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Windsor Man in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Case Appears in Ottawa Court

The accused appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa today in a case driven by cross-province collaboration under the OPP’s intelligence-led initiative.

A Windsor man has been charged following a multi-jurisdictional police investigation into human trafficking.
A 30-year-old man from Windsor has been arrested and charged following a human trafficking investigation.

Overview

  • Jarett Phillips, 30, was arrested on July 16 and faces one count of communicating for the purpose of obtaining sexual services and three counts of procuring for sexual exploitation.
  • The OPP’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit led the operation with tactical teams from 21 police agencies across Ontario, including London, Hamilton, Kingston, Ottawa, Peel and Toronto services.
  • Investigators opened the probe in May after online advertisements flagged a trafficking victim and subsequently identified a second victim through the intelligence-led strategy.
  • Following today’s appearance, Phillips remains in custody as prosecutors prepare to set future court dates at the Ontario Court of Justice.
  • Police are urging anyone with information to contact the OPP tip line or Crime Stoppers and are highlighting survivor resources via the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline.