Police are warning the public that a “high-risk offender” with a record of sexual offences against children has been released from prison after serving his sentence.
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) says Melvin Brown, 54, who was released on April 17, was convicted in 2023 on charges including assault, uttering threats, choking, and two counts of sexual interference against a person under 16. The police did not release details on his past crimes.
Brown was also found to be a long-term offender and was subject to a long-term supervision order until 2019.
“The Toronto Police Service is notifying the public about this offender because of his demonstrated risk to the community, including children,” the TPS said in a community safety notification issued the same day….