THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay Authorities Service Cyber Crime Unit look into the matter has resulted in charges against 50-year-old Michael Scorgie of Thunder Bay.
A Thunder Bay Authorities Service Cyber Crime Unit look into the matter has resulted in charges against 50-year-old Michael Scorgie of Thunder Bay. On April 23, 2026, officers received a report from another police service agency regarding potential child sexual abuse and exploitation in Thunder Bay. Further review led to a suspect being identified.
On April 29, 2026, officers searched a home on the northwestern Ontario hub’s south side and seized multiple electronic devices. On June 10, 2026, Scorgie surrendered at the Lakehead Police service Service Station on Balmoral Street. The accused faces charges including luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunications (two counts), arrangement to commit a sexual offence against a person under 16 (two counts), arrangement to commit a sexual offence against a person under 18, and multiple charges related to child sexual abuse and exploitation material. The accused was released from custody following their first court appearance with a future court date scheduled..
A Thunder Bay Authorities Service Cyber Crime Unit look into the matter has resulted in charges against 50-year-old Michael Scorgie of Thunder Bay. On April 23, 2026, officers received a report from another police service agency regarding potential child sexual abuse and exploitation in Thunder Bay.
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📍 Source: Thunder Bay Police Service · By: Staff · 🗓️ June 12, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
