A 25-year-old man from the Brantford area faces several offences including human trafficking says North Bay police.
The Patrol and Criminal Investigations sections started an investigation on March 10.
At 2 a.m., police were called to a North Bay home concerning a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers obtained information that resulted in the arrest of a man for Assault and Mischief. As the investigation continued, police learned that he was also involved in human trafficking.
The North Bay Police Service’s Criminal Investigation section was brought in, and the accused was additionally charged with several human trafficking offences.
Police say they aren't releasing the man's name to protect the identity of the victim.
He is charged with:
- Human trafficking
- Material benefits from human trafficking
- Material benefits from sexual services
- Procuring sexual services
- Advertising sexual services
- Assault
- Mischief
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
This investigation is on-going. Anyone with information about this incident, or anyone who believes they have been a victim of Human Trafficking is asked to contact the North Bay Police Service at 705-497-5555 and ask to speak with Detective Constable Baronette. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com. You may also contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. You can reach the confidential Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in more than 200 languages. The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a great contact for anyone in need of resources and/or assistance pertaining to Human Trafficking. You can access their resources by visiting canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca.
If it’s an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 for immediate Police assistance.
