The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has arrested and charged a Burlington man following a joint investigation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Child Exploitation Centre (RCMP, NCECC) and authorities in the Philippines that began in April, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, on August 28, 2025, Douglas RIDPATH (78) of Burlington was arrested and charged with the following: 

  • Make Child Pornography (6 Counts)
  • Accessing Child Pornography
  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Agree or Arrange a Sexual Offence against a Child (3 Counts)
  • Indecent Act (2 Counts)
  • Indecent Exposure to Person Under 16 years
  • Sexual Assault (2 Counts)
  • Sexual Exploitation (2 Counts)

The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact D/Cst. Stephane Verreault of the HRPS Internet and Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) at 905-825-4747 ext. 8986

A photo of Ridpath has been attached to this media release.

The Halton Regional Police Service would like to remind parents of the importance of monitoring your child's online social media presence, and having a conversation with them about internet safety and the disclosure of personal information. More information on online safety for children can be found Here

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

The HRPS is a proud member of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. These investigations have been funded and made possible through a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

 

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

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