Human trafficking charges laid after violent assault in Sandy Hill
Three people are facing charges — including one man who remains at large — after a violent incident in Sandy Hill last month.
1 of 3 suspects remains at large, police say
Three people are facing charges — including one man who remains at large — after a violent incident in Sandy Hill last month.
The Ottawa police human trafficking unit is leading the investigation, which began May 24 after an alleged violent assault in an apartment on the 1-100 block of Daly Avenue, between Nicholas and Cumberland streets.
The accused persons are:
- A 23-year-old Ottawa man, charged with human trafficking, receiving a financial benefit from human trafficking, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats and eight counts of assault.
- A 24-year-old Ottawa woman, charged with aggravated assault.
- A 21-year-old Ottawa man, charged with sexual assault with a weapon, two counts of assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, failure to comply with release conditions and eight firearms-related offences. He is wanted by police.
The wanted suspect is described as a black man, six feet tall, about 205 pounds, with a medium build. He has medium-length curly hair, possibly braided, and a beard.
Anyone with information is asked to call the human trafficking unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5005. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).