The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has once again arrested Ryan Gentles of Brampton.
The 31-year-old was arrested on Thursday, February 22nd. He had previously been released on bail and is awaiting a sentencing hearing after pleading guilty to human trafficking charges.
Gentles has now been charged with the following:
- Fail to Comply with Release Order (three counts)
- Fail to Comply with Judicial Non-Communication Order
Known to go by ‘Grizzy Gwop’, Gentles was arrested in 2022 following a human trafficking investigation. It was reported in January 2024 that he had removed his ankle monitor and fled the area of Dixie Road and Bovaird Drive in Brampton.
Gentles is being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
ORIGINAL (Published on Wednesday, January 10th at 5:18 a.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is looking for a man convicted in a human trafficking investigation.
On Monday, January 8th, 31-year-old Ryan Gentles of Brampton removed his ankle monitor and fled the area of Dixie Road and Bovaird Drive in Brampton.
Gentles had previously been released on bail and is awaiting a sentencing hearing for human trafficking charges. This comes after he pleaded guilty to the following charges:
- Trafficking in Persons
- Material Benefit resulting from Trafficking in Persons
- Advertising Sexual Services
- Assault (four counts)
Gentles is described by police as:
- Roughly 6’0″ tall and 200 lbs with a medium build.
Gentles also goes by the name of “Grizzy Gwop” and has a tattoo on his left arm with this alias.
He’s known to frequent the GTA (specifically Etobicoke, North York, and Scarborough).
Police are asking anyone who has come into contact with Gentles, or has information concerning his whereabouts to contact the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 5331.
If seen, do not approach Gentles. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
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