Halton police arrest 58-year-old man for child luring

A 58-year-old man has been taken into custody following an investigation by Halton Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit.

Ralph Capitelli, of Mississauga, was arrested on Tuesday and is charged with luring, invitation to sexual touching and making sexually explicit material available to a child.

Police allege Capitelli used a number of social media applications, and several user names including “Youngr”, “jaybird140”, “J” and “RJ”. They say he has also used the surname “Capitello” in the past.

Capitelli has been held in custody for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information that could help police with the investigation is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Chris Newcombe at 905-465-8965 or Det. Todd Martin at 905-465-8983.

Halton Regional Police Service is reminding parents of the importance of monitoring your child’s online social media presence. Police suggest having a conversation with your kids about internet safety and the disclosure of personal information.