Two men charged with human trafficking
WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-117077
Two men charged with human trafficking
The Windsor Police Service has arrested two men and laid multiple charges following an investigation into human trafficking.
On November 3, 2025, members of the Windsor Police Human Trafficking Unit launched an investigation after a 27-year-old woman reported being forced to work in the sex trade. The victim was reportedly sexually exploited over a three-day period before she managed to escape and contact police.
Following a coordinated investigation, Windsor Police, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police-led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, located and arrested the first suspect in Barrie, Ontario, on December 2. Later that day, the second suspect was taken into custody at a residence in the 400 block of Cameron Avenue in Windsor.
Chad Coupe, 23, and David James Deforest, 27, have each been charged with:
- Human trafficking
- Procuring a person to provide sexual services
- Financial/material benefit from trafficking a person
- Material benefit from sexual services
- Advertising another person’s sexual services
Coupe is also charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
The Windsor Police Service extends its thanks to the OPP-led ROPE Squad, the Barrie Police Human Trafficking Unit, and the Ontario-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) Human Trafficking Unit for their assistance in this investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Human Trafficking Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. To remain anonymous, contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com.
If you or someone you know has been affected by human trafficking or requires support, please contact Victim Services of Windsor & Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Windsor Police Victim Assistance Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.