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.

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