Today, February 22, 2021, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Statement from ALERT CEO, Supt. Dwayne Lakusta: “First and foremost, we need to acknowledge that human trafficking is taking place in our communities and it will take a collaborative approach to prevent and disrupt this activity. The victims and survivors of human trafficking are members… Read more »
Edmonton… Wanted human trafficking suspect Jonty Jean was arrested last night, February 18, 2021, with the help of the Edmonton Police Service. The 21-year-old man was arrested in southwest Edmonton following a tip from the public. Co-accused Andrew Elien-Abbot, 26, remains at large. He is now believed to be in the Quebec area. Anyone with information… Read more »
Edmonton… One person has been arrested and warrants have been issued for two suspects following an extensive human trafficking and sexual assault investigation undertaken by ALERT and Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM). ALERT Edmonton’s Human Trafficking and Exploitation unit alleges the three suspects were involved in human trafficking in the Edmonton… Read more »
Edmonton… More charges have been laid, and more survivors have been identified, in an ALERT human trafficking investigation involving an Edmonton couple. Three human trafficking survivors contacted ALERT after a news release was issued on November 10, 2020, in relation to the arrest of Ross and Anita Pickering. “It took a lot of courage for… Read more »
Edmonton… An Edmonton couple is facing charges after an investigation by ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit. Ross Pickering, 51, and Anita Pickering, 55, were arrested on November 3, 2020. ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit alleges that the couple were procuring women, including youths, for sex in the Edmonton area. ALERT is encouraging victims to come forward and… Read more »
