A man described as one of the most notorious pedophiles in Canada is believed to have spent some time in Okanagan in recent days. Shaun Joshua Deacon, 56, was released from the Matsqui Foundation on March 18 with plans to live in the Abbotsford area. Abbotsford police have issued a press release describing his past crimes and current restrictions. Deacon has a criminal record that includes convictions for child sexual offenses in 1988, 1996 and 1998. as well as breaches of long-term supervision orders in 2002, 2009, 2014 and 2018. Several social media posts began circulating on April 1, claiming to have spotted Deacon in the Glenrosa area of West Kelowna. “As a mother, I’m very worried that he is allowed to leave the city where he’s supposed to live and is free to go wherever he wants, despite the seriousness of this man’s accusations and behaviors. There has been no warning. he is here “, said a worried parent on Facebook. Castanet contacted the RCMP for information about the convicted sex offender, “our understanding was that he was in town and was allowed to be here for 24 hours. He has returned to Abbotsford and is currently being monitored by the Central Correctional Facility BC “, said RCMP Const. Mike Della-Paolera. Abbotsford police also issued a press release stating that Deacon had changed his appearance, “Sean Deacon’s appearance has changed and an updated photo has been released to inform the public.” Deacon is described as six feet tall, about 225 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. As part of his release, Deacon is banned from visiting public parks and swimming pools for children under the age of 14 for life. He is also barred from entering daycare centers, schools, playgrounds and community centers and must not seek paid or voluntary work involving work with persons under 16 years of age. He is also subject to a court order prohibiting him from possessing weapons and carrying knives, unless they are used for food preparation. In addition to the places mentioned above, he is also prohibited from having ice rinks or other places where people under the age of 16 may be present. Deacon must not contact or communicate with anyone under the age of 16 unless it is a commercial transaction at a retail store where staff may be under the age of 16. Also, he must not own computers or smartphones that have access to the Internet, data storage or use of a computer network, unless approved by his supervisor. Abbotsford police will monitor Deacon while he is in the community, but the public is asked to contact the authorities if they find him violating any of the conditions reported. Reports can be made to 604-859-5225 or 911 in case of emergency. Photo: Contributed
