Community Safety Alert for High-Risk Offender

Darren Scott RAY has been released on an Unescorted Temporary Absence Permit (UTA).  RAY is currently serving a life sentence for first degree murder and is residing in Oshawa. 

Durham Regional Police Service is warning the public about a high-risk offender who has been released into the community.  This individual has a history of serious criminal convictions including first degree murder. 

Darren Scott RAY, age 65, poses a significant risk to the community.  He is described as male, Indigenous, 5'9" tall, 199 lbs, average build.  He is bald and wears glasses.

The Durham Regional Police Service will continue to monitor RAY's whereabouts and activities.

Darren Scott RAY is bound by Unescorted Temporary Absence conditions that include:

•  Travel directly to your destination, as set out in your permit, and report to your parole supervisor as directed by the releasing authority and follow the release plan approved by the releasing authority.

•  Remain at all times in Canada within the territorial boundaries fixed by your parole supervisor for the duration of your absence.

•  Obey the law and keep the peace.

•  Not to own, possess or have the control of any weapon, as defined in section 2 of the Criminal Code, except as authorized by your parole supervisor.

•  Remain within the boundaries of Durham Region as authorized by your parole supervisor.

•  Not to consume, purchase or possess alcohol.

•  Not to be in the presence of any male or female children under the age of 18 unless you are accompanied by a responsible adult who knows your criminal history, and has been previously approved in writing by your parole supervisor.

•  Do not associate or communicate with any person you know or have reason to believe is involved in criminal activity.

•  Immediately report all sexual and non-sexual relationships and friendships with males and females and any changes to the status of the relationships/friendships to your parole supervisor.  This includes attempts to initiate the above.

•  Immediately disclose all relationships and friendships with males and females who have parental responsibilities for children under the age of 18 years.

•  Not to consume, purchase or possess drugs other than prescribed medication taken as prescribed and over the counter drugs taken as recommended by the manufacturer.

Police are asking the public to stay vigilant and remain aware of your surroundings. If you have information about this offender please contact Detective Broadfoot from the DRPS Offender Management Unit at 905-579-1520 x 5357

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