Teen charged in child exploitation and sextortion investigation

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE 

Case #: 26-9635 

Teen charged in child exploitation and sextortion investigation 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a child exploitation and sextortion investigation involving a 13-year-old victim. 

In January 2026, members of the Windsor Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit launched an investigation after receiving a report of online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving an underage female.  

Investigators determined that the teenage boy had obtained intimate images of the victim, then used them to threaten and extort the victim through social media messages. These intimate images deemed to be child sexual abuse material.  

Following an extensive investigation, officers located and arrested the suspect at a residence in east Windsor on May 13, 2026. 

The 15-year-old youth, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with: 

•    Extortion 

•    Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material   

•    Access child sexual abuse and exploitation material   

•    Transmit child sexual abuse and exploitation material   

•    Publish intimate images without consent   

Windsor Police remind the community to avoid sharing intimate photos and videos online. Possessing and sharing intimate imagery involving anyone under 18 years old will likely result in criminal charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation. Anyone experiencing threats, coercion, or exploitation online is encouraged to seek help from a trusted adult or report the incident to police. 

The Windsor Police Service ICE Unit is a member of Ontario's Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. These types of investigations are made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General. 

 Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4896. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com. 

If you or someone you know has been affected and needs support, please reach out to Victim Services Windsor & Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 7179.