(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – One individual been arrested and criminally charged in relation to a child luring investigation.
On June 11, 2024, the Wellington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted as a result of a public complaint.
As a result of the investigation, on October 15, 2025, the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged Daniel Thomas RIDGEWAY, aged 39 of Guelph-Eramosa Township, with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Possession of child pornography
- Luring a person under 18 years of age by means of telecommunication
- Make prints, publishes or possession for the purpose of publication of any child pornography
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on October 15, 2025.
If you have information about this investigation, or any other child luring incidents or crimes against children, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or crimestoppersguelphwellington.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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