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Violent criminal known to frequent area on the lam

Derek Powell, 54, serving 7 1/2 years for slew of offences. Known to visit Simcoe County, York Region, Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough and Durham Region
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Derek Powell 

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of their Long Term Supervision Order. 

Derek Powell is described as a white male, 54 years of age, 5'8" (173 cm) 260 lbs (118 kg) with brown hair and green eyes. 

Powell is serving a seven year, six month and fifteen day Long Term Supervision Order for:  

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Threaten Death and Bodily Harm - 2 counts
  • Forcible Confinement - 2 counts 
  • Assault Peace Officer - 2 counts
  • Mischief
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order - 4 counts

The offender is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough, Simcoe Region, York Region and Durham Region.  

Anyone having contact with this offender or information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.

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