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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, Ja nu ar y 13 ,2 02 2 | 4 Available for Take-out, on-line ordering and delivery through Uber and Skip the Dishes 266 Hays Blvd., Oakville • (289) 725-9700 HAppy New yeAr! we wiSH yoU THe very beST for 2022 you've given us an award year after year and we can't THANk yoU enough for your support. Please email photo and information to Kelli Kosonic: kkosonic@starmetrolandmedia.com • Call: 905-873-7162 Attention Parents of all babies born in the year 2021! The DEADLINE for Booking and Material Submissions is Friday, January 21st 2022 The PUBLICATION date is January 27th 2022 The price is $35.00 +hst Please note that payment must be received before the photo can be in the feature.feature. Submit a COLOUR PHOTO along with the Baby's Full Name and Date of Birth. 2021 Honour Roll Halton police have made an arrest and laid charges following a human traf- ficking investigation. The allegations stem from incidents between 2016 and 2020 and involve the exploitation of a wom- an in Halton Region and Greater Toronto area. A 26-year-old man from Toronto has been charged with the following; • Trafficking of a person under 18 years of age • Procuring a person un- der 18 years of age • Receive material bene- fit from sexual services provided by a person under 18 years of age • Receive material bene- fit resulting from traffick- ing in persons • Procuring by exercis- ing control • Advertising sexual ad- vertisements • Sexual Assault (x2) • Assault He was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton. Police believe there is potential for additional vic- tims and ask that anyone with information contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 5331. Victims of violence and or sexual assault and wit- nesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Region- al Police Service. The fol- lowing is a list of support services and resources in our region for victims of vi- olence and or sexual as- sault: • Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit: 905-825-4777 ext. 5239 or by email at VictimSer- vices@haltonpolice.ca • Nina's Place Sexual As- sault and Domestic Assault Care Centre: 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880 • Sexual Assault and Vi- olence Intervention Ser- vices (SAVIS): 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line) • Radius Child & Youth Services: 905-825-3242 (Oakville) or 1-855-744-9001 • Kid's Help Phone: 1-800- 668-6868 (24-hour crisis line) • THRIVE Counselling: 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256 • Elizabeth Fry Society Halton-Peel: 905-878-2075 SIGNS/INDICATORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING: • Not being allowed to speak for themselves; • Not having control of their own money or cell- phone; • Suddenly having a new or second cell phone with a secret number; • Being controlled by others and escorted at all times; • Not being allowed to contact family or friends; • Withdrawing from family and friends; • Providing rehearsed answers to casual ques- tions; • Being secretive about their activities; • Showing signs of abuse, such as bruising, cigarette burns, fractures, etc. • Having a new boy- friend, girlfriend or friend whom they won't introduce to friends/family; and • Having new items (clothing, jewelry etc.) out- side their financial means. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK SOMEONE IS A VICTIM OF TRAFFICKING? If there is immediate danger or if you suspect someone is being traf- ficked, call 9-1-1. You may also call the Ca- nadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7 to connect victims and survi- vors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services, as well as receive tips from the public. The hotline us- es a victim-centered ap- proach when connecting human trafficking victims and survivors with local emergency, transition and/or long-term supports and services across the country, as well as connect- ing callers to law enforce- ment where appropriate MAN CHARGED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION A human trafficking investigation has led to multiple charges against a Toronto man. Metroland file photo ROLAND CILLIERS rcilliers@metroland.com CRIME ALLEGATIONS STEM FROM INCIDENTS BETWEEN 2016 AND 2020 SCAN FOR MORE Scan this code for more local crime news.