High-risk offender now living in Ottawa, police warn

Ottawa police have issued a public safety warning regarding the relocation of Aaron Gilpin, a high-risk sexual offender, to the downtown area. The advisory provides details about his criminal history and physical description to inform the local community.
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Public safety notifications regarding high-risk offenders are a standard procedure to balance individual privacy with community protection.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr High-risk sexual offender now living in Ottawa, police warn Aaron Gilpin, 35, is now residing in the downtown area after relocating from Smiths Falls, a public advisory issued Friday says.
Join the conversation Aaron Gilpin, 35, poses a “significant risk" to public safety based on his history of violent and sexual offending, according to the Ottawa Police Service's High-Risk Offender Management Unit. Photo by OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE / Handout Article content The Ottawa Police Service has issued a public safety warning for a “high-risk” violent sexual offender now living in the downtown area.
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