Investigators seek additional victims of Lochiel McCarthy
The Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit has charged a man in relation to human trafficking and other related charges.
The investigation began in early November 2025, involving one female victim. The offences occurred between September 2022 and May 2024.
Lochiel McCarthy, 25, of Ottawa is charged with the following offences:
- Trafficking in Persons under 18 x 2
- Material Benefit x 2
- Material Benefit under 18
- Procuring under 18 x2
- Advertising another person sexual services
- Sexual Assault
- Assault by choking x 3
- Uttering death threats
- Administer a noxious substance
Lochiel McCarthy is scheduled to attend court January 16, 2026.
Investigators believe that there may be other victims of human trafficking related to this investigation. Considering potential victims may not know Mr. McCarthy’s legal name and he is alleged to have used the alias of ‘Lucky’, ‘Lucky number 13’, and ‘13’, the Ottawa Police is taking the extra step of publicly releasing a photo of the accused.
The Human Trafficking Unit will respect victims’ wishes whether to pursue criminal charges, and regardless, can offer resources to support survivors of human trafficking. The reporting of these incidents by victims to police is key for investigators to identify suspects and determine crime trends.
Anyone with information regarding incidents involving this individual is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Human Trafficking Unit tip line at 613-236-1222 ext. 5625 or email mcm@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
