The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one male with numerous Child related sex offences.
On October 23, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m. members of the Orillia OPP received information regarding a historical sexual offence on a minor. Orillia OPP began an investigation into the accusations.
On October 24, 2024, officers obtained judicial authorization to search for evidence. Orillia OPP with the assistance of the Digital Forensics Unit were able to confirm the seized property did contain Child Pornography.
On October 30, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP, with the assistance of the Orillia Detachment Major Crime Unit and the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit attended an address in the City of Barrie and arrested one male party.
A result of this investigation; Gary Hendricks, 62-year-old, from Barrie has been charged with:
- Invitation to Sexual Touching
- Sexual Interference
- Makes, Prints, Publishes or Possession for the Purpose of Publication Any Child Pornography – 2 counts
- Possession of Child Pornography
- Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 18 Years of Age – 2 counts
- Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 Years of Age – 2 counts
- Invitation to Sexual Touching Under 16 Years of Age
- Sexual Interference
The accused was held in custody, pending a bail hearing.
Investigators are concerned that there could be other victims. Anyone with information about these or a similar incident is urged to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com
There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health related government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ontario.ca for more information.
