(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the OPP North West Region Crime Unit have charged a Fort Frances resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Fort Frances and electronic devices were seized.
As a result of the investigation, Shane BECKETT, aged 53 of Fort Frances, was arrested and charged with two counts of luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication, contrary to the Criminal Code.
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or online child exploitation is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.
A publication ban has been issued and as a result, the OPP will not be able to provide further information.
The safety and protection of children is a top priority for the OPP, and we remain committed to identifying and pursuing individuals who use technology to exploit them. Parents are encouraged to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with them about online safety. Parents can find resources at cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca.
If you or someone you know has been impacted and requires victim support, please contact the Rainy River District Victim Services at rrdvsp.ca.