A 40 year old male was arrested shortly after 8:00 AM on March 18th for allegations of “luring” and “invitation to sexual touching.” A complaint was received by the Brockville Police Service on March 17th in regards to post on social media. The social media post sparked the investigation and led to the arrest. The post showed a conversation between the accused and an unknown subject who identified themselves as a 12 year old girl. The accused has been held in custody for a bail hearing.
The investigation is continuing and as a result no further information will be released at this time. Anyone with any pertinent information regarding this occurrence or similar occurrences is asked to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.