Cyber crime investigation leads to charges

February 5, 2026

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A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation has led to charges.

The Cyber Crime Unit began the investigation on December 3, 2025, after receiving a report.

Officers identified a suspect who self-surrendered at the Thunder Bay Police Station on January 20, 2026.

As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old Kayden Southerland is facing the following charges:

• Sexual Interference
• Invitation to Sexual Touching Under 16 Years of Age
• Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 Years of Age
• Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 16 Years of Age

The accused was remanded into custody after their first court appearance.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to please contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807) 684-1200 ext. 4115.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.

October 2026

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Above: In September, the Thunder Bay Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that joint marine patrols are underway in the Thunder Bay area.

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