Edmonton Police have charged a man with the sexual assault of a minor and are asking anyone who may have been victimized to come forward.
Brian Brook Kaskamin, 30, was arrested on June 2, 2026 and charged with sexual assault of a minor, sexual interference, and administering a noxious substance. He was released with conditions prohibiting him from having contact with anyone under 16 years of age.
Kaskamin is known to use Grindr to meet minors. He is also known to host vulnerable youth from the community at his northeast Edmonton residence.
Investigators believe there are additional victims who have not yet come forward.
If you were in contact with him
Anyone who had contact with Brian Brook Kaskamin and believes they may have been victimized is asked to contact Edmonton Police at 780-423-4567 or dial #377 from a mobile phone.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at p3tips.com/250.
What parents and young people should know about Grindr
Grindr is an app designed for adults its terms of service require users to be 18 or older. Despite that, minors have been documented accessing the platform, and predators have been known to use it specifically because it offers location-based contact with little verification.
In 2021, Grindr was fined approximately $7 million USD by Norwegian data protection authorities for sharing user data without adequate consent. The platform has faced criticism from child safety advocates for years over its age verification practices. In response to pressure, Grindr introduced identity verification features in some markets but enforcement remains inconsistent.
The charges against Kaskamin specifically name Grindr as the platform he used to meet minors. This case is not isolated. Law enforcement agencies across Canada have documented cases of adults using location-based dating apps to target minors, often presenting themselves as older teenagers.
Warning signs to watch for
Adults who target vulnerable youth often follow recognizable patterns. They offer a place to stay, food, or a sense of belonging particularly to young people who are isolated, experiencing instability at home, or lack a strong support network. The EPS release specifically notes that Kaskamin hosted vulnerable youth at his residence.
Warning signs that a young person may be in contact with someone who poses a risk include unexplained gifts or money, a new adult friend the young person is secretive about, spending time at an unfamiliar adult's home, changes in behaviour or mood, and reluctance to discuss where they have been.
If you are a young person who has been in a situation that felt unsafe, you do not have to report it alone. Victim support services are available and confidential.
Support is available
Anyone affected by sexual violence can access support through local sexual assault support services or through the Edmonton Police Service victim support resources at edmontonpolice.ca/victimsupport.
The Kids Help Phone is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-668-6868 or by texting CONNECT to 686868. It is free, confidential, and available to young people across Canada.
Sources:
Edmonton Police Service news release — Man charged with sexual assault of a minor, June 5, 2026 (edmontonpolice.ca)
Edmonton Police Service — Victim Support resources (edmontonpolice.ca/victimsupport)
Kids Help Phone (kidshelpphone.ca)
