North Bay Police Service
News Release
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The Nov 15th public advisory about procuring and luring has resulted in two more females under the age of 15years reporting circumstances involving a person they knew as Jake Burton.
Investigation has resulted in John Chapados 32years of Ferguson St being further charged with 3 counts of procuring juvenile prostitution, 3 counts of luring a child, 3 counts of invitation to sexual touching, and 2 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance.
He has been held in custody for a bail hearing. Cst Helen Boissonneault is investigating.
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Procuring: attempting to obtain sexual services from a person under 18
Luring: luring a child over the internet
The ongoing investigation into procuring and luring allegations ( Nov 7th press release) has identified two more potential female victims, age 14 and 12.
It is alleged that a North Bay man has been using the name of Jake Burton ; that he he uses social media sites to contact and establish a relationships with young girls. He also targets those that are looking for a job or money such as babysitting ads by young girls.
Once the relationship is established, it is alleged that he offers drugs or money to the girls for sexual favours and offers to pick them up in his vehicle, a small dark grey 2013 4dr Kia.
Parents and care givers should be aware that young girls have been targeted and may feel that they cannot come forth for fear of being in trouble or embarrassing their parents.
The North Bay Police believe there are more victims and we encourage any young person to talk to their parents and/or contact their local police agency.
We also ask that parents of young girls have conversations with their children about this occurrence as well as internet safety issues relating to sexual predators. D/Cst Helen Boissonneault is investigating and can be reached at 705-497-5585.
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