Human Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges
Very Good Work by the officers of North Bay Police leads to charges Laid in Human Trafficking Investigation
Officers from the North Bay Police Service Patrol section, along with the assistance of the Criminal Investigations section, entered into an investigation into human Trafficking on March 10th, 2024. As a result, a 25-year-old male from the Brantford area, was arrested and charged with a number of offences.
On the 10th of March, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the North Bay Police Service Patrol section were called to a North Bay residence in relation to disturbance. Upon arrival, officers obtained information which resulted in the arrest of the accused for Assault and Mischief. As the investigation continued, police learned that the accused was involved in Human Trafficking. The North Bay Police Service’s Criminal Investigation section was engaged, and as a result of the investigation, the accused was additionally charged with Human Trafficking Offences.
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