A man and a woman from Toronto have been charged with multiple offences in a human‑trafficking investigation that began in April.
Police allege that a 23‑year‑old victim was recruited through deception, coercion and control, forced to provide sexual services, and that the proceeds were taken by the accused.
Investigators executed a search warrant at a Toronto address and charged Kailen Richard Wareham, 35, and Ava Ashouri, 27, with procuring, trafficking persons over 18, financial benefit from trafficking, possession of false travel documents, material benefit from sexual services, advertising sexual services, and uttering threats.
Authorities believe additional victims may exist and are urging anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
In a separate case, a 55‑year‑old massage therapist in Vaughan has been arrested and charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident at a wellness clinic.
The alleged assault occurred on May 9, and investigators say there may be further victims; tips are being solicited through police and Crime Stoppers channels.
Police are also seeking a 33‑year‑old man wanted for aggravated assault after an incident in the Lawrence Avenue East–Kingston Road area.
Witnesses reported that the suspect approached the victim in an apartment hallway, engaged in a verbal dispute, and then repeatedly punched and kicked the victim, resulting in serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Omar Attia, who is also wanted for robbery and a probation violation, and are requesting public assistance.
Another Toronto man, identified as Benjamin Joseph Ironstand, is wanted after allegedly firing a crossbow at a person and threatening a second individual in East York.
The incident occurred in a residence on O’Connor Drive–Bermondsey Road, with the victims escaping unharmed; the suspect is described as 6‑foot‑5 with a large build.
Ironstand faces charges of forcible confinement, dangerous weapons offenses, prohibited firearm possession, and three counts of assault with a weapon, and police are asking for information from the public.
