Durham Region Police – Community Safety Alert for High Risk Offender

Pete Fisher
1 minute ago
• Categories: Police Blotter

Matthew Donald ADLAM has been released after serving his sentence for a number of sexual assault related offences and is currently residing in Oshawa.

The Durham Regional Police Service is warning the public about a high-risk offender who has recently been released into the community. This individual has a history of serious criminal convictions, including Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Sexual Assault, Indecent Act, Criminal Harassment, Break and Enter, Uttering Threats, Carry Concealed Weapon and violations of Long-Term Supervision Orders.

Matthew Donald ADLAM, age 52, poses a significant risk to the community. He is described as male, White, 52-years-old, with a slim build. He is bald with a beard and has a large facial tattoo.

DRPS will continue to monitor ADLAM’s whereabouts and activities.

Matthew Donald ADLAM is bound by an order under section 810.2 of the Criminal Code of Canada. His conditions under this section include:

Not associate or communicate directly or indirectly with anyone under the age of sixteen years, or engage in any activity that involves contact with persons under the age of sixteen years

Not attend a public park or swimming area where persons under the age of sixteen years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or a daycare centre, school ground, playground or community centre.

Not attend at any public place including such places as a mall or library where persons under the age of sixteen years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, unless you are in the direct company of someone over the age of 21 years who is aware of these conditions

Not to associate with parties known to you to have a criminal record or be involved in criminal activity.

Abstain absolutely from the possession, purchase or consumption of drugs, narcotics or controlled substances, except in accordance with a medical prescription

Abstain absolutely from possession, purchase or consumption of alcohol or alcohol-based products

Not to own or posses any weapons

Abide by a curfew from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Police are asking the public to stay vigilant and remain aware of your surroundings.

Any suspicious or dangerous behaviours should be reported directly to police.

Under Regulation 412/23 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, a chief of police or his designate may disclose personal information about an individual if he reasonably believes the individual poses a significant risk of harm to other persons or property and believes that such disclosure would reduce that risk.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Tom Chambers #3170 of the DRPS Offender Management Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5357.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.