Kelowna RCMP Public Safety Alert: High-Risk Offender Released

Kelowna RCMP have issued a public safety notification regarding Graham Daniel Dodge, a high-risk sex offender recently released from custody and now living in Kelowna, British Columbia. Police state that Dodge is considered highly likely to re-offend and pose an ongoing risk in the community.

Dodge was released from custody in the Okanagan on April 7, 2026 and is currently residing in Kelowna. The notification has been issued under the Privacy Act of Canada to inform the public and support appropriate safety precautions, particularly in relation to adolescents.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official release, Graham Daniel Dodge presents a significant risk to adolescent males, including both acquaintances and members of the general public. He is subject to a probation order with strict conditions following a series of convictions and breaches related to sexual offending and child pornography.

Offender Description

RCMP have provided the following description of Dodge:

• Name: Graham Daniel Dodge
• Age: 38 years old
• Height: 168 cm (approximately 5 feet 6 inches)
• Weight: 82 kg (approximately 181 pounds)
• Eye colour: Brown
• Hair colour: Brown
• Current location: Kelowna, BC

The following photograph has been provided by police to assist with public awareness:

Background and Convictions

RCMP report the following history for Dodge:

• Previously incarcerated for offences including possession of child pornography and sexual interference.
• Released from custody in 2024 and placed on probation until February 2027.
• After that release, he was arrested for breaching probation.
• A subsequent Kelowna RCMP investigation led to an additional charge of possession of child pornography.
• Dodge pleaded guilty to the new child pornography charge on April 7, 2026.
• He received a 37-month jail sentence, which was credited as time served, resulting in his release on the same date.

Probation Conditions Now in Effect

Dodge is currently bound by a probation order, which includes (in part) the following key conditions:

• No contact with his victims.
• No contact or communication, directly or indirectly, and not to be in the presence of any person under 18, except for members of his immediate family or brief incidental encounters in shared common areas of his residence.
• He must not attend locations where youth are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, including:
  • Public parks
  • Public swimming areas
  • Community centres
  • Theatres
  • Daycare centres
  • Schools
  • Playgrounds
• He must not use any computer network, including the internet, to:
  • Access any content that violates the law.
  • Create or maintain personal profiles on social media sites, social networks, discussion forums, or chat rooms, except when required for employment, and he must notify Probation of any such profiles or platforms he accesses or maintains.
  • Communicate or attempt to communicate with anyone he knows, or reasonably believes, to be under 18 years old, unless they are immediate family members.

Kelowna RCMP, working with Probation Services and other police units, state they will be actively monitoring his behaviour and compliance with these conditions in the community.

What the Public Should Do

This notification has been released to help residents of Kelowna and the wider Okanagan region take informed precautions, especially in settings involving adolescents and youth-focused spaces.

If you see Graham Daniel Dodge in circumstances that appear to breach any of the above conditions, or if you believe he is engaging in activity that may put children or adolescents at risk, you are urged to contact 9-1-1 immediately.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, our role is to amplify critical public safety alerts like this so residents in British Columbia have timely, actionable information. High-risk offender notifications are a key tool to help communities remain alert around places where youth gather and to encourage early reporting of concerning behaviour. While individual risk profiles differ by region—as shown in our localized analyses such as the Grahamdale crime statistics and safety data—community vigilance and rapid reporting are consistently among the most effective ways to prevent further harm. We encourage parents, caregivers, and youth-serving organizations in Kelowna to review supervision practices, talk openly with young people about online and in-person boundaries, and report any suspected breaches of court-ordered conditions to 9-1-1 or local police as soon as possible. For ongoing updates on serious public safety issues, residents can also monitor our latest Canadian safety alerts and incident summaries.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.