Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Case of Joshua Adam Weinstein

Case of Joshua Adam Weinstein
(AKA: Adam Weinstein, Joshua Weinstein, Joshua A. Weinstein)
Childcare Worker - Toronto, Canada
Substitute Teacher - Dublin Heights Elementary & Middle School, North York, Canada
Substitute Teacher - Wilmington Elementary School, North York, Canada
Substitute Teacher - Charles H. Best Middle School, North York


Arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault, four counts of sexual interference, and one count each of invitation to sexual touching and luring a child under 14 years of age (by Internet).

Please note there are several individuals with the name Joshua Adam Weinstein.
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Table of Contents: 

2005
  1. Man faces 10 charges after sexual assault investigation (10/18/2005)
  2. Sex Assault Charges (10/19/2005)
  3. Cops Try to Keep Sex Abuse Suspect in Jail (10/23/2005)

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Man faces 10 charges after sexual assault investigation
Joshua Adam Weinstein, 26
32 Division
Toronto Police Service (32 Division) - Tuesday, October 18, 2005 (Broadcast time 10:13) 

A 26-year-old man has been arrested by members of 32 Division Youth Bureau in relation to allegations that he sexually assaulted a number of children under 12 years of age.
Since 1997, the accused held a variety of positions including child?care worker and emergency substitute teacher at a number of school?based, day?care centres and schools in Toronto. These facilities include Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School, Charles H. Best Elementary School (now known as Wilmington Elementary School), and Charles H. Best Middle School in North York.
It is alleged, that during the period between 1997 and 2005 the accused befriended a number of victims and their families and, while in a position of trust, committed the assaults.
Joshua Adam Weinstein, 26, of Toronto, is charged with:
  • Sexual Assault x 2
  • Sexual Interference x 4
  • Invitation to Sexual Touching x 1
  • Luring a Child ? under 14 (by Internet) x 1
  • Failing to comply with a Recognizance x 2
The accused will be appearing for a bail hearing in 306 Court, 1000 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, October 18, 2005.
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Sex Assault Charges
InsideToronto.com - October 19, 2005

A man employed as a childcare worker at daycare centres within North York schools is charged with sexually assaulting children.

The 32 Division youth bureau investigated allegations that a man sexually assaulted children under the age of 12.

Police said the suspect worked as a childcare worker and substitute teacher at Toronto schools, including Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School, Wilmington Elementary School and Charles H. Best Middle School, all in North York.

Police allege that the suspect befriended a number of families of the victims between 1997 and 2005 and, after gaining the families' trust, committed the assaults.

Joshua Adam Weinstein, 26, of Toronto, is charged with two counts of sexual assault, four counts of sexual interference, and one count each of invitation to sexual touching and luring a child under 14 years of age (by Internet).

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Cops Try to Keep Sex Abus Suspect in Jail
By Rob Lamberti
The Toronto Sun - October 19, 2005

The list of alleged victims of a suspected child abuser is growing and Toronto Police are going to court today to fight his getting bail.

The 26-year-old North York man, who has been a child-care worker and a supply teacher since 1997, was arrested Monday for breaching bail conditions by allegedly contacting a victim.

He was also charged with eight more sex-related offences involving three other boys aged 11 and 12 years old.

"It's alleged the suspect basically lured small boys into a life of sexual activity, specifically it's been more fondling than any other sex act," Det.-Const. Gord Reifenstein said.

The suspect worked in Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School, Charles H. Best Elementary, now known as Wilmington Elementary, and at Charles H. Best Middle School in North York. He also worked as a child care worker.

Reifenstein said a public meeting was held Monday night at Best Middle School and he was shocked at how many were "fooled" by the suspect.

"He (allegedly) manipulated parents, other adults who don't have children and he just did a phenomenal job with these people. He snowed them beyond belief."

Reifenstein said the community is angry and the suspect's safety is one reason he shouldn't be given bail.

"I'm concerned, not that we have a vigilante group out there, but let's keep a calm, cool head about it and hopefully the court system will help us," he said.

After the community meeting, Reifenstein said he was approached by two boys, around 14, contemplating filing charges and yesterday there were two more, between 18 and 20 years old, who might come forward.

MORE VICTIMS?
"All of a sudden, you see the (suspect) on the news and hearing the stories and all of a sudden your emotions come to the top as well," he said of the alleged victims. "They're having to deal with a lot of stuff just to see if they could ... assist us in the investigation."

Reifenstein described the alleged crimes as the work of a "typical pedophile," who showered boys with gifts.

Pedophiles are patient, taking their time to get the child "on their side," he said.

Joshua Adam Weinstein, 26, is charged with four counts of sexual interference, two of sexual assault and breach of recognizance, and single counts of invitation to sexual touching and luring a child under 14 by Internet.

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