Edmonton man charged in sexual assault of minor via dating app
Brian Brook Kaskamin, 30, arrested after using Grindr to meet and host vulnerable youth; police believe more victims exist.
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Edmonton Police Service has charged a 30-year-old man with sexual assault of a minor after he allegedly used the dating app Grindr to target and exploit vulnerable youth in the community.
Brian Brook Kaskamin was arrested June 2 and charged with sexual assault of a minor, sexual interference, and administering a noxious substance. He has been released with a condition: no contact with anyone under 16.
Police say Kaskamin used Grindr to meet minors and frequently hosted vulnerable youth from the community at his northeast Edmonton home. The specifics of what occurred remain in the police release, but the pattern suggests a predatory approach — using a dating platform designed for adults to identify and isolate young people.
Edmonton Police is urging other potential victims to come forward, signaling they believe additional incidents may exist. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Local sexual assault support services and Edmonton Police offer resources for those affected. The case underscores the risk that dating apps pose to minors, particularly those without stable home environments.
This remains an active investigation.