Man charged with Human Trafficking; police seeking additional victims, witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 16, 2025  2:05 p.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit has charged a man in relation to human trafficking and other related charges. The investigation began on June 6, 2025, after a female was intentionally struck by a motor vehicle in the downtown core.

Marc JEAN-PIERRE of Pointe Aux Trembles, Quebec, is charged with the following offences:

• AGGRAVATED ASSAULT             
• TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS BY EXERCISING CONTROL,
• MATERIAL BENEFIT RESULTING FROM TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
• MATERIAL BENEFIT FROM SEXUAL SERVICES                      
• ADVERTISING ANOTHER PERSON'S SEXUAL SERVICES                  
• PROCURING
• ASSAULT BY CHOKING, SUFFOCATING OR STRANGLING
• FAILURE TO STOP AFTER ACCIDENT                
• ROBBERY
• OPERATION CAUSING BODILY HARM                        
• ASSAULT             
• WITHHOLD/ DESTROY TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Investigators believe there may be other victims of human trafficking related to this investigation. In addition, police are seeking witnesses who may have information regarding the altercation and/or collision that occurred in the early morning hours of June 6 in the Laurier Avenue West area near Metcalfe Street.

Considering victims may not know the legal name of their offender, Mr. Jean Pierre is alleged to have used the aliases of ‘Mike’ and ‘Marcus’. The Ottawa Police is taking the extra step of publicly releasing a photo of the accused.

The Human Trafficking Unit will respect victims’ wishes regarding whether to pursue criminal charges, and regardless, can offer resources to support survivors of human trafficking. Reporting these incidents by victims to police is key for investigators to identify suspects and determine crime trends.

Anyone with information regarding incidents involving this individual is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit tip line at 613-236-1222 ext. 5625 or email [email protected].

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.

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