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'high-risk' sex offender released in brampton

peel cops are warning residents of brampton and mississauga that joseph faulkner, 31, poses 'a danger to children'

by kevin connor

aug 24 2024
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a warning has been issued to residents of brampton and mississauga about a high-risk sex offender who has been released into the community last week.
peel regional police issued the public safety advisory to alert area residents that 31-year-old joseph faulkner, poses “a danger to children,” was released from custody on wednesday.
the convicted sex offender will be living in the area of wilkinson and tomken rds. – north of hwy. 407 – in brampton, police said in a statement released friday.
faulkner’s convictions are for sexual offences and breaching related conditions after a previous release from custody.
he is bound by two probation orders, which end in 2027, police said.
faulkner is currently subject to several release conditions, including that he is not to be in the presence of any children under the age of 16 unless accompanied by an adult who has been approved by his parole supervisor.
police said faulkner is “at an elevated risk of re-offending” and his activities within the community will be monitored.
“members of the public are reminded that although joesph faulkner does present a safety risk to the public, his rights are guaranteed under the charter of rights and freedoms act,” police said, explaining they issued the rare public advisory “as a precautionary measure.”

police issued a similar warning to the public when faulkner was released from custody in mississauga on april 2, 2023, after serving time for a number of sex crimes.

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this photo of high-risk sex offender joseph faulkner was released by cops after he was arrested for theft and breaching his release conditions in may 2023.
this photo of high-risk sex offender joseph faulkner was released by cops after he was arrested for theft and breaching his release conditions in may 2023. handout / peel regional police
but the “high-risk” sex offender was back in custody within a month for alleged theft and breaches of his release conditions.
police are once again urging members of the public to “use caution if they encounter faulkner.”
“parents should be mindful of their children’s activities and aware of the individuals they associate with,” police said.
kconnor@postmedia.com
kevin connor
kevin connor

kevin connor is a general assignment reporter with the toronto sun and has been with the company for decades. he graduated from the journalism course at humber college and was an intern at the toronto sun while in school. connor started working at the kenora daily miner and news after graduating. connor then worked at the winnipeg sun and the edmonton sun before coming back to the toronto sun.

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