A Quebec man is facing human trafficking charges after an investigation by the Halton Police.
On Wednesday, February 10th, officers in the Human Trafficking Unit were conducting an investigation at a Burlington hotel. They arrested 19-year-old Critz Dorsainvil-Exius for his involvement in trafficking a female victim.
He has been charged with:
- Procuring by exercising control, direction, or influence over movements of a person;
- Knowingly advertise sexual services;
- Trafficking in Persons;
- Receive Material Benefit (two counts).
Dorsainvil- Exius was held pending a bail hearing in Milton on Thursday, February 11th.
The victim was referred to the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit. The HRPS says it connects victims to appropriate support services in the community, assists with victim care, and, through the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP+), can provide immediate short-term financial support toward essential expenses for victims of violent crime.
There may be additional victims in regards to this investigation and are asking anyone who has come into contact with Dorsainvil-Exius or has information to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 5331.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in our region for victims of violence and/or sexual assault:
- Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777 ext. 5239 or by email at VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca
- Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880
- Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line)
- Radius Child & Youth Services 905-825-3242 (Oakville) or 1-855-744-9001
- Kid’s Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24-hour crisis line)
- THRIVE Counselling 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256
Signs / Indicators of Human Trafficking:
- 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 (clothing, jewelry etc.) outside their financial means.
