Charges laid in Human Trafficking Investigation

April 23, 2026 Media Release
25-327023CLARKE

Investigators with the York Regional Police Counter Exploitation Unit have charged a suspect in connection with a human trafficking investigation.

In October 2025, the victim reported to police they had been sexually assaulted, trafficked and exploited in the sex trade from 2012 to 2019. These offences were committed at various locations in the City of Vaughan and across Ontario.

The suspect is known to have several aliases and investigators are releasing his photo as they believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.

Charged:

  • Kemoy CLARKE, 43, of the Town of East Gwillimbury

Aliases:

  • Jodi CAPPODANNA
  • Chris CLARKE
  • Jay

Charges:

  • Trafficking in Persons
  • Procuring
  • Material Benefit Resulting from Trafficking in Persons
  • Material Benefit from Sexual Services
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Sexual Assault
  • Assault
  • Uttering Threats Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

Human trafficking is the exploitation, manipulation or control of a person by violence or threats of violence to provide a sexual service or forced labour.

If you are a victim, think you know someone who is, or have any information, please contact the York Regional Police Counter Exploitation Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6800 or by email at HT@yrp.ca. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or online at www.1800222tips.com.

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