Brooks RCMP charge male with human trafficking
BROOKS – Brooks RCMP has arrested and charged a 46-year-old male, a resident of Brooks, with human trafficking and other offences, stemming from allegations over the past five years.
The investigation began in February of 2025 when a female victim reported that she was in a relationship with a man who allegedly forced her to have multiple sexual encounters with random men for money, which he controlled and orchestrated.
Shortly following the report being received, Brooks RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) took carriage of the file and worked in partnership with the RCMP Human Trafficking Coordinator, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) Human Trafficking Unit, and the Alberta RCMP Interview Assistance Team (IAT).
On March 25, 2025, a search warrant was executed on a Brooks residence. Evidence was seized, including electronics, various illegal substances, and paraphernalia.
After a thorough investigation, on Jan. 8, 2026, Brooks RCMP arrested Chad Jensen (46), a resident of Brooks. He has been charged with the following offences:
Distribute intimate image
Administer noxious thing (x2)
Assault
Sexual assault (x2)
Trafficking in persons
Trafficking in persons and receive material benefit
After a judicial interim release hearing, Jensen was remanded into custody. He appeared in court and was released to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Brooks on Feb. 11, 2026.
Staff Sergeant Rob Harms, Brooks RCMP Detachment Commander, states, “Human trafficking and related offences such as this are serious in nature and always have lasting negative impacts on involved victims and the community. The involved investigators in this case conducted a meticulous and time-consuming investigation ensuring the offender was brought to justice and held accountable.”
“Human trafficking can affect any community, regardless of the size or demographic. Perpetrators of this crime seek out the most vulnerable people in society and use that vulnerability against them to gain control, not just physically but psychologically making it extremely difficult for the victim to realize they are being manipulated and exploited.” – Sgt. Roland Misik, RCMP Human Trafficking Coordinator
Brooks RCMP believes there may be more victims of Jensen. Included is a picture of him. If you believe you have been exploited or trafficked by Jensen, please come forward. We have resources available who can help you. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Brooks RCMP Detachment at 403-362-5535. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).