Historic sexual assault probe leads to 81 charges against a man, according to Niagara police.
A 53-year-old man from Niagara Falls, Ontario, named Todd Douglas Williston, is currently facing 81 charges related to historical sexual assaults and child pornography offenses. The alleged offenses involve 16 victims, ranging in age from 8 to 17, with the incidents taking place between 1991 and 2024 [1][2][3].
The charges against Williston include sexual assault under 14 years of age, making and possessing child pornography, and voyeurism. He had previously worked as a school bus driver, and the police believe there may be more victims who have not yet come forward [1][2].
Williston was initially arrested in November 2024 and was re-arrested in August 2025 following new charges from the ongoing investigation. He is currently in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing in St. Catharines [1].
Niagara Regional Police Chief Bill Fordy issued a statement expressing concern about the scale and nature of the allegations against Williston. He emphasized the impact such offenses have on the community, particularly on vulnerable young people [1][2].
The investigation into the accused spanned eight months. The offenses occurred in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and involved 14 male victims and two female victims [1][2]. No further updates on the investigation or trial proceedings are available at this time beyond the developments reported in early August 2025 [1][2][3].
The Niagara Regional Police continue to seek any additional victims or anyone with information to come forward. They urge anyone with information to contact them, emphasizing the severity of the offenses and their impact on the community [1][2].
The Niagara Regional Police urge anyone with information about general-news cases, such as the ongoing investigation of Todd Douglas Williston, to come forward, considering the severe impact of crimes-and-justice like his on the community. It's alarming that Williston, who previously worked in the community as a school bus driver, is facing numerous charges related to crimes-and-justice, including sexual assault and child pornography, making him infamously known in health, sports, politics, and especially general-news discussions.
