News Release
Man arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation,
Windermere Avenue and Morningside Avenue area
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material investigation.
On Monday, October 5, 2026, as part of an investigation into the downloading of child sexual abuse material, with the assistance of Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) technology, members of the Toronto Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Windermere Avenue and Morningside Avenue area.
It is alleged that:
- a quantity of child sexual abuse and exploitation material was located
Peter Thompson, 56, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
- Access Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
- Make Available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 301.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500.
The Toronto Police Service recognizes that parents and caregivers are the frontline when it comes to protecting children on the Internet and electronic devices. We encourage you to remain vigilant in your efforts – the safety tips outlined below are recommended for children of any age.
Reporting of any online exploitation can also be made at Canada’s National Tipline for Reporting the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children at cybertip.ca.
This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
There are also resources available through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health for those who have a sexual interest in children. The Talking for Change program is the first of its kind in Canada and provides national and all-ages help for those concerned about their risk to use child sexual exploitation material or offend sexually against a child.