In April 2026, following an eight‑month investigation, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service Human Trafficking Unit arrested and charged a 35‑year‑old Kitchener male, Tyson Vanderpool.

As a result of the investigation, the accused has been charged with multiple criminal offences, including: 

• 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
• Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm

Investigators believe there may be additional victims.

Waterloo Regional Police Service is asking anyone with information related to this investigation to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 519‑570‑9777, extension 8664, or by email at intel.ht@wrps.on.ca.

Waterloo Regional Police remind victims of Human Trafficking that support services are available without the requirement to contact police. Victim Services of Waterloo Region can provide assistance and can be reached at 519‑585‑2363 or by email at vswr@wrps.on.ca.