Police say they have arrested a man in Burlington, Ont., in connection with child luring charges.
Halton Regional Police issued a news release on Friday saying officers launched a joint investigation with Ontario Provincial Police in July using a number of social media platforms.
As a result of the investigation, police said they arrested 28-year-old Eric Straughan-Ostrosky on Oct. 3. He has since been charged with three counts of luring a child and making child pornography.
Straughan-Ostrosky was held in custody pending a bail hearing, police said.
Police said they are concerned there may be other victims. They stressed that the accused allegedly used a number of social media platforms and used the username “KingExplosion.”
Police said they are reminding 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 …