Veteran OPP officer charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

[Michael Jack]

Police say accused is an OPP sergeant with 28 years of service and who's currently on an unrelated leave of absence

A veteran police officer has been charged in connection to a child sexual exploitation investigation in Alliston.

The Ontario Provincial Police child sexual exploitation unit, with help from Nottawasaga OPP and members of the OPP's digital forensics unit, conducted the investigation.

On Tuesday, June 16, police say officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Alliston and seized a number of electronic devices.

As a result of the investigation, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Chris Weise, 54, of Alliston, was arrested and charged with accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police say the investigation revealed the accused is an OPP sergeant with 28 years of service and who is currently on an unrelated leave of absence.

None of the allegations have been tested in court.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.

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[Michael Jack]

A veteran Ontario Provincial Police officer is facing serious allegations related to a child exploitation investigation.

Provincial police say a months-long investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at the accused’s home in June.

During that search, police seized a number of electronic devices from the suspect’s Alliston, Ont., home.

As a result of the investigation, police charged 54-year-old OPP Sgt. Chris Weise with one count of accessing and one count of possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police say Weise is a 28-year OPP veteran and is currently on an unrelated leave of absence.

He is scheduled for a court date in early October.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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[Michael Jack]

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged one of its own sergeants with 28 years of service following a child sexual exploitation investigation.

Chris Weise, 54, of Alliston, Ont., was arrested and charged on Sept. 8 with accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material and possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police say they executed a search warrant at his residence and seized a number of electronic devices back in June.

The investigation revealed that the accused is an OPP sergeant with 28 years of service who is currently on an unrelated leave of absence.

Weise is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on Oct. 8, 2026.

The OPP says anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact the force at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or write to ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.

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[Michael Jack]

Police say a veteran officer is facing criminal charges in Alliston, Ont

Ontario Provincial Police say a veteran officer is facing criminal charges in a child exploitation investigation in Alliston, Ont..

Police say they carried out a search at a home in the community about 100 kilometres northwest of Toronto in June and seized several electronic devices.

They say that led to the arrest of a 54-year-old man earlier this month.

Investigators say the man has been charged with accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material and possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Police say the investigation revealed that the accused is an OPP sergeant with 28 years of service who is currently on an unrelated leave of absence.

They say he's expected to appear in court in Bradford, Ont., on Oct. 8.

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