Toronto man charged in human trafficking probe; Hamilton homeowner thwarts intruders

Victim allegedly exploited within sex trade in 2024-25

Published Nov 03, 2026  •  2 minute read

Jean Peralta Marseille is pictured in a photo provided by Durham Regional Police. Photo by Durham Regional Police /supplied

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A 42-year-old Toronto man is facing several charges linked to a human trafficking investigation in the GTA.

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Durham Regional Police said officers began their investigation in the summer when a female victim came forward and reported being exploited within the sex trade between June 2024 and October 2025.

“The suspect recruited the victim through a mutual friend and forced her into the sex trade industry, exploiting her throughout the Greater Toronto Area,” police said in a news release.

On Monday, officers executed a search warrant at the home of the accused in Toronto. The man was arrested without incident.

Jean Peralta Marseille, 42, of Toronto, is charged with trafficking in persons, material benefit from sexual services, procuring/exercising control, advertising sexual services, withholding or destroying identity documents and three counts of possession of a schedule I substance.

Investigators believe there may be other victims and urged anyone with information to contact the human trafficking unit at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 5600.

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Two suspects sought in Hamilton home invasion

Hamilton Police are looking for two men in connection with an early morning home invasion in Ancaster.

Cops said officers were called at about 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday to a residence on Moorland Cres. following a report of a break and enter.

Two suspects allegedly broke into the home by smashing glass in the front door, but were thwarted by the homeowner before they could gain entry.

Police said a brief struggle ensued outside the home between the homeowner and the two suspects, which ended with the suspects fleeing in a small, black SUV. The homeowner suffered minor injuries.

Investigators believe the residence may have been targeted.

Police said the first suspect is a white male, who was wearing a black medical-style mask, a hooded sweater, light-coloured sweatpants and black shoes with white accents. He was allegedly in possession of a firearm.

The second suspect is also a white male, who was wearing a black hooded sweater, light-coloured sweatpants and light-coloured shoes with reflective accents. He was also wearing light-coloured gloves and possibly a light-coloured face mask.

Police are still looking for the firearm.

Anyone who may have information about this incident or may have captured video surveillance footage of the suspects or suspect vehicle in the area is asked to contact the Division 30 criminal investigation branch by email at [email protected].

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