Seeley’s Bay resident facing child luring and firearm-related charges
A Seeley’s Bay resident is facing several charges following a child luring investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Leeds County OPP said officers began investigating an incident involving the luring of a minor on Monday, May 25.
During the investigation, police also seized two firearms and ammunition.
As a result, Jackson Chase, 42, of Seeley’s Bay, has been charged with:
- Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication
- Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age
- Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon
Charges have not been proven in court.
Police say the accused was initially remanded into custody, but has since been released.
Chase is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on June 26, 2026.
Police said no further details will be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.