Cole Harbour man facing 2 dozen charges as part of human trafficking investigation

A Cole Harbour man is facing more than two dozen charges as part of a human trafficking investigation in the Halifax area.

The charges include sexual assault, unlawful confinement and various weapons-related charges.

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Halifax Regional Police say officers were called Dec. 16 to investigate an assault that had happened the night before.

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A 17-year-old girl reported being threatened and repeatedly assaulted by a 21-year-old man.

Police say the girl told investigators the man had “directed and influenced her for the purpose of prostitution.”

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Dante Warnell Cromwell is set to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on Tuesday.

Anyone with information on this case or other potential human trafficking matters is asked to call 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers.