Male Facing Human Trafficking Charges Following Investigation

A male is facing numerous charges following a human trafficking investigation at a hotel in Oshawa.

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, members of Central East Division responded to a check on well being call at a hotel located in the area of Bloor Street West and Stevenson Road South.  There were concerns for a female who had been residing at the hotel for a short period.  Police located the female in a room with a male.  The male was taken into custody without incident for various domestic related charges.  The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

Further investigation determined the suspect was trafficking the victim.  The suspect was additionally charged with human trafficking related charges.

Conrod WEBLEY, age 35 from Toronto is charged with numerous offences including: Assault, Mischief Under $5000, Forcible Confinement, Traffick in Persons, Financial/Material benefit from Sexual Services, Advertising Sexual Service, Procuring, and Withholding Documents.

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 that needs free, confidential support without judgement. 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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