Male Arrested Following Human Trafficking Investigation
A male is facing charges after the completion of a human trafficking investigation.
On Monday, December 30, 2024, members of the Human Trafficking Unit (HTU), attended the area of York Street and Bremner Boulevard, in Toronto, in relation to an ongoing investigation. A male believed to be trafficking a 15-year-old female from Durham Region, was located and taken into custody without incident. Subsequently, a search warrant was conducted on the suspect’s residence leading to the seizure of drugs and cash.
Shaun FAIRFAX, age 25 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Trafficking in Person Under 18, Material Benefit from Trafficking in Persons Under 18, Material Benefit from Sexual Services Under 18, Advertise Another Person Sexual Services, House Holder Permitting Prohibited Sexual Activity, and Procuring Under 18.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Winsor of the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600.
The DRPS thanks the Ontario Government for its funding support of our Children at Risk of Exploitation (CARE) unit. Our CARE unit combines the expertise of police officers and child protection workers to identify, investigate, locate and engage with children and youth at high risk of child sex trafficking. If you or someone you know has been affected by human trafficking, please come forward to our investigators for support.
The Region of Durham has established a support network for survivors, accessible through www.stopht.com. Parents and caregivers can also use this resource to educate children about recognizing the signs of human trafficking.
Victim Services of Durham Region offers confidential support without judgement, available at www.victimservicesdurham.ca.
Together, we can make a difference in combating human trafficking. If you have any information or concerns, please reach out to the DRPS Human Trafficking Unit.
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 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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