Police have charged a Yellowknife man with luring a child, following an investigation by the 's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit.

Craig Routery, 60, is a Canadian Armed Forces reservist and a warrant officer with 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (1CRPG), according to a July 11 news release from the . He was stationed at Yellowknife, but was arrested on July 8 in Whitehorse with the assistance of the Yukon . 

"At the time of his arrest, Routery was working at a youth training session at the Whitehorse Cadet Training Centre," the press release reads.

ICE began its investigation in March 2024, the new release states. 

"ICE investigators discovered communication between a male they later determined to be Craig Routery and a youth in the Northwest Territories," the allege.

An ICE unit and the Yukon Major Crimes Unit also executed search warrants in Yellowknife and Whitehorse. Several electronic devices were seized and will be examined for further evidence. 

"RouterySA国际影视传媒檚 employment with 1CRPG includes the Junior Rangers Program. While the investigation and charge are related to online offences, the nature of his employment places him in a position of trust and authority over youth," the news release adds.

Routery was brought back to Yellowknife and appeared before a justice of the peace. He was released on July 10 on a number of court-imposed conditions, including no contact with anyone less than 16 years old.

He also can't attend a public park, swimming area, daycare, school, playground, public library or community centre where people less than 16 years old are expected to be present.

He also cannot continue any work that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards a person less than 16 years old.

Routery is set to appear in court on Aug. 20 in Yellowknife.

"The NT ICE Unit is continuing its investigation into this matter," the stated. "Given the opportunity for close proximity to youth through his employment, ICE suspects there may be additional victims, and encourages anyone with additional information to contact their local or police of jurisdiction or , Parents, guardians and adults in positions of authority should keep an eye out for indicators that a child or youth is being targeted and to report the incidents to their local police. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1."