The London Police Service have charged a man after receiving reports a suspect threatened to release intimate photos of a woman if she did not comply with his demands.
Police say they received a report from a woman on Saturday, alleging a suspect threatened to release private and personal photos unless she performed sexual acts or gave him money.
The woman reportedly met the suspect on the dating app Tinder on which he used the name “Adaskio.” Police say the suspect is also known to use the names “El Hese” and “Lol Atyou” on Snapchat.
The LPS Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section say the suspect is known to frequent London, Waterloo, as well as Edmonton and Calgary.
Police arrested a suspect on Saturday evening without incident. During the arrest, police also seized six grams of cocaine, 22 grams of crack cocaine, eight grams of marijuana and pepper spray.
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Adam Dabrowski, 27, of London, is charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:
- Extortion X 2;
- Sexual assault;
- Publication of intimate images without consent;
- Carrying a concealed weapon;
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking;
- Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Investigators believe other women could have been targeted and are urging anyone to come forward with any information.
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