Police issue Canada-wide warrant for alleged pimp
Posted March 12, 2011 1:49 pm.
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York Regional Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for an alleged pimp who’s accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked for him.
Officers believe there may be more victims in the GTA, as well as in the Niagara region and Montreal.
The woman came to police in November 2010, saying the suspect sexually assaulted, robbed and beat her.
Police are urging Joseph “Ben” or “Benito” Bernadel, 33, of no fixed address, to contact a lawyer and turn himself him. He’s accused of Sexual Assault, Robbery, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault, Uttering Threats and Living on the Avails of Prostitution.
Bernadel is described as:
- Male
- Black
- 6’2”
- 200 lbs.
- muscular build
- braided black hair
- brown eyes
- large scar on his right cheek
- possibly driving a grey Mercedes-Benz convertible or silver Mercedes-Benz G Wagon
If you can help, call police 1-866-876-5423 ext 7640, Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online www.1800222tips.com or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637).
