NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and filed multiple charges after a six-month investigation into human trafficking. In March of 2025, the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit began looking into claims that an adult woman was being exploited by the accused for financial gain while she was trafficked in the sex trade across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). On September 22, 2025, police executed a criminal code search warrant at an Oakville home where they arrested the suspect and seized several items: Polymer 80 Glock style pistol Prohibited magazine with multiple rounds of ammunition Approximately $7500.00 in cash Electronic and cellular devices Other items of evidentiary value Following this investigation, Thomas Jeffers, also known as “Tommy,” age 41 from Oakville, has been charged with: Procuring Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – Firearm Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – Prohibited Device Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Jeffers is currently being held in custody until his bail hearing in Milton. The HRPS receives provincial funding and participates in the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS). The successful conclusion of this investigation was made possible thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of the Solicitor General via the IJFS. The HRPS would like to express gratitude to members of Peel Regional Police Services’ Vice Unit for their help during this investigation. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. haltoncrimestoppers. ca. The Halton Regional Police Service strongly believes that everyone deserves to feel safe within our community. If you have experienced violence or sexual assault, or if you are a witness, please get in touch with the Halton Regional Police Service. Here’s a list of valuable support services available for victims: Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777 ext. 5239 or via email at [email protected] Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880 Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line) Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24-hour crisis line) THRIVE Counselling 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256 ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) 905-878-9785 (24-hour crisis line) Signs / Indicators of Human Trafficking &#x A0;&#x A0;&#x A0;&#x A0;&#x A0; Not being allowed to speak for themselves;&#x A0;
&#x A0;&#x A0;&#x A0; Not having control over their own money or cellphone;&#x A0;
&#x A0; Suddenly having a new or second cell phone with a secret number;
Being controlled by others and escorted all times;
Not being allowed contact with family or friends;
Withdrawing from family and friends;
Providing rehearsed answers to casual questions;
Being secretive about their activities;
Showing signs of abuse such as bruising, cigarette burns, fractures, etc.;
Having a new boyfriend, girlfriend, or friend they won’t introduce to friends/family;
Having new items like clothing or jewelry that are outside their financial means. What Should I Do If I Think Someone is a Victim of Trafficking? If someone is in immediate danger or you suspect trafficking is happening, call 9-1-1. You can also reach out to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. This hotline operates confidentially and provides multilingual support around-the-clock. It connects victims and survivors with social services and law enforcement while accepting tips from the public. The hotline focuses on helping human trafficking victims find local emergency support as well as transition services across Canada when needed. ************************ Source link
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and filed multiple charges after a six-month investigation into human trafficking. In March of 2025, the HRPS Human Trafficking Unit began looking into claims that an adult woman was being exploited by the accused for financial gain while she was trafficked in the sex trade across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). On September 22, 2025, police executed a criminal code search warrant at an Oakville home where they arrested the suspect and seized several items: Polymer 80 Glock style pistol Prohibited magazine with multiple rounds of ammunition Approximately $7500.00 in cash Electronic and cellular devices Other items of evidentiary value Following this investigation, Thomas Jeffers, also known as “Tommy,” age 41 from Oakville, has been charged with: Procuring Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – Firearm Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – Prohibited Device Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Jeffers is currently being held in custody until his bail hearing in Milton. The HRPS receives provincial funding and participates in the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS). The successful conclusion of this investigation was made possible thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of the Solicitor General via the IJFS. The HRPS would like to express gratitude to members of Peel Regional Police Services’ Vice Unit for their help during this investigation. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. haltoncrimestoppers. ca. The Halton Regional Police Service strongly believes that everyone deserves to feel safe within our community. If you have experienced violence or sexual assault, or if you are a witness, please get in touch with the Halton Regional Police Service. Here’s a list of valuable support services available for victims: Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777 ext. 5239 or via email at [email protected] Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880 Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line) Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24-hour crisis line) THRIVE Counselling 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256 ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) 905-878-9785 (24-hour crisis line) Signs / Indicators of Human Trafficking &#x A0;&#x A0;&#x A0;&#x A0;&#x A0; Not being allowed to speak for themselves;&#x A0;
&#x A0;&#x A0;&#x A0; Not having control over their own money or cellphone;&#x A0;
&#x A0; Suddenly having a new or second cell phone with a secret number;
Being controlled by others and escorted all times;
Not being allowed contact with family or friends;
Withdrawing from family and friends;
Providing rehearsed answers to casual questions;
Being secretive about their activities;
Showing signs of abuse such as bruising, cigarette burns, fractures, etc.;
Having a new boyfriend, girlfriend, or friend they won’t introduce to friends/family;
Having new items like clothing or jewelry that are outside their financial means. What Should I Do If I Think Someone is a Victim of Trafficking? If someone is in immediate danger or you suspect trafficking is happening, call 9-1-1. You can also reach out to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. This hotline operates confidentially and provides multilingual support around-the-clock. It connects victims and survivors with social services and law enforcement while accepting tips from the public. The hotline focuses on helping human trafficking victims find local emergency support as well as transition services across Canada when needed. ************************ Source link
