NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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During the month of July, 2024, members of the Halton Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E) commenced a joint, online investigation with the Ontario Provincial Police utilizing a number of social media platforms.
As a result of this investigation, on Oct. 3, 2024, Eric Straughan-Ostrosky (28) of Burlington, was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Luring a Child (3 Counts)
- Making Child Pornography
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Investigators are concerned there may be further victims (accused photo attached). It should be noted the accused used a number of social media applications, and utilized the username “KingExplosion”.
Halton Regional Police Service reminds parents of the importance of monitoring your child's online social media presence, and having a conversation with them about internet safety and the disclosure of personal information.
Anyone who may have any additional information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst Verreault of the Halton Regional Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 905-465-8986.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
These investigations have been funded and made possible through a grant from the Ministry of Ontario Community Safety and Correctional Services.
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