Pimp Charged with Trafficking, Bestiality

0:00A 46-year-old man named Jonathan Allard faces 26 charges in Edmonton for sex trafficking at least five women and abusing a dog, including bestiality and neglect. Police from Alberta law enforcement response teams say he forced victims into prostitution, controlled their money, and posted ads for sexual services. They believe more survivors are out there who haven't come forward yet. The case kicked off last summer when one woman called 911 after answering his Facebook ad for a $700 month room rental near Southgate Center. He picked her up from Red Deer, then admitted he was a pimp and made her work for him. Officials note social media like Facebook makes it easier for traffickers to lure people by exploiting vulnerabilities like housing needs or substance, issues. Victims often struggle with shame, fear, and reliving trauma to give statements, but police stress is crucial for justice and moving forward. Police is growing in Alberta with better resources from groups like action coalition on human

1:00trafficking Alberta, spotting red flags such as, set in fancy clothes or frequent moves tied to new relationships. Investigators found Allard has a prior history with similar trafficking charges over a decade ago, though he wasn't convicted. He was already locked up in Edmonton Romance Center on unrelated charges since November 2025 when they moved to arrest him. If you know a victim, resources are ready. Call 2-1-1, the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline ad, 1-8-3-3-900-1010 or 9-1-1-Indanger. Police are urging anyone with info to speak up so they can build the case and provide support. Local news, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today.