Child Pornography – Arrest: R24-41300

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In August 2024, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) in Vancouver intercepted a suspicious package destined for a Winnipeg address. The Winnipeg Police Service’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) was alerted, and an investigation commenced.

On August 29, ICE investigators took custody of the package and determined its contents contained a sex doll anatomically designed to look like a pre-pubescent child.

A suspect was identified, and through subsequent investigation, the investigators learned that between October 2023 and August 2024, the suspect ordered several similar items. A search warrant was obtained.

On September 4, the search warrant was executed at a Fort Richmond residence. Approximately 20 anatomically correct female dolls ranging from newborn to early teens were located along with clothing/accessories intended for the dolls. Some of the dolls had been physically altered from their original state. 

A 45-year-old male, Jonathan Paul SIRSKI of Winnipeg, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Imports, Distributes, Sells or Possess for the Purpose of Distribution or Sale of any Child Pornography
  • Makes, Prints, Publishes or Possess for the Purpose of Publication any Child Pornography

He was detained in police custody.

The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to protecting youth and those at risk of sexual exploitation. The public is encouraged to report any child sexual abuse imagery (child pornography).

Call the non-emergency line at 204-986-6222, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477), or make a report online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org  or at Cybertip.ca

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