On January 18,2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation and Computer Forensics Units in conjunction with the Emergency Response Unit executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, 43-year-old, Michael Tomasik was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code Canada:

  • Agreement or Arrangement-Sexual Offence Against Child Under 14
  • Make Child Pornography - Written  
  • Access - Child Pornography   
  • Possession - Child Pornography 
  • Make Available - Child Pornography 
  • Breach of Long-term Supervision Order X2

Through the investigation it was determined that Michael Tomasik was using an online alias of “John Wick”. There are concerns that Michael Tomasik may have used the alias to commit other offences. Anyone with information related to this individual or investigation is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.

Michael Tomasik has been and is currently the subject of a Long-term Supervision Order.

Michael Tomasik appeared in Bail Court on January 22, 2024 to answer to the charges.

A Publication Ban has been issued with regards to this case, therefore no further details can be provided.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit is part of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Cybertip.ca is Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. Tips from the public can help protect children from sexual abuse. Canadians are encouraged to report concerns to Cybertip.ca if someone they know may be victimizing children online. For more information on addressing child victimization or to report concerns visit cybertip.ca.