Angus – Goderich Free Press

Pervert Alert – Michael Tyler THOMAS Was Arrested & Released

(ANGUS, ON) – Police have arrested and charged an Angus resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Angus with assistance from members of the Nottawasaga OPP and the OPP Digital Forensics Unit. Several electronic devices were seized.

As a result of the investigation, Michael Tyler THOMAS, 40 years old of Angus, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

· Possession of chid sexual abuse and exploitation material, section 163.1(4)

· Importing of child sexual abuse and exploitation material, section 163.1(3)

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on Thursday March 5, 2026.

The OPP will continue to identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by educating their children on internet safety. Parents can find resources to assist them by visiting cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca.

If you have information regarding online child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.

Aime-Lyn VANAYAN Was Arrested

(ESSA , ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles in Essa Township.

On September 18, 2025, shortly before 8:00 p.m., members of the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Gold Park Gate, in Essa Township, where the driver had struck another vehicle no injuries were reported. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Aime-Lyn VANAYAN 47-years-old of Angus was charged with:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on October 9, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.