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Published: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 7:16 PM
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On March 14th, 2025, Simon Gares was released from prison on statutory release to reside in a Community Based Residential Facility in Toronto. In 2019, Mr. Gares was convicted of Assault Cause Bodily Harm and found to be a Dangerous Offender. He is subject to a Long Term Supervision Order and a lifetime Weapons Prohibition Order.
In 2024, Mr. Gares was convicted of breaching his Long Term Supervision Order and he has been incarcerated until now.
While on Statutory Release, Mr. Gares has numerous conditions, including:
- Not to enter drinking establishments.
- Not to consume alcohol
- Not to consume drugs
- Follow a treatment plan (arranged by Parole Supervisor)
The Toronto Police Service is notifying the public about this offender because of his demonstrated risk to the community, including children.
Under Regulation 412/23 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, a chief of police or his designate may disclose personal information about an individual if he reasonably believes the individual poses a significant risk of harm to other persons or property and believes that such disclosure would reduce that risk.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.