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:
Karin 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
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Central District Investigations at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166 or phone Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
