Police Arrest Man for Hurting a Child Online

May 11, 2026, 17:59
CanadaInternational

Introduction

Police from Canada and the USA worked together. They arrested a 32-year-old man from Ohio.

Main Body

A family in Canada found bad messages in December 2025. A man named Cortney Wise talked to a 10-year-old girl. He lied and said he was 15 years old. He asked the girl for bad photos and videos. Police in the USA searched his house on February 12. They found computers and phones. They arrested Mr. Wise. He now has many crimes against children in the USA. This man did similar things in 2015 and 2024. Also, more children are in danger online now. Many people say social media companies do not protect children enough.

Conclusion

The man is in jail in the USA. Police are looking for other victims.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

When we tell a story about something that already happened, we often add -ed to the end of the action word.

Look at these examples from the text:

  • Work →\rightarrow Worked
  • Arrest →\rightarrow Arrested
  • Search →\rightarrow Searched

Wait! Some words are special (Irregular). They change completely:

  • Find →\rightarrow Found
  • Say →\rightarrow Said
  • Do →\rightarrow Did

Quick Guide: If you see a date like December 2025 or February 12, use these "past" words to describe the event.

Vocabulary Learning

arrested
Taken into custody by police
Example:The police arrested the man after the investigation.
danger
Risk of harm or injury
Example:Children are in danger when using the internet without supervision.
victims
People who have been harmed or affected by something
Example:The police are looking for other victims of the crime.
search
To look for something carefully
Example:The police searched the house for evidence.
protect
To keep safe from harm or danger
Example:Social media companies should protect children from online threats.