In June 2018, Bird was convicted of the aggravated sexual assault of a female who was not known to him. Charges in that matter were laid by Lethbridge Police Service.
The EPS has learned that upon his release, Bird will reside in Edmonton. The Correctional Service Canada will be supervising Bird on Statutory Release. Bird is bound by conditions, including the following:
- Not to consume, purchase or possess alcohol.
- Not to consume, purchase or possess drugs, other than prescribed and over the counter medication.
- Not to associate with any person he knows or has reason to believe is involved in criminal activity, gangs and/or the substance abuse subculture.
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew except for employment, vocational or educational training and/or spiritual and cultural activities, with his parole supervisor's written agreement.
- Reside at a designated facility approved by the Correctional Service of Canada.
- Immediately report all relationships and friendships with females, and any changes to the status of those relationship/friendships, to his parole supervisor.
Anyone with any information about Bird’s 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 related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform members of the community.
Denzel Dre Colton Bird, 30
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 137 lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
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.