In January 2025, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Domestic Violence Unit received a report from an adult female regarding the distribution of intimate images without her consent. The content was created and distributed by an adult male with whom she had been in a previous relationship.
On January 9, the images were sent to a school division official where the female was employed. After reviewing the content, the division official forwarded the content to additional individuals for follow-up.
On January 15, the adult male was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Voyeurism
- Administer Noxious Thing with Intent to Aggrieve or Annoy
- Assault x 2
- Unlawfully in Dwelling House
- Assault by Choking, Suffocating or Strangling
- Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Distribute Intimate Image Without Consent
- Disobeying Order of Court
He was detained in custody.
After subsequent investigation and forensic analysis, the division official was arrested on March 20, 2025. This individual is facing the charge of Distribute Intimate Image Without Consent and was released on an Undertaking.
It is a criminal offence to share intimate images of someone without their consent.
If you are a victim of non-consensual distribution of intimate images, you can get help by contacting Cybertip or the police.
The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing support to survivors of sexual crimes. Resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.