Public information and warning: Sexual and violent offender released

In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is issuing the following warning; Dana Michael Fash is a convicted violent and sexually violent offender and the Edmonton Police Service has reasonable grounds to believe he will commit another violent offence against someone while in the community. Fash is believed to be of significant risk to the community and as such the Edmonton Police Service has a duty to warn the public.

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

Fash has a history of breaking and entering residences or other public buildings and sexually assaulting known or unknown adult females within. Fash’s risk for violence and sexual violence increases with the consumption of drugs and alcohol.

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

 He shall report to his supervisor as required by, and in the manner directed by his supervisor.

 He shall observe a curfew and remain in his approved residence between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM Monday to Sunday and shall not be outside his residence otherwise unless he has written permission from his supervisor in advance.

 He shall not associate with individuals he knows to be involved in the drug trade, sex trade, pornography, or violent or extortive crime.

 He shall report to his bail supervisor or their designate all new relationships that are romantic or sexual in nature or that involve repeated meetings, including platonic relationships.

 He shall refrain from the purchasing, possessing, using or consuming alcohol, other intoxicating substances, or any non-prescribed controlled substance within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He shall not permit any of these substances in his residence with the exception to allow the consumption of cannabis if it is in consultation with a medical practitioner.

 He shall not possess any weapons as defined in the Criminal Code.

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.

 
    
Released: Dana Michael Fash, 40
Height: 6’1" Weight: 430 lbs
Eyes: Brown Hair: Brow

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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