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Public Notice Issued for "Dangerous Sex Offender" in Kamloops

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The Kamloops RCMP has issued a public notice under the Privacy Act of Canada, alerting the community to the presence of a "dangerous sex offender" living in the area. Taylor Dueck, 30, has a decade-long history of sexual offense-related convictions, including convictions for sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, and sexual interference of a person under 16. Despite being released from custody 14 months prior to a recent incident, a public statement was initially denied by the RCMP, leading to concerns about public safety.

Dueck has been convicted of multiple offenses, including an incident in 2024 where he was charged with invitation to sexual touching of a person under 16, sexual assault, and breach of probation order for an incident involving an 11-year-old girl at an equestrian facility in Kelowna. He has ties to Abbotsford and was previously required to comply with strict probationary orders, including house arrest and restrictions on being around minors.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taylor Dueck, 30, has a decade-long history of sexual offense-related convictions.
  • Dueck has been convicted of sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, and sexual interference of a person under 16.
  • In February 2024, Dueck was charged with invitation to sexual touching of a person under 16, sexual assault, and breach of probation order for an incident involving an 11-year-old girl at an equestrian facility in Kelowna.
  • Dueck has ties to Abbotsford and was previously required to comply with strict probationary orders.
  • Dueck must obey house arrest, avoid public areas where minors are present, and have no contact with individuals under the age of 16.
  • The Kamloops RCMP considers Dueck a "serious and imminent risk" to persons under the age of 16 due to his history of sexual offenses.
  • Dueck is described as being 5'9" tall, 175 pounds, with a medium complexion, blue eyes, and balding brown hair.

Statistics:

  • Dueck has been convicted of 3+ sexual offenses related to minors.
  • Dueck was charged with 3 counts in February 2024 for an incident involving an 11-year-old girl.
  • Dueck was released from custody 14 months prior to the recent incident.
  • Dueck must comply with strict probationary orders that require him to be on house arrest and avoid areas where minors are present.

Sources:

  • [Kelowna Capital News]

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