22 victims identified in child porn case involving Mississauga camp counsellor

Peel Regional Police say 22 child victims have been identified in an ongoing child pornography investigation involving a former camp counsellor in Mississauga, including an incident where the accused allegedly filmed a 6-year-old while they were in the washroom.

Investigators arrested 26-year-old Alexander Clarke on August 2, alleging the accused committed various acts while working as a counsellor at MC Day Camp in Mississauga.

Clarke had been a camp counsellor volunteer from June 2018 until his arrest. The 26-year-old was initially taken into custody on charges including voyeurism, possession of child pornography, making child pornography and making available child pornography.

On Tuesday, police upgraded charges to include seven counts of sexual assault and sexual interference, 11 counts of making child pornography, one count of possessing child pornography and one count of forcible confinement.

Const. Donna Carlson said 22 young victims were identified through the investigation. The victims’ families have been notified.

These children were all enrolled at MC Day Camp between August 2022 and August 2023. Police believe there could be victims.

Clarke was close to becoming officer in Peel Region

At the time of Clarke’s arrest, investigators confirmed to reporters that the 26-year-old had aspirations to work in the police force.

“No, he was not hired. He was in the hiring process,” Const. Sarah Patten said. “But he was never employed with Peel Regional Police.”

At the time, police executed a search warrant at Clarke’s residence and noted that it became evident there may be additional victims.

Anyone who has had contact with Clarke is asked to contact investigators. Peel Regional Police’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is investigating and is appealing to the public for further information.