The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has concluded an investigation that resulted in Human Trafficking charges in the Municipality of Brockton.
In June 2024, the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit entered an investigation involving a victim from the Brockton area.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old resident of West Grey been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- 6 Counts of Assault
- Assault cause Bodily harm
- Traffic in Persons
- Material benefit resulting from trafficking in persons
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.
Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
