Kentville man charged after investigation by Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Team
Posted Feb 13, 2020 01:36:00 PM.
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A Kentville man is facing charges after a five-week investigation by the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking team.
RCMP Cpl. Jennifer Clarke said there's a publication ban in effect and she can't disclose what started the investigation or what it entailed.
“What we can tell you is that a 38-year-old man from Kentville was arrested on Feb. 10 without incident and he's been charged with a number of sexual offences involving a young person,” she explained.
Bradley Lloyd Clarke was released following his arrest and is scheduled to return to Kentville Provincial Court on March 17 to face the following charges:
- Obtaining sexual services from a person under the age of 18
- Luring a Child
- Sexual Interference
- Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Cocaine)
- Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
RCMP say the victim has been offered support.
“One of the mandates of the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Team is to educate the public that purchasing sexual services is a criminal offence,” said RCMP in a news release. “By educating the public, the Team is helping to curb the demand for sexual services.”
The RCMP have a support line for those who are or have been trafficked, or for those who believe they know someone being trafficked. It is monitored 24 hours a day and can be can be reached by calling or texting 902-447-2425. Callers can leave information anonymously.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.
RCMP say signs of human trafficking include:
- Met someone (i.e. boyfriend) who treats the victims like a prince or princess.
- Starts to withdraw from family and friends (i.e. limits social media use).
- Constantly having to check in with someone via cell phone with an urgency to call or text a response.
- Changes in physical appearance (such as having hair and nails done).
- Unexplained gifts.
- New clothing, lingerie, designer shoes and handbags.
- Can be escorted and/or watched.? Is isolated from friends and family.
- New tattoos (can indicate branding or ownership).?
- Moves addresses frequently and/or often stays in hotels.
- Unexplained injuries or bruises.
