Kitchener man charged with human trafficking in eight-month investigation

An undated image of Tyson Vanderpool. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police Service)

The Waterloo Regional Police Service has charged a 35-year-old Kitchener man in a human trafficking investigation.

Police said the investigation took eight months.

Tyson Vanderpool was charged with human trafficking, procuring and exercising control, direction or influence, advertising sexual services, receiving a material benefit, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a loaded restricted firearm.

Police believe there may be additional victims, and anyone with more information is urged to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 519‑570‑9777, extension 8664 or by email at [e-mail].