OPP cruiser. /Sarah Hyatt/MBC
Peterborough County OPP say charges have been laid following an investigation into the alleged sharing of intimate images with a youth.
Police say officers were contacted on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a parent discovered their child was communicating online with an adult. According to police, the conversation was sexual in nature and involved the alleged exchange of sexually explicit images and videos.
The matter was referred to the Peterborough County OPP Major Crime Unit, which began an investigation. Police say an arrest was made the following day.
Philip Temos, 48, of Hastings, has been charged with making sexually explicit material available to a person under 18 years of age, luring a person under 18 by means of telecommunication, and possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
Police say the accused was held in custody to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.
The allegations have not been tested in court.
Police are reminding the public that if they have information about suspected unlawful activity, they can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at stopcrimehere.ca or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
