(ANGUS, ON) – Police have arrested and charged an Angus resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Angus with assistance from members of the Nottawasaga OPP and the OPP Digital Forensics Unit. Several electronic devices were seized.
As a result of the investigation, Michael Tyler THOMAS, 40 years old of Angus, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Possession of chid sexual abuse and exploitation material, section 163.1(4)
· Importing of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, section 163.1(3)
The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on Thursday March 5, 2026.
The OPP will continue to identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by educating their children on internet safety. Parents can find resources to assist them by visiting cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca.
If you have information regarding online child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.