The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has charged one individual in relation to a sexual assault investigation.
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, police began an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the City of Orillia.
As a result of this investigation, Chris Bronson, 43-years-old, employed by the Orillia Youth Centre for the last 15 years, has been charged with the following offences:
- Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 18 yrs of age
- Sexual Exploitation
- Sexual Assault
- Luring a Person under 18 years of age by means of Telecommunication
The accused has been arrested and subsequently held for bail.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are committed to ensuring all individuals affected receive the support and justice they deserve. At the time of the incident, the accused and the victims were members of the same residential community in Orillia. The OPP encourages anyone who may have been a victim, or who has information related to these incidents, to come forward by contacting the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), ref E260027467.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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