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Stages of Human Trafficking- steps traffickers take to control their victims

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Human traffickers will smoothly embark upon a specific choreographed set of steps to recruit girls into prostitution. These steps are; 1-Luring, 2-Grooming and Gaming, 3-Coercion and Manipulation and 4-Exploitation.

 

LURING:

  • Assessing the right person
  • Testing their vulnerabilities and boundaries
  • Determine whether that person is looking for what they are selling
  • Testing the waters to see if that person is open to engage in courting
  • Collecting as much information as possible about them
  • Making them feel special

GROOMING AND GAMING:

– She feels like she is in love

-She has found her dream man who will make her dreams come true

-He promises her a family, home, etc.

-He makes her feel like a princess

-They may engage in physical intimacy

-He continues collecting personal information about her dreams and hopes, family, what she loves and cares about the most.

-He may introduce her to illicit drugs under the guise of loosening her up, having fun

 

COERCION and MANIPULATION

-He starts sending her mixed messages

-He confuses her by withdrawing

-Uses information gained against her

-Reduces information and compliments

-Makes her believe he is mad about her

-Toys with her emotions and behaves erratically to cause her to question how he feels about her

-She tries to please him in any way she can to get back in his good books and have him love her

-He begins asking her to do thigns sexually that she may be uncomfortable with  desensitizing her to these actions

-Has sex with her then does something for her (take her shopping, give her money, etc)  to make sex have a price

-Draws on her drug addiction (if relevant) to make her have sex for drugs or money, make her feel indebted to him

 

EXPLOITATION

-He has broken down her self-esteem

-Threatens her and her loved ones based on information collected previously

-Makes her feel indebted to him

-Suggests that she owes him financially

-Leads her to think that she needs help financially

-She is at the point where she feels obligated to contribute in some way

-Emotional, mental and physical abuse-intimidation and control

-Confinement and isolation from family, friends, etc

 

There are many victims of human trafficking that fall for these acts of manipulation and control by master manipulators. These people are extremely smooth and well versed in having victims buy into each of these stages to eventually control and exploit them.

Anyone who has information on human trafficking are asked to call their local police or if they wish to remain anonymous they can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.

 

 

Police are investigating several thefts from vehicles

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Police are investigating several thefts from vehicles in the eastern region of Dartmouth.

In the past two weeks, police have received multiple reports of thefts from vehicles in the Keystone, and Montebello neighborhoods of Dartmouth.

We would like to remind the public not to leave valuables in vehicles while they are unattended.

These thefts are generally crimes of opportunity, with the sight of items being a temptation for would-be thieves. Police recommend that citizens remove all items from their vehicles. If it’s absolutely necessary to leave items in your vehicle, they should be locked in the trunk out of plain view before arriving at your destination.

We encourage anyone who thinks they have had property stolen from their vehicle to call and report it to police. Anyone observing suspicious activity in or around parked vehicles should report it to police immediately at 490-5020. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

Police attempting to identify suspect in Dartmouth break and enter

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Police attempting to identify suspect in break and enter.

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to a break and enter in Dartmouth.

On September 3 police responded to a commercial intrusion alarm at Safety First at 116 Thorne Street in Dartmouth.  A man had broken out a window and entered the business. He fled the area on a bicycle prior to police arrival. The suspect did not take any property from the business.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’ tall, thin, with short hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black ball cap, sunglasses, and a black t-shirt over a gray long sleeve shirt.

Anyone who has information on this incident or the identity of the man is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.

 

Robbery Dartmouth

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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a report of a Robbery that occurred the 25th of Sept, 2018 at 7:40pm in the area of a pathway between Alderney Dr and King St in Dartmouth.  The female was walking on the pathway when the suspect approached her.  He had been hiding in bushes and grabbed her and attempted to take her purse.  The female reacted by hitting the male and kneeing him.  The suspect fled the scene and did not get anything from the female.  The suspect was described as a white male, 5’7”-5’9” tall, 45-55 years of age and was wearing a dark hoodie and grey or khaki pants.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

RCMP investigate theft of spare tires

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September 25, 2018, Goffs, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is reminding owners of trucks to take steps to ensure their vehicle is left in a secure location after receiving 4 complaints of spare tires stolen off parked trucks over the past month.

