THUNDER BAY — A man facing more than 90 charges involving the sharing of images without consent remains in custody while he and the other 12 men charged in the case await a court date next month.
In early February, the Thunder Bay Police Service charged 12 individuals with more than 170 offences relating to sharing intimate images without consent. A 13th individual was charged in March.
A total of 117 victims had been identified through the investigation at that point, which started in 2023, following reports that images of multiple Thunder Bay women had been shared though an online chat platform.
Police have said the case includes victims under the age of 18 — some as young as 12 years old.
Joshua Wanakamik, 34, was charged with 90 counts of distributing images without consent as well as charges of accessing, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, identity fraud and unauthorized use of a computer.
A bail review hearing was set for Friday at the Thunder Bay Courthouse for Wanakamik. However, the hearing was adjourned to a later date.
All 13 suspects, including Wanakamik will return to court on Aug. 18.
Aaron Stolz, 37, has been charged with distributing images without consent as well as being charged with accessing, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Darryl Renaud, 38, is facing charges of distributing images without consent, accessing, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material. He's facing additional charges of luring and extortion.
Jonathon Prieston, 32, is facing charges for distributing images without consent.
Lindsey Hunt, 38, is charged with offences for distributing images without consent and accessing, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Tyler Bluoin, 28, is charged with distributing images without consent, along with accessing, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Ryan Madore, 38, is charged with distributing images without consent, along with possessing child sexual abuse material.
James Edgson, 36, has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material, as well as distributing images without consent.
Sheldon Price, 30, is facing three counts of distributing images without consent.
Bradley Comuzzi, 37; Ian Warren, 37 and Jordi Leblanc, 31; are each facing one charge for distributing images without consent.
And Jordan Maurice, 31, has been charged with distributing intimate images without consent.
None of the allegations against any of the accused have been proven in court.
