Thunder Bay residents are learning that A Lakehead city Law enforcement Service Cyber Crime Unit look into the matter has resulted in charges.
A Lakehead city Law enforcement Service Cyber Crime Unit look into the matter has resulted in charges.On April 23, 2026, officers received a report from another authorities agency regarding potential child sexual abuse and exploitation in the Lakehead city.Further inquiry led to a suspect being identified.On April 29, 2026, officers searched a home on Thunder Bay’s south side and seized multiple electronic devices.On June 10, 2026, a suspect surrendered themself at the northwestern Ontario hub Officers Service Station at 1200 Balmoral Street.As a result of the probe, 50-year-old Michael SCORGIE of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:• 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-years of age (two counts)• Arrangement to commit a sexual offence against a person under 18-years of age• Make prints, publishes or possesses for the purpose of publication of any child sexual abuse and exploitation material• Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation materialThe accused was released from custody following their first court appearance with a future court date.Anyone with information that could assist inv.
A Lakehead city Law enforcement Service Cyber Crime Unit look into the matter has resulted in charges.On April 23, 2026, officers received a report from another authorities agency regarding potential child sexual abuse and exploitation in the Lakehead city.Further inquiry led to a suspect being identified.On April 29, 2026, officers searched a home on Thunder Bay’s south side and seized multiple electronic devices.On June 10, 2026, a suspect surrendered themself at the northwestern Ontario hub Officers Service Station at 1200 Balmoral Street.As a result of the probe, 50-year-old Michael SCORGIE of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:• 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-years of age (two counts)• Arrangement to commit a sexual offence against a person under 18-years of age• Make prints, publishes or possesses for the purpose of publication of any child sexual abuse and exploitation material• Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation materialThe accused was released from custody following their first court appearance with a future court date.Anyone with information that could assist inv.
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📍 Source: TB Police (web) · By: TB Police · 🗓️ June 20, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
