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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Milton teen missing for more than a week
The search continues for a missing 15-year-old boy from Milton. Prajin Anbanandhan was last seen around 9 p.m. on June 8 in the area of Gifford Crescent and Philbrook Drive. 'Prajin is vulnerable and police and his family are concerned for his well-being,' the Halton Regional Police Service said in a media release. The next day, at approximately 1:12 a.m., Anbanandhan was seen on security video riding a blue and black bicycle, similar to one he owned. Prajin Anbanandhan missing Security image captured Prajin in the area of Guelph Line and Derry Road. (Source: Halton Police) That video was taken on Guelph Line, south of Side Road 2, heading towards Burlington. Prajin Anbanandhan missing A similar bicycle to one owned by Prajin. (Source: Halton Police) Anbanandhan also has ties to the City of Guelph. He's described as having brown skin, a thin build and is approximately 5'4' tall with black hair. Anbanandhan was wearing black cargo pants and a black jacket. Anyone who has seen him is asked to call 911 or contact Halton Police at 905-825-4777. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Oakville restaurant owner, head chef charged in human trafficking investigation
Two Oakville, Ont., men are facing human trafficking charges for allegedly exploiting three Mexican men who worked at their sushi restaurant, Halton police said Tuesday. Police said they launched an investigation in March after being tipped off that three workers were being exploited at August 8 — a franchise sushi restaurant — in Oakville. Warrants were carried out at the restaurant and two Oakville homes, police said. At the homes, "individuals were found living in cramped, overcrowded, and unsanitary conditions," police said in a news release. "The victims were subjected to control that left them feeling powerless and dependent, with violations extending to their sexual integrity," police allege. Investigators said more victims came forward following the searches. A 46-year-old Oakville man who police said owns the August 8 franchise in the town faces a slew of charges, including but not limited to: three counts of trafficking in persons, possession of the property of crime over $5,000, and unauthorized employment of foreign nationals. The restaurant's 27-year-old head chef also faces human trafficking charges and is additionally charged with three counts of sexual assault. Both men were arrested last week and are being held in custody pending a bail hearing. Halton police said its human trafficking division is still investigating and is asking anyone with more information to contact them. The service said in a news release it's possible there are more victims. CBC is seeking comment from August 8 for this story.
CBC
3 days ago
- CBC
Oakville restaurant owner, head chef charged in human trafficking investigation
Two Oakville, Ont., men are facing human trafficking charges for allegedly exploiting three Mexican men who worked at their sushi restaurant, Halton police said Tuesday. Police said they launched an investigation in March after being tipped off that three workers were being exploited at August 8 — a franchise sushi restaurant — in Oakville. Warrants were carried out at the restaurant and two Oakville homes, police said. At the homes, "individuals were found living in cramped, overcrowded, and unsanitary conditions," police said in a news release. "The victims were subjected to control that left them feeling powerless and dependent, with violations extending to their sexual integrity," police allege. Investigators said more victims came forward following the searches. A 46-year-old Oakville man who police said owns the August 8 franchise in the town faces a slew of charges, including but not limited to: three counts of trafficking in persons, possession of the property of crime over $5,000, and unauthorized employment of foreign nationals. The restaurant's 27-year-old head chef also faces human trafficking charges and is additionally charged with three counts of sexual assault. Both men were arrested last week and are being held in custody pending a bail hearing. Halton police said its human trafficking division is still investigating and is asking anyone with more information to contact them. The service said in a news release it's possible there are more victims.
CBC
04-06-2025
- CBC
Grimsby, Ont., man arrested after police say 2 women trafficked, forced to 'constantly' work
A Grimsby, Ont., man faces multiple human trafficking-related charges following a two-month-long investigation, police say. Halton Regional Police Service said Wednesday they arrested the 45-year-old man and charged him with two counts each of human trafficking, advertise sexual services, assault, receive material benefit from human trafficking and receive material benefit from sexual services. He was also charged for possessing fentanyl and cocaine, possession of property obtain by a crime over $5,000 and four counts of procuring, police said. Under the criminal code, procuring means to recruit, hold, conceal or harbour a person who provides sexual services. Police said two women were identified as having been trafficked by the accused "throughout Ontario during various periods in 2024 and 2025." "During the course of the investigation it was found that the victims were forced to constantly work, and in fear for their personal safety as the accused used coercion, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm to maintain control and influence over the victims, while he benefitted financially from the exploitation," said Halton police in a news release. The man was arrested Tuesday in Hamilton. Police said they executed search warrants in Hamilton and Grimsby. Along with fentanyl and cocaine, police said they found $37,385, body armour and "additional human trafficking related items of evidentiary value." There may be more victims: police The investigation began in April and was carried out by the Halton police's human trafficking unit, Peel police and Ontario Provincial Police. The man is known as "Dingo" and "Dante" and police said they believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers. Police say signs someone is being trafficked may include: Not being allowed to speak for themselves; Not having control of their own money or cellphone; Suddenly having a new or second cell phone with a secret number; Being controlled by others and escorted at all times; Not being allowed to contact family or friends; Withdrawing from family and friends; Providing rehearsed answers to casual questions; Being secretive about their activities; Showing signs of abuse, such as bruising, cigarette burns, fractures, etc.; Having a new boyfriend, girlfriend, or friend who they won't introduce to friends/family; And having new items like clothes or jewellery outside their financial means. If anyone believes they or someone else is being trafficked, police say to call 911 or the confidential Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline.
CBC
03-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Police watchdog investigating after death of 2 men in Burlington, Ont.
Social Sharing The provincial police watchdog says it is investigating after the death of two men at a home in Burlington, Ont. early Tuesday morning. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said in a news release Halton police responded to a call at a home on Cornerstone Drive in Burlington. When police arrived the SIU says a 28-year-old man "fled upstairs" where he was found with self-inflicted injuries. "Officers provided life-saving measures and called EMS," the SIU said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man was found dead at the scene, the SIU said. A woman was taken to hospital with "non-serious injuries." Halton police said in a post to X Tuesday morning that the police watchdog "has invoked its mandate" following a call to the area of Cornerstone Drive in Burlington. The SIU told CBC News, in an email this morning, the incident did not involve the discharge of a firearm and "it has been classified as a custody death investigation." Halton police are also conducting a criminal investigation.
