Convicted Murderer Temporarily Released in Oshawa

Police in Durham Region are alerting the community about a convicted murderer who has been temporarily released in Oshawa for 72 hours. 

Darren Scott Ray, 65, is currently serving a life sentence for first-degree murder, as stated in a police news release on Monday. 

He was granted an unescorted temporary absence permit (UTA) on Monday afternoon, Const. Nicholas Gluckstein mentioned in an email. 

Ray “poses a significant risk to the community,” according to the news release. 

“The Durham Regional Police Service will continue to monitor Ray’s whereabouts and activities.” 

The reason for Ray’s permit approval isn’t clear. The Correctional Service of Canada and the parole board made that decision, Gluckstein explained. 

Gluckstein noted that while it’s not common for parole boards to issue such permits, it does happen occasionally in Durham Region.

Ray must remain within Durham Region

Ray’s temporary release comes with several conditions, according to the news release, including “obey the law and keep the peace.” 

He must travel directly to his designated location as outlined in the permit and stay within Durham Region. 

Additionally, Ray is required to report to a parole supervisor and adhere to a release plan established by the releasing authority. In this case, that authority is the Correctional Service of Canada along with the parole board that approved his permit, Gluckstein said.

The conditions also restrict whom Ray can associate with.

He’s not allowed around anyone under 18 years old unless given permission from his parole supervisor and accompanied by a “responsible adult who knows [his] criminal history,” according to the news release.

Ray cannot communicate with anyone he suspects may be involved in criminal activity either.

Additionally, he must inform his parole supervisor about all sexual and non-sexual relationships or friendships.

Public urged to report any violations

Gluckstein stated that police are “using all of our resources” to keep track of Ray and ensure he follows his conditions. 

“We want him to reintegrate into the community without having any issues and then return to the facility where the parole board can decide if they will grant this permit again if he’s successful during these 72 hours,” he said.

If at any point Ray is found violating his conditions, police will investigate and return him to a correctional facility if necessary, Gluckstein added.

The public is encouraged to contact police if they see Ray breaching any of his conditions.

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