Tag: Human Trafficking

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Another Pimp Arrested In London

LONDON, ON (April 19, 2024) – Members of the London Police Service Human Trafficking Unit have laid charges in relation to an investigation in the south end of the city.

Yesterday, April 18, 2024, investigators were in the 600-block of Wellington Road when they located a vehicle bearing stolen licence plates in a south-end parking lot. Officers observed a male operating the suspect vehicle. A female exited the passenger side and entered a nearby hotel.

At approximately 1 p.m., the driver of the suspect vehicle was arrested.

The investigation revealed that the suspect male had advertised sexual services of a female, and was financially benefiting from those services.

As a result of the investigation, Brant Rhiel Blanchette, 54, of Manitoba, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Material benefit from sexual services;
  • Advertising another person’s sexual services; and
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.

The accused is expected to appear in London court on June 3, 2024, in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

WRPS Endanger Community By Withholding Names Of Human Traffickers

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have charged two individuals and seized proceeds of crime in connection to a human trafficking investigation in Cambridge.

In March 2023, police began an investigation after receiving a report that a business operating as a spa in the area of Industrial Road and McGovern Drive was offering sexual services.

Through investigation, police determined that the business and its owners were profiting from sexual services offered by the business and that women had been procured for employment providing sexual services.

On April 11, 2024, as a result of an ongoing joint investigation by members of WRPS’ Human Trafficking Team, Intelligence Services Branch, and the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, police conducted a search warrant at the business and a residence in Cambridge. Proceeds of crime, including the unit the business was operating out of, the corporate bank account, and a luxury SUV have been seized/restrained.

A 45-year-old Cambridge female has been charged with several criminal offences, including:

  • Communication for the purpose of sexual services
  • Obtain material benefit from sexual services
  • Procurement (two counts)
  • Uttering forged documents
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

A 58-year-old Cambridge male was also charged with obtaining material benefit from sexual services.

The accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.

Human Trafficking investigators believe there may be more victims. If you or someone you know feels they have been the victim of sexual exploitation or crimes of sexual violence while working at this business, please contact WRPS’ Human Trafficking Team at [email protected] or the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010 or www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca.   

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Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Information Unit
519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
[email protected]

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Pervert Alert: Dane GIFFORD Arrested For Pimping Teen

A male is in custody following a human trafficking investigation involving a 16-year-old female.

On Friday, February 23, 2024, members of the Human Trafficking Unit, with the assistance of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch, conducted an investigation into an online advertisement for sexual services provided by a female believed to be underage.  The investigation confirmed the female was 16-years-old and staying at a residence in Brampton.  The female was located and brought to a place of safety without incident.

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, members of the Human Trafficking Unit attended the same residence in Brampton.  The subject of the investigation was observed leaving the residence in his vehicle.  Police initiated a traffic stop and took the male into custody without incident. 

Dane GIFFORD, age 34 from Brampton is charged with: Procuring/Exercising Control of a Person Under 18, and Advertising Another Persons Sexual Services.

He was released on an Undertaking.

A support network for survivors of human trafficking has been established in the Region of Durham.  These services can be accessed via www.stopht.com.

Victim Services of Durham Region is available for anyone that needs free, confidential support without judgement. Visit their website at www.victimservicesdurham.ca.

Anyone who has been victimized by the accused or has any information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Tajae REID Arrested For Human Trafficking

A male is in custody following a human trafficking investigation in Oshawa.

On Friday, December 8, 2023, at approximately 4:10 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a check on well-being call in the area of Laval Drive and Stevenson Road, in Oshawa.  Officers located a female who advised she was left stranded by a male who had forced her to work in the sex trade.

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, following an investigation by the DRPS Human Trafficking Unit, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Jarvis Street and Dundas Street in the city of Toronto.  The male suspect was located and taken into custody without incident.

Investigators have concerns there may be more victims and are releasing photos of the accused.

Tajae REID, age 23 from Toronto is charged with numerous offences including: Trafficking in Persons, Financial/Material Benefit from Sexual Services, Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration, Procuring, Advertising Sexual Service, Disobey Court Order, Breach Probation and Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone who has been victimized by the accused or has any information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600.

A support network for survivors of human trafficking has been established in the Region of Durham.  These services can be accessed via www.stopht.com.

Victim Services of Durham Region is available for anyone who needs free, confidential support without judgment. Visit their website at www.victimservicesdurham.ca.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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