A 53-year-old Ajax man is facing numerous charges after a Toronto Police probe into human trafficking began in September.
Cops alleged that, through a combination of deception, coercion and control, the accused trafficked a 16-year-old female victim.
Police alleged that the money earned by the victim was given to the accused and was kept by him, and she was forced to take sexualized pictures which were used to distribute online and taken to a Toronto hotel where she was forced to meet clients for sexual services.
On Thursday, police executed two search warrants at an address in Ajax.
Rocchino Perrotto was charged with 10 trafficking, procuring, and child pornography-related charges plus one of forcible confinement.
Investigators believe that there may be more victims and have released the accused’s image.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4838 orhumantrafficking@torontopolice.on.ca, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at222tips.com.
BREAK-IN AT FARM: HAMILTON COPS
Four suspects are sought in a break-and-enter at a Hamilton-area retail farm residence.
Hamilton Police said that on Oct. 2 around 3:40 p.m., three males and one female arrived at a retail farm located on Concession 5 and engaged the staff workers in conversation.
Police said once the cashier was distracted, two of the males then entered the attached residence and stole a small amount of cash.
When confronted by another worker, the pair stated that they were looking for their brother and proceeded to leave with the other two suspects.
All four departed in a grey 2007-2010 Dodge Avenger that was missing a front licence plate.
The first suspect is described as a female with a slim build, wearing a white head scarf, and prescription glasses.
The second suspect is described as a male with a heavy build, short black hair and a goatee, and wearing a black t-shirt with “BOSS” written on the front.
The third suspect is described as a male with a full beard, wearing a white “LA” baseball hat, and sunglasses.
The fourth suspect is described as a male with short black hair and a thin moustache, wearing a denim jacket with “Von Dutch” on the back.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-546-2377, email atcbutton@hamiltonpolice.ca,or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or atcrimestoppershamilton.com.
TORONTO COPS PROBE FAIL TO REMAIN
Toronto Police is asking for the public’s help with a fail to remain investigation.
On Wednesday around 10:52 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision in the Bayview-Heathcote Aves. area.
It’s reported a motor vehicle was travelling southbound on Bayview, making a left-hand turn to eastbound Heathcote while a 15-year-old was operating an e-bike northbound on Bayview at Heathcote.
Cops said the vehicle collided with the e-bike, then fled the scene, and the victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries
The vehicle involved is described as a dark-coloured SUV and may be associated to the area.
Police are asking local residents and drivers who may have dash-camera footage or witnessed the event to contact investigators at 416-808-1900, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at222tips.com.
TRICK OR TREAT
Sometimes a Halloween costume is too good.
Barrie Police responded to a report of a suspicious person lurking in the darkness between two residences located on Nelson St. around 12:05 a.m. on Friday morning.
Responding officers were told that the suspicious person was wearing a long black coat, had on a mask of some type, and that their hair appeared to be tied back.
Upon arrival, police found a male simply trying out his Halloween costume.
Needless to say, the responding officers reassured the man that his costume selection was a good one and that his own neighbour didn’t recognize him.
