On March 11, 2026, our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit working in collaboration with our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the search warrant, detectives seize several electronic devices from the residence. These devices were analyzed by our Computer Forensic Unit for child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM – formerly referred to as child pornography).

Based on the investigation, 34-year-old, Sye Sampson was arrested by detectives on May 19, 2026, and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
  • Access Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
  • Make Available Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material 

Sye Sampson appeared in bail court on May 19, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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.

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