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Alberta won’t try to extradite convicted sex offender believed in the U.S.
EDMONTON – The Alberta government says it won’t ask the federal government to seek the extradition of a convicted sex offender who police say fled Canada for the United States.
Police have been trying to track down Michael Stanley since Oct. 1 when the electronic monitoring bracelet he was wearing was cut off.
An arrest warrant was issued for Stanley on charges of breach of recognizance, mischief and driving offences.
Police say Stanley, who has a history of offences against women and children, crossed the border into Washington State.
Alberta justice spokesman Dan Laville says Alberta prosecutors don’t believe the charges Stanley faces warrant triggering the extradition process.
He says the requirement that Stanley wear an ankle bracelet is not a criminal matter in itself.
U.S. officials have said it’s not watching Stanley and doesn’t even know where he is.
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