Ventress will be residing in Edmonton after he is released from jail where he has been in custody since 2024, and has served his sentence for failing to comply with a Probation Order. He is currently subject to a court order, with multiple conditions, and will be managed by the Behavioural Assessment Unit of the Edmonton Police Service.
Given Ventress’ criminal history with sexual offences, child pornography, and failing to comply with court ordered conditions, he is considered by police to be a sexual offender who poses a risk of significant harm to the community, particularly to children accessed through relationships with adults.
Anyone with any information about Ventress’ behavior/conduct while in the community can contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.
The Edmonton Police Service is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community.
Robert Edward Ventress
Height: 6’0” | Weight: 170 lbs
Eyes: Green | Hair: Grey/Brown
Members of the public are advised that the intent of this process is to enable citizens to take suitable precautionary measures. Releasing this information is NOT intended to encourage people to engage in any form of vigilante action.
This information is released under the authority of the FOIP Act, RSA 2000, C. F-25.
The information in this release is that which was verifiable prior to the release time indicated. Continued investigation and review could result in additional information or clarification.