Regina Police have issued a public safety alert after a 71-year-old man who is considered a high risk to re-offend sexually moved into the city’s heritage neighborhood.
Officers say Steven Brain Ewanchuk is about 6’0” tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds with green eyes and brown hair.
RPS say Ewanchuk has a long criminal history dating back to 1970, which involves violent sexual offences. He also has a history of re-offending as an adult.
Ewanchuk has eight convictions for sex offences and four for non-compliance with cor ordered conditions.
Police say during his time of incarceration Ewanchuk did not make any progress in reducing his high risk to re-offend sexually and or violently.
Ewanchuk is bound by a Long Term Supervision Order until February 12, 2028, and must abide by the following special conditions:
• Follow treatment plan/program to be arranged by your parole supervisor in the area of sexual deviancy which may include the use of libido-reducing medication if prescribed by a medical practitioner.
• Not to be in, near, or around places where children under the age of 18 are likely to congregate such as elementary and secondary schools, parks, swimming pools and recreational centres unless accompanied by an adult previously approved in writing by Parole Supervisor.
• Immediately report all intimate sexual and non-sexual relationships and friendships with females to Parole Supervisor.
• May not have any direct or indirect contact with the victim of his current offence or any member of the victim’s family.
• Not to be in the presence of any female children under the age of 18 unless accompanied by a responsible adult who knows his criminal history and has previously been approved in writing by Parole Supervisor.
• Reside at a community correctional centre, or a community residential facility, or other residential facility approved by the Correctional Service of Canada.
Any member of the public who has questions or concerns is encouraged to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500. Any person who wishes to report an incident where Steven Brian Ewanchuk is in violation of the aforementioned conditions, should call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Concerns or reports from persons living outside of Regina should be directed to the nearest detachment of the RCMP or local municipal police department.