A suspect accused of unprovoked assaults on two separate women on GO Transit trains has been identified.
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Durham Regional Police said late Wednesday afternoon that Christopher Otoo, 31, of Clarington, is being sought on several charges.
Cops said that attacks happened within hours of each other on Monday and it’s believed the accused is allegedly involved in both cases.
In each incident, the victim was travelling eastbound from Union Station with the cops responding at Pickering GO Station.
The female in the first incident, which police responded to at about 7:40 p.m., was hit in the face multiple times before being transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Police said the suspect exited the train after the assault.
The female in the second incident, which police responded to at about 9:20 p.m., was able to flee to a nearby cab, where people waited with her until officers responded. She was then taken to a hospital to be treated for her injuries.
Police have released a photo of the suspect, who is wanted for assault causing bodily harm, assault, theft under $5,000 and three counts of failure to comply with a probation order. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 3828, or Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
BRAMPTON MAN FACING SEX-TRAFFICKING CHARGES
A 41-year-old Brampton man has been charged with sex trafficking.
Peel Regional Police said a human-trafficking investigation began in November. Police alleged that the victim from Peel Region was being exploited in the sex trade for more than a year. It’s believed that the accused exercised control over aspects of the victim’s life and profited financially from it.
Cops said on Wednesday that Carnelle Clarke was arrested on Sunday and charged with procuring, trafficking in persons, material benefit, withholding documents, advertise, exercise control, direction or influence and derive material benefit.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims, particularly in the GTA. Potential victims are asked to contact police at 905-453-2121, Ext. 355, or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at peelcrimestoppers.ca.