INTERNET CHILD EXPLOITATION (ICE) UNIT INVESTIGATION 26-79823

INTERNET CHILD EXPLOITATION (ICE) UNIT INVESTIGATION
London man charged 

LONDON, ON (November 9, 2026) – A London man faces eleven charges in relation to an investigation by members of the London Police Service (LPS) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit. 

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) initiated an investigation between January and October 2025, into international child sex trafficking organizations who facilitate Livestream Child Sexual Abuse (LCSA). 

In October 2025, the Philippine National Bureau of Investigation, Human Trafficking Division (NBI HTRAD) carried out an operation that resulted in the rescue of five children. Following the operation, information pertaining to criminal offences was provided to RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC) - Transnational Child Sex Offender Unit (TCSO), with the assistance of the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and FINTRAC. 

During the RCMP NCECC-led operation in Ottawa, in partnership with HSI, investigators were able to determine the identity of a London man sending money to a facilitator in the Philippines. 

On June 9, 2026, the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC) notified LPS that the investigation involved a London man. 

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, members of the LPS ICE Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Grosvenor Street and Gammage Street. 

A male suspect was arrested, and electronic devices were seized. Evidence of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (CSAEM) was located. 

As a result of the investigation, Timothy Ryan Shirk, 47, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

• Three counts of telecommunication agreement to commit specific criminal offences with another under or believed under 16 years;
• Two counts of telecommunication agreement to commit specific criminal offences with another under or believed under 18 years;
• Print/publish/possess to publish child sexual abuse material;
• Possess child sexual abuse and exploitation material 
• Sexual assault as party to offence with any other person;
• Sexual assault;
• Sexual interference with a person under 16 years of age; and,
• Obtain sexual services for consideration from person under 18 years. 

The accused appeared in London court November 5, 2026, in relation to the charges, and has since been released on the following court-imposed conditions: 

• Not to be within 20 meters of any public park, public swimming area, daycare centre, school grounds, playground or community centre;
• Not to be alone with anyone under the age of 18; and,
• Not to possess weapons. 

A photograph of the accused is being released to assist in keeping the public informed given the nature of the charges and the conditions imposed upon the accused. 

The accused is scheduled to re-appear in London court on January 28, 2027, in relation to the charges. 

London Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. The Strategy has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General. 

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670. 

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