NRP Charge Toronto Man with Child Luring

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:45

By Geoff Waterfield

The investigation started last year

A Toronto man has been caught by Niagara Regional police, accused of luring children over the internet for sexual purposes.

They started looking into this certain case last March, and this month they joined forces with Peel police to investigate the same person.

Yesterday, the NRP arrested 50-year old Joseph Michael Mortillaro, charged with:

Luring a Child via Telecommunication to Facilitate Sexual Interference (2 Counts)
Harassing Communications

He remains in custody, with a bail hearing today.

Police believe he used online names DadofTwo and Mike to commit these crimes.

More from Local News

Temporary Patio Program Turned Down

This was for Queen Street in Niagara on the Lake for the summer
Port Colborne Trying to Reduce Water Rates

It's considering a municipal services corporation
Province Supporting Niagara Festivals

Niagara West MPP says money will help as tourists come globally
2nd Suspect Arrested in Vape Store Theft

Police say 2 people broke into the Fort Erie store early Tuesday morning
Man Charged with Sexual Assault

This is in relation to assaults at a former daycare in Welland
Public Health Asking for $42-Mill

It's a funding request for this year to the province
Fort Erie Increasing Pressure on Niagara Health

The town considering asking management to resign
150th Birthday Celebrated at Montebello Park

The event starts at noon on Saturday