A 25-year-old man is facing several charges after allegedly trafficking a 15-year-old girl from Durham Region.
On Monday, members of Durham Regional Police Service’s (DRPS) Human Trafficking Unit attended the area of York Street and Bremner Boulevard, in Toronto, as part of an ongoing investigation.
Police said a man believed to be trafficking a 15-year-old girl from Durham Region was found there and arrested without incident.
They subsequently conducted a search warrant on the suspect’s residence, which led to the seizure of drugs and cash.
Shaun Fairfax, 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. These charges have not been proven in court.
Fairfax was held for a bail hearing.
Police are asking anyone with video footage or information about this incident to contact Det. Const. Winsor of DRPS’s Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5600, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.