LIVE: Staff Sgt Stephen Camp speaks about the arrest of a #SylvanLake doctor on child exploitation charges #alberta https://t.co/oW9JeI1gdh — ALERT (@ALERT_AB) June 29, 2018

“Our investigation is strictly related to online criminal offences. Currently, we have no information to suggest that any children were physically harmed,” S/Sgt. Stephen Camp with the ALERT ICE unit said during a Friday afternoon media conference in Edmonton. “However, given his position of trust and authority as a family physician, it is only prudent that we bring this to the public’s attention and open the door for potential victims to come forward.”

While the investigation and charges are related strictly to online offences, ICE is encouraging anyone with information about this case to come forward and contact police or cybertip.ca.

Janke began practicing medicine in Sylvan Lake in 1984 and helped establish the Sylvan Family Health Centre in 1988. He was named Sylvan Lake’s Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Clinician of the Year for the David Thompson Health Region in 2000.

In 2008, he became an Associate Professor (Rural Program Director) in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. The U of A released a brief statement following Janke’s arrest, saying only that they are unable to comment on an active police investigation and will co-operate fully if requested.

At the time of his arrest, Janke was president of the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP), who also released a statement regarding his arrest.

“The Alberta College of Family Physicians is shocked and saddened by this news announced today,” the statement reads. “Due to the gravity of this matter, we will not be available for further comment. President Elect, Dr. Vishal Bhella has assumed the role of President, Alberta College of Family Physicians effectively immediately.”

Janke has been an active member of his church in Sylvan Lake and has led missions to provide medical services in Jamaica and Belize. He has also been a member of the Red Deer Community Jazz Band.

He has one son and one granddaughter.