Public information and warning: Violent offender released

In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service is issuing the following warning; Michael Rhoads is a convicted violent and sexual offender, and the Edmonton Police Service has reasonable grounds to believe he will commit another violent offence against someone while in the community.

Rhoads will be residing in the Edmonton area.  The Edmonton Police Service is seeking a recognizance order on Rhoads and he will be monitored by the Behavioural Assessment Unit of the Edmonton Police Service.

 

Rhoads has a history of violence towards intimate partners and strangers he has encountered on the street or in bars.  His risk for violence increases significantly when under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

 

Rhoads has been placed on a series of court ordered conditions, including:

 

• Must abide by a curfew of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily
• Must not purchase, possess or consume any alcohol or illicit drugs, including cannabis, any prescription drugs not prescribed to him, or any other intoxicating substances.
• Must not be in any licensed premises other than a dining room for the sole purpose of having a meal. Must not attend any liquor store.
• Must not possess any drug paraphernalia such as crack or marijuana pipes, self-made pipes of any kind, e cigarettes, bongs, water pipes, cigarette papers, or syringes.
• Must not travel out of the City of Edmonton without written approval.
• Must not be in possession of weapons of any kind, including knives (except in his residence or at a restaurant for the sole purpose of consuming a meal), bear spray or dog spray, firearms, ammunition, explosive material, or any weapons, whether homemade or otherwise.
• Must not enter into a dating, intimate, or sexual relationship with any person or any friendships with females until her identity has been disclosed to a supervisor or designate and she has been informed of his previous offending.

Anyone with any information about any potential breaches of these conditions by Rhoads can contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.

 

The Edmonton Police Service is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community. 

Michael Jawn Rhoads, 51

     Height: 5’7”

     Weight: 208 lbs

     Eyes: Brown

     Hair: Black

 

Members of the public are advised that the intent of this process is to enable citizens to take suitable precautionary measures. Releasing this information is NOT intended to encourage people to engage in any form of vigilante action.

 

This information is released under the authority of the FOIP Act, RSA 2000, C. F-25.

 

The information in this release is that which was verifiable prior to the release time indicated. Continued investigation and review could result in additional information or clarification.

 

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