharing WARNING: This story contains details about sexual abuse involving minors. A 49-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with numerous offences related to luring and sexual assaults involving youth. Winnipeg police allege the man used social media to exchange intimate images with the youth and give them drugs, alcohol and money between late 2023 and mid-2024, a news release from police said Friday. He has been charged with two counts each of luring a person under 16, obtaining sexual services from someone under 18, invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference and sexual assault. The man remains in custody. The Klinic sexual assault crisis line (204-786-8631) and Winnipeg police victim services (204-986-6350) are available to anyone impacted by sexual assault.
CTV News
06-06-2025
- CTV News
Dartmouth, N.S., man charged with luring 10-year-old U.S. girl
A Dartmouth, N.S., man has been charged with luring a 10-year-old girl in the United States through social media. Last month, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the United States shared information that a Canadian man was believed to be in contact with the girl. Halifax Regional Police says the communication began last January across social media platforms like Slowly and Snapchat. The man allegedly presented himself as a 15-year-old boy and the conversations included inappropriate sexual content. The man also allegedly mailed gifts and handwritten letters to the girl. Police worked with the Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center in Wisconsin as part of an investigation. They executed a search warrant at a Gaston Road residence in Dartmouth and seized firearms and electronic devices on Thursday. John Aaron Shute, 42, was arrested and has been remanded into custody. He will appear in Dartmouth provincial court at a later date to face charges of: luring a child under 16 possession of child pornography making child pornography two breaches of a probation order in relation to children five firearms-related offences failure to comply with an order. The investigation is ongoing. Police say additional charges may be laid. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
