This week, Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged two Saskatoon men with child exploitation offences. The investigations are not related to each other.
In the first case, the Saskatchewan ICE Unit commenced an investigation relating to child pornography in January, 2025. On February 25th 2025, the ICE Unit executed a Search Warrant at a home in Saskatoon. Electronic devices were seized and examined by investigators.
As a result of the investigation, 75-year-old John Tamosiunis of Saskatoon was charged on April 2nd, 2025 with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
Tamosiunis appeared in court on April 2, 2025 and was remanded for his next court appearance on April 4th at 10:00 am in Saskatoon Provincial Court.
(Court information number: 991299187)
In the second case, the Saskatchewan ICE Unit commenced a child exploitation investigation relating to child pornography in October of 2024. On April 3, 2025 the ICE Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Saskatoon. Electronic devices were examined at the scene.
A result of the investigation, 25-year-old William Phillip Mcleod of Saskatoon was charged on April 3, 2025 with the following:
- 2 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
- 1 Count of Make Available Child Pornography
- 1 Count of Making Child Pornography
Mcleod appeared in court on April 3, 2025 and was remanded for his next court appearance on April 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Saskatoon Provincial Court.
(Court information number: 991299316)
The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the Saskatchewan RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service and Prince Albert Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the internet.