Community Safety Alert issued for ‘high-risk offender’ released in Oshawa, Ontario

Durham Regional Police is warning the public about a high-risk offender serving a life sentence for murder who has been released into the community.

Darren Scott Ray, 65, who has a history of serious criminal convictions including first degree murder, poses a “significant risk” to the community, police say.

He is described as male, Indigenous, 5’9″ and 200 pounds with an average build. He is bald and wears glasses.

Durham Police say they will continue to monitor Ray’s whereabouts and activities. He 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.
• 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 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 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 who have parental responsibilities for children under the age of 18 years.

If you have information about this offender please contact Detective Broadfoot from the DRPS Offender Management Unit at (905) 579-1520 x 5357