All 4 trucks were parked in parking lots for extended periods of time when the owners returned to discover their spare tires were stolen. The investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information regarding the stolen tires is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. – quote File# 18-129747, 18-143489, 18-144754 or 18-148340. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

Suspects not likely in to water sports

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September 24, 2018, Governors Lake, Lakeside, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is asking for public assistance to locate a stolen Sea-Doo.

Sometime between 8:30 p.m. on September 21 and 8 a.m. on September 22, those responsible stole the Sea-Doo that was secured to a dock at a residence on Governors Lake. The 2017 Sparks Trixx model is red and black in colour and valued at approximately $12,000.

Anyone with information on this stolen Sea-Doo is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Please quote File# 18-147278. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

Truck with snow plow stolen from business

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September 24, 2018, Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia … On September 23, Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of a truck that was stolen from the parking lot of a business on Greentree Ave. in Windsor Junction.

The white 2008 Chevrolet Silverado truck, which had a yellow Fisher V-plow attached to it, was stolen between September 1 and 23. The licence plate on the truck was Nova Scotia
SNOW9.

Anyone with information on this stolen vehicle is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. – please quote File# 18-148085. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

Summerside Police Investigate theft of Nova Scotia Trailer and Generators

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Summerside Police Investigate theft of Nova Scotia Trailer and Generators

The Bell Aliant compound on Mill Crescent in Summerside, PE was broken into between 2018-08-17 and 2018-09-11. The culprit(s) cut the lock to the compound and stole a Stealth brand enclosed trailer, Nova Scotia Licence Plate: T408304 containing three Honda GX630 generators. The total value of all items is in excess of $30,000. The photos to the right are similar to the items stolen.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information relating to this occurrence is asked to contact the lead investigator.

Police file: 20181368369 refers to this offence.

Anyone with information regarding this theft can call Summerside Police at 902 432 1201

Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

 

RCMP arrest four people for Digby arsons

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RCMP arrest four people for Digby arsons

September 22, 2018, Digby County, Nova Scotia . . . Digby RCMP has arrested four people in connection with recent arsons that occurred in Digby County. The arrests are related to fires that were set to abandoned buildings earlier this month, and a grass fire in July.

On September 14, RCMP arrested a 17-year-old male youth from Doucetteville and 20-year-old Andrew Wayne Gosson of Plympton Station for Arson. This was in relation to a fire at a building on Doucetteville Rd. earlier that same evening. Subsequent investigation determined that the 17-year-old and another man, 22-year-old Blake Joseph Potter from Plympton intentionally set another structure fire in Doucetville on September 1. Potter was arrested on September 17. RCMP officers then determined that 21-year-old Ryan James Robicheau of Plympton was responsible for lighting a grass fire in Plympton Station on July 8. He was arrested on September 20.

Gosson, Potter and Robicheau were released from police custody on conditions and are scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court on December 10. The youth was also released and is scheduled to appear in Digby Youth Justice Court on September 24.

The RCMP was assisted by the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal and the Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry with these investigations.

Police continue to investigate several fires that they feel have been intentionally set. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Digby RCMP at 902-245-2579. Please quote File# 20181384308. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

Blockhouse, N.S. Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

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Blockhouse man charged with Possession of Child Pornography

 September 22, 2018, Blockhouse, Nova Scotia . . . On September 21, 2018, Lunenburg County District RCMP arrested 72-year-old Brian Gregory Langille of Blockhouse.

Langille has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography following an eight month investigation involving forensic analysis of numerous computers and electronic devices seized as part of the investigation.

 Langille is currently under charge on numerous other offences related to the same investigation, including:

  • Sexual Assault x 2
  • Sexual Interference x 2
  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance x 4
  • Possession of a Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Breach of Court Order x 3

LANGILLE has been released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on November 7, at 9:30 a.m. for arraignment on the Possession of Child Pornography charge.

Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information can contact Lunenburg RCMP at 902-634-8674. Please quote File# 201845140. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.