(Ottawa) Two men have been arrested and charged with various offences, including Human Trafficking by the Ottawa Police Service.
Karim CHERESTAL, 21 years old, of Ottawa was arrested on September 10, 2013, on an outstanding warrant relating to the offences listed below. He is currently held in custody.
Taylor DAGG, 22 years old, of Ottawa was arrested on September 13, 2013, on an outstanding warrant related to the offences listed below. He has also been held in custody.
An Ottawa Police investigation commenced in July 2013 following a public complaint; the investigation is still ongoing and is being lead by Central District Investigations.
The charges laid against the two men are as follows:
Karim CHERESTAL:
Trafficking in Persons
Material Benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons
Forcible Confinement
Assault
Utter Threats to cause bodily harm
Obstruct Peace Officer
Intimidation by threats of violence
Failure to comply with Undertaking given by Peace Officer
Sexual Assault – 2 counts
Taylor DAGG:
Trafficking in Persons
Material Benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons
Forcible Confinement
Utter Threats to cause bodily harm – 2 counts
Intimidation by threats of violence
Theft Under $5000