A 45-year-old Grimsby, Ontario man faces multiple human trafficking-related charges following a two-month joint investigation by Halton Regional Police Service, Peel police, and Ontario Provincial Police. The man, known as 'Dingo' or 'Dante,' is accused of trafficking two women throughout Ontario in 2024 and 2025, forcing them to work constantly through coercion, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm, while he financially benefited. He was arrested Tuesday in Hamilton, where search warrants were executed in Hamilton and Grimsby, yielding $37,385, fentanyl, cocaine, body armour, and other evidence. Police believe there may be more victims.
Grimsby, Ont., man arrested after police say 2 women trafficked, forced to 'constantly' work
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A 45-year-old Grimsby, Ontario man faces multiple human trafficking-related charges following a two-month joint investigation by Halton Regional Police Service, Peel police, and Ontario Provincial Police. The man, known as 'Dingo' or 'Dante,' is accused of trafficking two women throughout Ontario in 2024 and 2025, forcing them to work constantly through coercion, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm, while he financially benefited. He was arrested Tuesday in Hamilton, where search warrants were executed in Hamilton and Grimsby, yielding $37,385, fentanyl, cocaine, body armour, and other evidence. Police believe there may be more victims.
Trending- 1 April: Investigation began
- 2 Various periods in 2024 and 2025: Trafficking of victims occurred
- 3 Tuesday (before article): Man arrested in Hamilton, search warrants executed
- 4 Wednesday (before article): Halton Regional Police Service announced arrest
- Arrest and charges for the accused
- Recovery of money, drugs, and body armour
- Potential for more victims to come forward
- Increased awareness of human trafficking signs
What: A 45-year-old man from Grimsby, Ontario, was arrested and charged with multiple human trafficking offenses, including trafficking two women, advertising sexual services, assault, and receiving material benefit from human trafficking and sexual services. He also faces drug and property charges.
When: The man was arrested Tuesday. Halton Regional Police Service announced the arrest Wednesday. The investigation began in April. The trafficking occurred during various periods in 2024 and 2025. Article published 2025-06-04.
Where: Grimsby, Ontario; Hamilton, Ontario; throughout Ontario.
Why: The accused allegedly used coercion, manipulation, physical violence, and psychological harm to control victims and financially benefit from their exploitation.
How: A two-month-long joint investigation by multiple police services led to the arrest. Search warrants were executed in Hamilton and Grimsby.