Southern Alberta RCMP General Investigation Section charges male with child sexual offences

November 2, 2026 - Okotoks, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Okotoks, Alta. - In June of 2024, an employee of the Okotoks Oilers Hockey Association reported to the RCMP that one of their former employees was soliciting and compensating players for intimate images and sexual videos. It was determined that the investigation involved multiple victims from Alberta and Saskatchewan, all minor league hockey players. The Southern Alberta District General Investigation Section (SAD GIS) was engaged in July of 2024 and took carriage of the investigation. 

The investigation identified the suspect as Tyler King (39), a Canadian Citizen, employed and residing in the US. Three victims under the age of 18 were identified. 

On Oct. 30, 2026, SAD GIS arrested King in Lansdowne/Kingston, Ontario. He has been charged with the following offences: 

• Luring a person under 18 years (x3);
• Sexual exploitation of a young person;
• Making child pornography.

After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, King was remanded into custody and will be returned to Alberta to answer to the charges. 

King has been employed and has worked with hockey teams in Fort McMurray, Okotoks, Brooks, Nanaimo, and Ontario, as well as a University in the United States. The RCMP believes there could be more victims of King. If you believe you were a victim, please contact your local police. 

RCMP would like to acknowledge assistance from the following units on this investigation:

• K Division Interview Assistance Team;
• CBSA Kingston area;
• RCMP Broder Integrity;
• OPP Leeds County; and
• O Division Digital Forensic Services. 

The RCMP encourages parents and caregivers to have regular conversations with children about personal safety, healthy boundaries, and the dangers of sexual exploitation, including sextortion. Open and ongoing discussions can help youth recognize inappropriate behaviour, identify grooming or manipulation tactics, and know when to seek help.

Children should know that if someone makes them feel uncomfortable, pressures them into sexual activity or requests intimate images, they can safely reach out to a parent, trusted adult, or police. Reinforcing that they will be supported without fear of blame or judgment can help children feel comfortable reporting concerns.

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