NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On June 27, 2022, an investigation by the Niagara Regional Police Service Human Trafficking Unit concluded with Tasha Lynn Summers (38 years old) of St. Catharines being charged with the following offences:
- Trafficking in Persons Under the Age of Eighteen Years, S.279.011 (1) CC
- Material Benefit-Trafficking Person Under Eighteen Years, S.279.02(2) CC
- Material Benefit from Sexual Service Provided by Person Under 18, S.286.2 (2) CC
- Procuring Person Under 18 Years, S. 286.3(2) CC
The investigation involved offences that occurred in June of 2022 in the City of St. Catharines. The victim is a female in her late teens. The victim is now in a place of safety.
Tasha Summers was held in custody and will appear at a video bail hearing on June 28, 2022, at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse at 59 Church St. in St. Catharines.
The Niagara Regional Police Service encourages any other victims or anyone with information to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009544.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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