March 19, 2026
RED FM News Desk
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit has arrested 34-year-old Patrick Pawel Lagowski of Toronto in connection with an investigation into online child exploitation.
The probe, which began in January 2026, targeted an individual attempting to contact and meet a child for sexual purposes.
Lagowski faces multiple charges, including luring a child via telecommunication for sexual interference, sexual touching, and sexual assault, as well as possession of child sexual abuse material.
He remains in custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing on March 19 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines.
Investigators say he used the online usernames “dave252966” and “dave205047””to communicate with minors.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to take steps to protect children online.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 .
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