Man Arrested in Connection With Assault, Human Trafficking and Firearm-Related Offences

A man has been arrested in connection a host of alleged assault, human trafficking, firearm and drug offences in Mississauga.

Peel police say that on Sunday, Jan. 7 at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the Burnhamthorpe Road West and Duke of York Boulevard area in the City Centre neighbourhood.

Police say a male party was arrested at the scene and that drugs and a firearm were located.

Police have charged 26-year-old Mississauga man Travis Clouden with multiple offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, trafficking in persons, benefiting from sexual services, assault, uttering threats, possession of a controlled substance and more.

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 1233.