David Cannata (1965 – ) was a Mormon bishop in Tucson, Arizona in 2005 when he sexually abused a child who was 5 or 6 years old; was a stake high council member sometime in the 2010s; was confronted by the victim and turned himself into the police; convicted in 2019 and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison; was excommunicated from the Mormon church because of the abuse.

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.

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Sources

  1. David Cannata, LinkedIn, April 25, 2025.
  2. Inmate 339980, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry, April 25, 2025.

  • 1. David Cannata

    • 20250425
    • Website
    • LinkedIn

    David Cannata
    Physical Facilities Supervisor at State of Arizona D.E.M.A.
    Tucson, Arizona, United States

    State of Arizona D.E.M.A.
    American Roofing Association
    Experience

    Physical Facilities Supervisor
    State of Arizona D.E.M.A.

    Education

    American Roofing Association
    Certificate

    2005 - 2005
    California State University-San Marcos
    Additional Coursework Business, Management, Marketing, and Production

    1990 - 1993
    San Diego Mesa College
    Associate of Science (AS) Business Administration and Management, General

    1987 - 1990
    San Diego Regional Occupational Program
    Certificate Building Construction Technology

    1982 - 1983

  • 2. Inmate 339980

    • 20250425
    • Registered sex offender record
    • Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry

    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 11/12/19

    Projected Eligible Release Date
    Prison Release Date Release Type
    02/27/2026 CSBD

    Most 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 States

    Earned 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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