Man Charged in Human Trafficking Case

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 13:37

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say it involved a woman victimized throughout Niagara Falls, there may be more victims

A Niagara Falls man has been arrested in connection to the human trafficking of a woman in the city.

Police began tracking this particular case this month, and were able to identify the suspect.

Police arrested 34-year old Jose Defrias earlier today, laying 8 charges:

He has a bail hearing today in St. Catharines, and police suspect there may be more victims.

Call police if you know anything.

More from Local News

Lighthouse Festival Preparing for 2027

Opening line up for live theatre in Port Dover and Port Colborne
Province Invests More in Niagara Health

Over $20-million to be spent on reducing wait times for many procedures, at Niagara Health and Hotel Dieu
Flooding Relief on List for AMO

Mayor Mat Siscoe and officials will ask for more help at Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, but also housing and addictions
Over $40,000 Raised for Day of Giving

Turkstra and Credit Union big contributors, but also individuals raised over $14,000 to help people who have nothing after floods
Police Concerned After Man Released

London police say Connor Bennett is now in Thorold
Body Found During Home Demolition

Police believe Brenda LeBlanc was murdered
2 Men Wanted After Lincoln Break In

Police say this happened on Cherrywood Drive
Boy Severely Hurt in Lundy's Collision

Hamilton police helped the NRP arrest a driver for impaired driving