Kitchener Youth Charged With 3 Child Exploitation Material Offences
Waterloo Regional Police say a young person faces three charges following an investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
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Waterloo Regional Police say a young person has been charged with three offences related to child sexual abuse and exploitation material after an arrest in Kitchener on November 5, 2026.
The investigation began in May 2026, according to police. Members of the Cybercrime – Internet Child Exploitation Unit received information about a Kitchener resident from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre and began investigating.
Police said the young person was arrested as a result of that investigation and charged with:
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- 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. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Information sought
Anyone with information about suspected online child exploitation is encouraged to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777. The police file number is WA26076849.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service is a member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. Police said the project receives funding from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Waterloo Regional Police Service