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St. Catharines trainer accused of filming women as they undressed

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An independent contractor working as a personal trainer and manual osteopath faces voyeurism charges after women were allegedly secretly recorded on video while in “various stages of undress” at a St. Catharines physical wellness and rehabilitation facility.

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Niagara Regional Police said they were contacted in November 2024 by employees of a Martindale-area St. Catharines commercial facility regarding a voyeurism complaint.

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A preliminary investigation revealed that the physical wellness and rehabilitation facility had allegedly received information that women were being recorded inside the business.

Detectives executed multiple search warrants to gather evidence from social media platforms and internet service providers.

A suspect was identified and on March 17, 2025, Nicholas Edward Jackson, 29, of St. Catharines, was arrested and charged with voyeurism and distributing an intimate image.

The investigation continued, including forensic analysis of seized electronic devices. During this process, detectives said they identified two additional victims.

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On May 3, the accused was arrested again and charged with two counts of voyeurism.

“Detectives continue to examine the contents of seized devices and believe that there may be more victims,” Niagara Regional Police said in a news release. “Detectives believe that Jackson was/is also working independently in the same capacity, outside of his contracted position at the physical wellness and rehabilitation facility.”

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