Man Arrested in Internet Child Exploitation Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 23, 2026 11:00 a.m. 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit has arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with an investigation involving online communication with a person under the age of 16.

On Friday, October 23, 2026, Corey Lawrenson was arrested and charged with telecommunication with a person under 16 for a specific offence and making available explicit material to a person under 16.

The investigation involved the use of Roblox and Snapchat. The accused used the Snapchat username “Coreyindahood.”

Investigators are concerned there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5660, or by email at ice@ottawapolice.ca.

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