Re: Addison Doxsee
ORB File No: 6233
Hearing held on: Monday, January 19, 2026
Place of hearing: Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Pursuant to: Section 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code
Before:
Alternate Chairperson: Mr. R. Bigelow
Members: Dr. P. L. Darby Dr. K. Patel Mr. M. D. Segal Ms. D. Smith
Parties Appearing:
Accused: Addison Doxsee Counsel: Mr. V. Zenobio
The Person in charge of Hospital: Representative: Ms. M. Kraftscik
Attorney General of Ontario: Counsel: Ms. S. Curry
REASONS FOR DISPOSITION
(Dated February 5, 2026)
Addison Doxsee, age 39, was on November 14th, 2012, found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder on charges of fraudulently obtaining food and beverage or accommodation, mischief not exceeding $5,000, and failure to comply with a probation order, contrary to the Criminal Code.
On January 19th, 2026, Mr. Doxsee appeared before the Ontario Review Board (“the Board”) at the Waypoint Center for Mental Health Care, Penetanguishene for his annual hearing. Mr. Doxsee, who lives in a group home in the community, was on a Detention Order in the Brébeuf program with privileges up to and including living in the community in accommodation approved by the person in charge.
At the outset of the hearing, all parties agreed that Mr. Doxsee should receive a Conditional Discharge on specified conditions found at page 119 of the hospital report, dated December 2nd, 2025. The report was made Exhibit 1.
Mr. Zenobio, Mr. Doxsee's counsel, conceded that significant threat to the safety of the public continued to be present. By the end of the hearing, after reviewing the submissions and the evidence, the Board agreed that a Conditional Discharge on the conditions specified was appropriate. The conditions on page 119 did not recite the correct address where Mr. Doxsee should reside. All parties were agreed that it should state "Empower Simcoe, 104 Bayview Drive, Barrie."
The index offences are described as follows:
"On June 23, 2012, Orillia OPP were requested to attend the address of 72 Colborne St. West in Orillia, otherwise known as Golden Wok Restaurant, for a report of a mischief and a theft. Police were advised that the male suspect left the restaurant without paying for food. Police attended the incident location and spoke with the complainant who advised that a male party entered in the restaurant and ordered the buffet style dinner. He ate his buffet dinner and ordered two beers plus a zombie drink. He had left the restaurant momentarily to step outside to have a cigarette and then coming back inside he ordered one more beer. The complainant stated that she watched as the male party walked back outside and assuming that he was going to have another cigarette, she did not go outside to remind him of the bill. The complainant stated that she had then observed the male party take the beer bottle, lift it up over his head and standing approximately three feet away from a customer’s car, throw it at the vehicle hitting the driver’s side rear window. The complainant stated that the male party then ran out of the parking lot and down Colborne St. West. Addison Doxsee was subsequently arrested for the offences.” Mr. Doxsee was on probation at the time of his arrest."
- The history and background are well encapsulated in last year's Reasons at paragraphs 9 to 11:
"The Hospital Report outlines Mr. Doxsee’s history and background and need not be repeated here in detail. In brief, Mr. Doxsee is 39 years old. His parents separated when he was a baby and Mr. Doxsee’s father died in a motor vehicle accident when he was 5 years old. Mr. Doxsee’s mother remarried when he was 11 years old. From an early age, Mr. Doxsee showed signs of developmental delay and has experienced learning difficulties throughout his life. Mr. Doxsee dropped out of high school in Grade 11. Mr. Doxsee has had difficulty obtaining and keeping employment. He is supported by Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Mr. Doxsee has also been approved for Passport funding through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). He has been deemed appropriate for both group homes and supportive independent living housing. Mr. Doxsee is single with no dependants.
Prior to the index offences, Mr. Doxsee had a criminal record commencing in 2005 and consisting, inter alia, of multiple convictions for assault, assault peace officer, assault with a weapon and assault bodily harm. Mr. Doxsee has a history of substance use.
