Veteran OPP officer charged in child sexual exploitation investigation
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2026 1:32 am
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.
https://www.orilliamatters.com/police-b ... n-12822363
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.
https://www.orilliamatters.com/police-b ... n-12822363