Male Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Youth
A male is in custody following an investigation into the sexual luring of a 14-year-old female.
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, members of the DRPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) arrested an adult male after an investigation into the luring of a 14-year-old female through Facebook messenger.
An analysis of the suspect’s phone confirmed that between February and March of 2024, the suspect requested sexually explicit photos and inappropriate physical contact from the youth. Further investigation revealed the possibility of other victims.
Jordan HILL, age 33 from Whitby is charged with numerous offences including: Luring a Child Under 16 to Possess Child Pornography, Luring a Child Under 16 for Sexual Interference, Luring a Child Under 16 to Make Child Pornography, Possess Child Pornography, and Make Available Sexually Explicit Material to Person Under 16.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Police have concerns there may be other victims and are requesting anyone with information to come forward to investigators.
A photo of the accused can be viewed at www.drps.ca
For more information on our ICE unit and resources that are available please visit our website at https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/crime-prevention/internet-safety-and-child-exploitation/
The Durham Regional Police would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Canadian National and Ontario Provincial Strategies to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Anyone who has been victimized by the accused or has information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Pogson of the Major Crime Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5544.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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