Brendon James MACNEILL, age 37, will be residing in the Mississauga area after his release from custody on March 26^th, 2008. Mr. MACNEILL has a criminal record with convictions registered for offences including: Sexual Interference, Luring a Child under 14 Years of Age and Child Pornography.

On March 26^th, 2008, Brendon MACNEILL was released from the Maplehurst Detention Centre after serving a custodial sentence. He is being released into the community, while still bound by a Probation Order. Information received by the Peel Regional Police indicates that Mr. MACNEILL is a high risk to re-offend. A photograph of MACNEILL can be viewed by clicking on [Macneill]. The Peel Regional Police and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services will be working together to monitor MACNEILL’s activities within the community.

This release is being issued to the public as a precautionary measure. The Peel Regional Police strive to protect the public and safety above all else. In doing so, members of the public are reminded that although Mr. MACNEILL does present a significant safety risk to the public, he is still a citizen of Canada and has guaranteed rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As such, the Peel Regional Police will also act to protect these rights if they are infringed.

Peel Regional Police are advising the public to use caution at all times if they observe Mr. MACNEILL and to practice sound crime prevention and safety measures at all times. Parents should be cognizant of their children’s activities and mindful of whom they are with. Information on Crime Prevention is available on the Peel Regional Police Web Site at www.peelpolice.on.ca.

For further information, please contact the On-duty Media Relations officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027.

Released by the Region of Peel Police on March 26, 2008 at 11:30