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Investigation into suspected pimp in Richmond Hill results in arrest

York Regional Police have released the photograph of 30-year-old Carlington Wadley of Brampton as there may be other victims
NewmarketToday Staff
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Carlington Wadley is charged with human trafficking.Photo supplied by York Regional Police

NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit, Human Trafficking Section, have laid charges against a 30-year-old man for human trafficking in Richmond Hill. On Monday, June 7, 2021, police began an investigation into a suspected pimp after a female victim reached out for help to get out of the sex trade.

The victim advised police she had been recruited by the suspect and trafficked in the sex trade. The allegations were investigated and on July 21, 2021, the suspect was arrested and charged.

Investigators are releasing his photo as they believe the accused may be involved with other vulnerable women and are asking for those victims to come forward and speak with investigators.

Charged:

  • Carlington Wadley, 30, of Brampton. Alias “Govy”

Charges include:

  • Human trafficking
  • Material benefit
  • Trafficking a controlled substance

Members of the Special Victims Unit are continuing their aggressive efforts in combating human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of women and underage girls. In many cases, women and young girls involved in prostitution are forced into the sex trade through violence, threats of violence, coercion and trickery and York Regional Police considers them to be victims of crime.

We are committed to investigating all incidents relating to human trafficking and to providing assistance to victims. Investigators are willing to speak with anyone involved in the sex trade who may be looking for a way out or who may require assistance to escape these dangerous circumstances.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6800, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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