Steven Cabral pleaded guilty on June 15 and will be sentenced in October.
Steven Cabral (Courtesy Edmonton Police Service)
EDMONTON, Alta., — The Edmonton Police Service is appealing for additional potential victims to come forward after a former youth volleyball coach pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, with investigators now believing he may have targeted more children than initially known.
Steven Cabral, 33, was arrested on May 23, 2025, and originally charged with transmitting child sexual abuse and exploitation material, possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material. He pleaded guilty to the possession charge on June 15, and is scheduled for a sentencing hearing in October.
Cabral coached and refereed youth volleyball teams in Edmonton involving players between the ages of 12 and 17. He remains released on conditions, including that he have no contact with anyone 16 years of age or younger.
Police say continued investigation following Cabral’s release from court has uncovered new information suggesting there may be additional complainants who have not yet come forward.
“Following the court’s decision to release the accused after charges were initially laid, police continued their investigation and learned about new information that suggests that there may be additional complainants,” said Sgt. Maciej Rocki with the EPS’ Northwest Patrol.
Investigators believe other potential victims are likely male, given Cabral’s coaching and refereeing roles in youth volleyball.
“We know that conversations with children are hard for family and friends to have when these matters arise, but we want to ensure that we are able to provide support and a safe environment for anyone who may have information to come forward and speak with police,” said Rocki.
How to report information
Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Cabral, or who witnesses him breaching his release conditions, is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250 .
Support services are available for anyone affected by sexual violence through local sexual assault support organizations and through the EPS.
