For Immediate Release: 22-Jun-2024 @ 11:10 AM

MRU #: HR24R007

In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service is issuing the following warning: Darrell Gauthier is a convicted violent sexual offender, and the Edmonton Police Service has reasonable grounds to believe he will commit another violent offence against someone while in the community.Gauthier will be residing in Edmonton and is being released from custody today.  He is currently subject to a court order, with conditions, and will be managed by the Behavioural Assessment Unit of the Edmonton Police Service.Gauthier is a sexual offender who has been violent in the past, resulting in physical harm to his victims in the commission of an offence. Gauthier has victimized an adolescent female in a sexual manner.  He also assaulted security officers and other male victims with weapons.Gauthier has been placed on a series of court ordered conditions including:

You must live at a residence approved by his Supervisor and must not change that address until he has received written approval from his Supervisor.

You must abide by a curfew of 9 PM to 6 AM daily unless a varied time is approved in writing by his Supervisor.

You must not travel out of the City of Edmonton without written approval of his Supervisor.

Not to be in the presence of any children under the age of 16 unless accompanied by a responsible adult who know your criminal history and has been approved by your supervisor or designate.

You shall not purchase, possess, or consume any alcoholic beverages.You shall not consume or possess any drug listed in the Schedule of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, excluding cannabis, any prescription drugs not prescribed to you or any other intoxicating substances.

You shall not be in possession of weapons of any kind.

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