Waterloo Regional Police have charged a young person following a child sexual abuse and exploitation material investigation.

In May 2026, members of the Cybercrime – Internet Child Exploitation Unit began an investigation after receiving information from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC) regarding a Kitchener resident.

As a result of the investigation, on November 5, 2026, Waterloo Regional Police arrested a young person in Kitchener and charged the accused with:

• Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
• Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material
• Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material available

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This project has been made possible through funding from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Anyone with information regarding suspected online child exploitation is encouraged to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777.