NEWS RELEASE
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators from the Internet Child Exploitation Unit have arrested and charged a 62-year-old man from St. Catharines for allegedly luring a child online.
In August 2023, investigators from the Internet Child Exploitation Unit began an investigation relating to an unknown user luring persons under 16 years of age for a sexual purpose while utilizing social media platforms.
Investigators identified the user as, Steven Waterman who has had multiple social media platforms under the following personas:
• “Steven.Waterman”
• “guyfrmont”
• “guyfrmont2914’
• “STC”
• “Niagara”
• “Niagara_1”
• “twinkluvont”
On Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, Steven Waterman was arrested and charged with the following:
• Luring a child under the age of 16 (X 2)
• Luring a child under the age of 18
• Breach of Prohibition Order
In addition, upon execution of a Criminal Code search warrant, it became evident to investigators that further victims may have been contacted by Steven Waterman online.
The investigation is currently ongoing.
Investigators are seeking anyone with any information to contact the Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 3490. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting PeelCrimeStoppers.ca.
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