A high-risk sex offender has been released into the Belleville community, according to the Belleville Police Service.
Belleville Police issued an alert on Wednesday afternoon advising the public to be aware David Joseph Rodgers is now residing in the Belleville area as of March 1.
Rodgers has been labelled a “Prolific Offender” by Toronto Police, the alert read.
He is currently out on bail on charges from the Toronto Police for breaching his 810.1 Order. Rodgers was charged last week by the Belleville Police Service for breaching his bail conditions and was re-released on bail.
Rodgers is a two-time federal offender and has a criminal history of Sexual Interference, Possess Child Pornography, Import, distribute, sell Child Pornography, make, print-publish Child Pornography. He was also convicted of breaching his 810.1 order. Rodgers is on a 161 Prohibition order in relation to children for Life.
The Belleville Police Service will be closely monitoring this Rodgers who was granted bail again and must abide by strict conditions including but not limited to:
Not to engage in any activity that involves contact with persons under the age of 16 years.
Not to attend specific public places such as parks, daycares, playgrounds, schools or anywhere else persons under the age of 16 years will be present.
Advise of any address change and remain at his place of residency and advise police of any changes in advance.
Report to Police regularly.
Rodgers is described as a 37-year-old white male, 6’ tall, 240 lbs with shoulder-length brown hair, and blue eyes.
The Belleville Police Service believes Rodgers may pose a risk to the community, particularly children. Residents are asked to be watchful and report any suspicious people in their neighbourhoods or public places.
Anyone with information is asked to call 613-966-0882 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
