Vermilion RCMP makes arrest in child porn and luring investigation

On Sept. 9, 2025, Alberta Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) had been notified by the Calumet County Sheriffs Office from Wisconsin, USA, regarding the investigation of a Canadian male who was sending messages of sexual nature to a youth under the age of 18, along with soliciting and sharing intimate photos.

Vermilion RCMP and Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), in assistance with ICE, conducted an investigation which has lead to an arrest of a Vermilion resident on Sept. 19, 2025 and the seizure of child pornography.

As a result of the investigation, Christian Villahermosa (35), has been charged with:

• Possession of child pornography S163.1(4) CC;
• Make child pornography S 163.1(2) CC;
• Distribute child pornography S 163.1(3) CC;
• Access child pornography S 163.1(4.1) CC
• Luring a child S 172.1(1)(a) CC.

Villahermosa was taken before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. He is schedule to appear on Dec. 15, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.

Vermilion RCMP along with Lloydminster RCMP would like to provide some tips to parents when it comes to Online Luring:

• Explain to your children what online luring is and how it happens;
• Ask your youth why they think this is a criminal code offence in Canada. Listen to their perspective and discuss the importance of laws to keep youth safe online;
• Teach them about red flag behaviors that signal a situation is unsafe;
• Discuss how to get out of conversations and/or online relationships when they feel uncomfortable. Discuss direct messaging (e.g., “I don’t want to” followed by deleting or blocking the person) and indirect messaging, such as making up excuses (e.g., “My mom checks my computer randomly and would ground me”).;
• Emphasize the importance of getting help – coming to you or another safe adult or reaching out to needhelpnow.ca for help. Explain that if this has ever happened or does happen to them or someone they know, you want to know about it and want to help them. This is too serious for youth to manage on their own; and the good thing is they’re never alone and it’s never too late to get help;
• Share a real case and, together, identify the red flag behaviours/tactics and discuss what the youth should do. Download How to Talk with Teens about Online Luring for more information and a real case example.

“The best solution to ensure our children are safe online is education and prevention” said Cpl Brittany Pegg, Acting Detachment Commander of the Vermilion RCMP. “Education is important for both youth and parents. If you don’t know about your children’s online presence, start asking questions. For more resources, visit the RCMP online resources and Cybertip.ca”.

Report abuse at Cybertip.ca. Local police services handle initial complaints about online child sexual exploitation. To anonymously report online sexual exploitation of a child, please complete the Cybertip.ca Report Form. If you know about a child who is in immediate danger or risk, call 9-1-1 or your local police.

Cpl Mathew Howell

Public Information Officer – WAD/EAD

Alberta RCMP Media Group