Mr. Doxsee is currently diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia, intellectual disability mild, unspecified alcohol related disorder, unspecified cannabis related disorder, unspecified stimulant related disorder and unspecified attention deficit hyperactivity disorder."
Since August of 2022, Mr. Doxsee has lived in the named group home. The group home provides support and supervision 24/7. It provides medication dispensing assistance and prepares and serves meals. Mr. Doxsee has a positive relationship with the group home staff. For some years, Mr. Doxsee has spent weekends with his family.
Mr. Doxsee is capable to consent to treatment. He is incapable to manage property. Property is managed by the patient's mother, who has always been a big supporter of her son.
Mr. Doxsee receives clozapine and valproic acid and complies with all laboratory work. His clozapine level is 3,012. The hospital is cautious about increasing the dose because of the patient's history of seizures. Mr. Doxsee's medications are administered by injection and orally. No changes to his medication are contemplated.
Evidence at Hearing
Dr. P. Ismail, Mr. Doxsee's psychiatrist, testified. Mr. Doxsee is seen monthly by the outpatient team and every few months by Dr. Ismail.
Dr. Ismail endorsed the hospital report, which sets out that, all in all, it has been a relatively good year. Breakthrough psychotic symptoms continue to arise, including thought blocking and flight of ideas. There were instances earlier in the year involving conflicts with a female co-resident who was intrusive. Mr. Doxsee expressed negative views about how he might rectify the situation. The group home has taken steps to ensure that the two residents' interactions are minimized.
Dr. Ismail pointed to three admissions over the last number of years, referred to at pages 76, 81 and 91 of Exhibit 1. Mr. Doxsee presented to the Royal Victoria Hospital twice this past year. Those admissions were successfully managed by Royal Victoria.
Dr. Ismail indicated that Mr. Doxsee is open and shares his symptoms with the forensic team.
Mr. Doxsee does not appreciate the nature of his mental disorder and the link between the disorder and the safety of the public.
Dr. Ismail noted that Mr. Doxsee's actions are affected by impulsivity. Mr. Doxsee also becomes depressed from time to time, which may explain the calls to the Royal Victoria Hospital.
Mr. Doxsee receives lots of support from the group home. Mr. Doxsee has worked for Habitat for Humanity earlier this past year and continues to be interested in finding more work.
This past year, Mr. Doxsee quit smoking, which is quite an achievement. The forensic program counsels Mr. Doxsee not to consume energy drinks, which he favors.
While the dynamic with his family had some challenges in past, the challenges have abated and Mr. Doxsee benefits from home visits every weekend that extend from Friday night to Sunday night and includes holidays.
Mr. Doxsee receives assistance through the ReCharge Program, which ensures that he attends an attraction once a week.
The hospital was of the view that the risk could be managed on a Conditional Discharge. Mr. Doxsee's history is that he has initiated readmission to hospital when he felt he needed it in past.
In final submissions, all parties reiterated that it was a joint submission.
Analysis
- Significant risk was conceded. The hospital report summarizes this risk at p.119:
“In summary, while Mr. Doxsee has demonstrated notable clinical stability and improved treatment engagement over the review period, he continues to present a significant but manageable risk to public safety. His risk is driven by persistent mental disorder symptoms, limited insight into aggravating factors, impulsivity, and reduced coping capacity under stress. However, the absence of serious violence, improved behavioral containment, sustained compliance, and strong community and familial supports indicate that his risk can be safely managed in the community under a conditional discharge.”
The Board adopts this analysis and finds that significant risk is present, albeit manageable under a Conditional Discharge.
The Board was presented with a joint submission regarding a Conditional Discharge. The view was that the risk could be managed on a Conditional Discharge. Mr. Doxsee has lived at the same group home for four and a half years. The past year was a relatively good one. The suggested conditions, including continuing to reside at the group home, are carefully crafted and represent the least onerous and least restrictive order that balances the safety of the public and the rehabilitative needs of the patient. We wish Mr. Doxsee well in the upcoming year.
DATED this 5th day of February 2026, at the City of Toronto, in the Toronto Region.
Mr. M. Segal
Legal Member
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