Pervert Alert 12 Arrested Names Released
Source: Thunder Bay Police Service
Date: Thu Feb 6 07:39:41 MST 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began investigating in 2023 after learning that multiple women in Thunder Bay had been having their images shared through groups in an online chat platform.
As a result of the investigation, a total of 117 victims have been identified, which also includes victims in at least three other countries and across Canada.
Investigators obtained 26 production orders, 18 search warrants, and 15 general warrants. The investigation has resulted in nearly 600 exhibits being seized.
The accused individuals turned themselves in to police on Wednesday, February 5.
Charged are the following:
Joshua WANAKAMIK, 34:
Distribution Intimate Images Without Consent x90
Mischief
Unauthorized Use of a Computer x2
Identity Fraud x2
Accessing Child Pornography
Possession Child Pornography
Distributing Child Pornography
Darryl RENAUD, 38:
Distribution Intimate Images Without Consent x4
Luring
Extortion
Accessing Child Pornography
Possession of Child Pornography
Distributing Child Pornography
Aaron STOLZ, 37:
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent x20
Accessing Child Pornography
Possession of Child Pornography
Distribution of Child Pornography
Jonathon PRIESTON, 32:
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent x11
Lindsey HUNT, 38:
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent x8
Accessing Child Pornography
Possession of Child Pornography
Distribution of Child Pornography
Tyler BLOUIN, 28:
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent x6
Accessing Child Pornography
Possession of Child Pornography
Distribution of Child Pornography
Ryan MADORE, 38:
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent x3
Possession of Child Pornography
James EDGSON, 36:
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent
Possession of Child Pornography
Sheldon PRICE, 30:
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent x3
BRADLEY COMUZZI, 37; Ian WARREN, 37; Jordi LEBLANC, 31:
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent
The accused individuals appeared in court on Wednesday and have future appearance dates.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to please contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807) 684-1200 ext. 4115. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.