(SARNIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU), with assistance from the OPP Lambton Detachment, members of the OPP Digital Forensics Unit and Chatham-Kent Police Service, have arrested and charged a Sarnia resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Sarnia, and several electronic devices were seized.
As a result of the investigation, Eddy John BUTLER, 35 years old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged with four counts of luring a person under 16 years of age contrary to section 172.1(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on December 17, 2025.
“Online child sexual exploitation is a serious crime that harms the most vulnerable members of our community. As law enforcement we must continue to work tirelessly with our partners to identify offenders and protect victims of abuse and exploitation. We encourage anyone with information about these crimes to come forward.” – Detective Staff Sergeant Chris Barkey, OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit
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.