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CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Calgary sex offender facing new charges was a ‘moderate risk' to reoffend: parole board
Jeffrey Robert Williams was convicted of voyeurism and possession of child pornography in 2018. On July 1, 2025, he was charged of similar offences. A Calgary man accused of taking photos of women and children without their consent this week was deemed a moderate-to-average risk of sexual reoffending, parole board documents obtained by CTV News show. Jeffrey Robert Williamson, 51, was charged on July 1 with voyeurism, possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography following the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 300 block of Marquis Lane S.E. The charges came after he was convicted of similar offences in 2018 and served two years in prison before being released on day parole in September 2019. In its decision, the Parole Board of Canada said Williamson was a moderate or average risk for sexual reoffending and a low or moderate risk of general reoffending. The Correctional Service of Canada recommended the board deny his request for both day and full parole. However, the board said Williamson's case management team supported his application for day parole. 'Thousands of victims' The parole board noted there were no victim impact statements on file from his conviction, but it was clear that his actions were serious. 'It is clear that there are thousands of victims in your case, and your actions caused serious victim harm. You violated the privacy of the victims, and contributed towards the abuse that the vulnerable child victims endure,' the board said. A psychological risk assessment, completed in June 2019, reported that Williamson had 'a good grasp of programming material.' 'The psychologist ends the report with some recommendations that you complete your core programming (which you have) and allow yourself sufficient and gradual time to solidify and apply these programming gains in the community,' the board said. Williamson was granted day parole, denied full parole and given statutory release in 2019. He was ordered to two years' probation under several conditions. Those included avoiding children and areas where children would be present, a restriction on possessing and accessing pornography, a restriction on wireless communication and a prohibition on owning or possessing a computer that would allow unsupervised access to the internet. 'Day parole will provide you with a structured and monitored environment to continue to work on your self management and coping skills, continue to address your sexual addiction with a counsellor, and demonstrate compliance and adherence to court-imposed conditions and board-imposed special conditions while reintegrating. 'This will help to prepare you for your statutory release and will serve to lower your risk when you approach that date.' The now 51-year-old Williamson made a brief court appearance on Thursday and the matter was put over until July 25.
Global News
16-07-2025
- Global News
Calgary man charged with voyeurism, possession of child pornography
Calgary police have announced child porn and voyeurism charges have been laid against a man accused of intentionally shooting video of young girls and women without their consent. Police said officers were called out around 5:20 p.m. on June 24 to reports of a man using a cellphone to shoot the video at Southcentre Mall, located at 100 Anderson Rd. After speaking with a complainant and reviewing CCTV video, investigators were able to identify the suspect. Fifty-one-year-old Jeffrey Robert Williamson of Calgary was arrested after police executed a search warrant on July 1 in the 400 block of Marquis Lane southeast. Investigators also seized a variety of electronic devices that were alleged to contain child pornography. Williamson has been charged with one count each of voyeurism, possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography. Story continues below advertisement He is scheduled to appear in court on July 17. 1:12 More charges laid in 'CanadaCreep' Twitter investigation involving Calgary man Williamson was previously arrested in June 2017 after being accused of posting inappropriate and disturbing images of unsuspecting women to a website called 'CanadaCreep.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The images were shot at CTrain stations, Plus-15s and other places around Calgary, without the women's consent. The website had been in operation for about a year and had amassed about 17,000 followers before it was shut down. Williamson, who was then 42, was later sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of possession of child pornography and voyeurism. During that investigation, police said they seized computers and other devices with 'hundreds of thousands' of images on them. Story continues below advertisement 1:33 42-year-old man charged in connection to 'Canada Creep' Twitter account Investigators are also asking anyone who may have further information about Williamson, or thinks they may have been a victim, to call the police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at or by downloading the Crime Stoppers app (P3 Tips) from the app store.
Calgary Herald
16-07-2025
- Calgary Herald
Repeat offender charged after young girls, women filmed without consent at Southcentre Mall
A Calgary man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into women and girls being filmed at a mall in the city's southeast led to the seizure of child pornography material. Article content Calgary Police have confirmed the same man faced similar charges in 2017. Article content Article content On June 24 at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Calgary Police Service was called to Southcentre Mall for reports of a man seen using a cellphone to film young girls and women without their knowledge or consent. Article content Article content A complainant who witnessed the man filming her spoke to police and officers reviewed CCTV footage of the area, leading to an identification of the suspect. Article content Article content On July 1, officers executed a search warrant in the 400 block of Marquis Lane S.E. and seized various electronics containing child pornography material. Article content The suspect, Jeffrey Robert Williamson, 51, was arrested and is charged with one count each of voyeurism, possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography. Article content Williamson is set to appear in court on Thursday in relation to the Southcentre Mall voyeurism. Article content Anyone who might have information about these incidents is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers online, by calling 1-800-222-8577 or by using the P3 Tips mobile app. Article content In 2017, Williamson was charged in relation to the 'CanadaCreep' investigation — a look into a Twitter account with the handle CanadaCreep that was posting secretly recorded photos and videos of women, including images taken underneath skirts. Article content Article content Before the account was shut down by Twitter, it appeared to have been active for at least a year and racked up more than 17,000 followers. Article content Through public tips and cyber-investigative efforts, CPS was able to identify Williamson and soon after arrested him and seized multiple electronic devices. Article content A search warrant executed on a residence in the community of Prestwick resulted in an additional seizure of computers, storage devices and other electronics. Article content The search warrant yielded computers and hard drives containing hundreds of thousands of images and videos — some dating back to 2012. Article content Investigators examined multiple terabytes of data, including hundreds of thousands of images and worked to identify victims and determine what evidence was relevant to the case.
