Summary
David Cannata was a Mormon bishop in Tucson, Arizona who abused a female child in 2005. The victim was approximately 5 or 6 years old at the time of the crime.
Cannata was a bishop at the time of the crime. He was a stake high council member sometime in the 2010s.
According to a person familiar with the case, Cannata was confronted by the victim when she was older, and Cannata confessed that he had abused the child multiple times. He allegedly confessed to molesting her on multiple occasions and masturbating while doing it.
Cannata turned himself into the police and was excommunicated from the Mormon church for his crime, the source said.
In 2019, Cannata was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.
As of 2025, Cannata is serving time in Arizona Department of Corrections until Feb. 27, 2026.
Facts
Church discipline: Excommunicated, - Criminal: Convicted, Prison,
- Civil: No civil case,
- Church positions: Bishop, Bishopric counselor, Stake high council,
- Church position during crime: Bishop,
- Church position when accused: Unknown position,
- Crime: 2000s, 2005, in Arizona,
- Convicted: 2010s, 2019,
- Victims: 1 victim,
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Born: 1965
- Mission: Unknown country Unknown
- Places: Arizona,
Church discipline: Sources
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1. David Cannata
David Cannata
Physical Facilities Supervisor at State of Arizona D.E.M.A.
Tucson, Arizona, United StatesState of Arizona D.E.M.A.
American Roofing Association
ExperiencePhysical Facilities Supervisor
State of Arizona D.E.M.A.Education
American Roofing Association
Certificate2005 - 2005
California State University-San Marcos
Additional Coursework Business, Management, Marketing, and Production1990 - 1993
San Diego Mesa College
Associate of Science (AS) Business Administration and Management, General1987 - 1990
San Diego Regional Occupational Program
Certificate Building Construction Technology1982 - 1983
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2. Inmate 339980
Inmate 339980
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
CANNATA DAVID M.
Gender Height (inches) Weight Hair Color
Male 5 f 7 175 Brown
Eye Color Ethnic Origin Custody Class Admission
Hazel Caucasian Medium/Lowest 11/12/19Projected Eligible Release Date
Prison Release Date Release Type
02/27/2026 CSBDMost Recent Location As of Date
Complex Unit Last Movement Status
CACF CACF-FLORENCE Active
Inmate Mailing Address
ASP Central Arizona Correctional Facility
PO Box 9600
DAVID M. CANNATA 339980
Florence, AZ 85132
United StatesEarned Credit Release Date is provided for guidance. Confirmation can be sought by contacting ADCRR.
It is important to note that all Release Dates are projected and are subject to change; confirm with ADCRR Time Computation Unit or the Offender Information Unit where the inmate is housed for potential changes
If you are a victim of crime, please call or email the Office of Victim Services for assistance with your victim rights or concerns: 602-542-1853 azvictims@azadc.gov
Details of inmate offenses can be accessed by reviewing the case file at the Office of the Clerk of the Court where the case was adjudicated.
Commitment and Sentence Information 1 records
Commit# Sentence Length Sentence County Court Cause# Offense Date Sentence Date Sentence Status Crime
A01 007 Y/06 M/00 D Pima County 20190842001 09/27/2005 11/01/2019 Imposed MOLESTATION OF CHILD
Disciplinary Infractions 0 record
Disciplinary Appeals 0 record [Info]
Profile Classification 1 records [Info]
Complete Date Classification Type Custody Risk Internal Risk
Active Classification Initial Classification Medium Lowest
Parole Action 0 record
Work Program 9 records
Assigned Date Completed Date Work Assignment
12/29/2024 03/19/2025 Reentry Program (Merging Two Worlds)
04/02/2024 06/25/2024 Cultural Diversity
01/03/2024 05/31/2024 Business Technology
08/29/2023 2 Chaplain Srvc
07/25/2022 1 LDS Service
12/02/2021 01/27/2022 Parenting
05/05/2021 07/29/2021 Domestic Violence
05/11/2020 06/26/2020 MANAGING MONEY
01/28/2020 04/03/2020 Conflict Resolution
Notification Requests, Detainers, and/or Warrants 0 record
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