Sudbury men face drug, driving charges in wake of sex worker outreach program
No charges laid in relation to 'trolling' incidents, but one man was served a driving suspension notice
Greater Sudbury Police say several men were noticed "trolling" Kathleen Street as officers were conducting a recent outreach program for sex workers.
In a press release issued Friday, officials with the GSPS said the goal of their outreach program is to identify and approach sex workers to educate them and provide them with contact information for support services— including personal safety — in the community.
Police said that, over a six hour period on July 12, seven women were identified as being involved in street level prostitution. Several men and vehicles were seen trolling the area during the same time period, police noted.
Police are reminding the public that sex workers are victims of exploitation, and it is not illegal for a person to sell themselves for sexual purposes. They stated in the release that sex workers "are victims and those who exploit them are criminals."
No charges were laid in relation to the "trolling" incidents, but one man was served a driving suspension notice.
During the outreach, officers witnessed a drug deal, and arrested a 31-year-old Sudbury man.
Officers found $1,000 worth of Hydromorphone and Methamphetamine tablets and $2,000 in cash — and charged him with trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.