Peel Regional Police have issued a public safety advisory about a high-risk offender who has been released from custody and is now residing somewhere in the Region of Peel.
Gil Dasilva, 74, was released on Oct. 9, 2026, after completing a sentence for manslaughter, Peel Regional Police said. Police say he has an extensive criminal history that includes convictions for violent offences.
The force's Offender Management Unit believes Dasilva presents a significant risk to public safety and an elevated risk of re-offending or breaching his court-ordered conditions, particularly involving women.
What police are doing
Police said the Offender Management Unit will continue to monitor his activities and his compliance with the conditions set by the court.
Officers are releasing the information as a precautionary measure intended to reduce the risk to the community, according to the advisory.
What residents should know
Police are reminding members of the public not to approach Dasilva if they see him.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators with the Offender Management Unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 3400.
The advisory applies across the Region of Peel, which includes Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Police have not specified which municipality Dasilva is residing in.
