News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, August 16, 2013     COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION   The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) is a joint forces unit of the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP.  Winston George THOMAS, 36 years old, will be released from Headingley Correctional Centre on August 18, 2013.  THOMAS is considered a high risk sex offender.   In the early morning hours of March 14, 2013, THOMAS was arrested and charged by the Winnipeg Police Service for Breach of Probation.    THOMAS has previous convictions for two counts of Sexual Assault, two counts of Assault, Aggravated Assault as well as many other criminal offences. Although THOMAS participated in some sex offender treatment programs while in prison, he is still considered a high risk to re-offend.   Females of all ages are at risk of sexual violence.       Community Notification This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves.  Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Mr. THOMAS will not be tolerated.               Name:    Winston George THOMAS   DOB:      1977-04-10   Height:    175 cm (5'9")   Weight:  109 kg (240lbs)   Hair:   Black   Eyes:    Brown   Race:    Aboriginal   Distinguishing marks: None   If you have any information regarding THOMAS, please contact: MIHRSOU at (204) 984-1888, the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.   Background information:   Winston George THOMAS is a 36 year-old male with a criminal record for sexual offences, Aggravated Assault, Assault as well as numerous other criminal offences including Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence and Breach of Probation and Recognizance.   On March 15, 2007, THOMAS and two other males met up with a 13 year old female at a shopping centre in Winnipeg.  They took her to a residence where liquor and marijuana were consumed.  The young female was prevented from leaving.  THOMAS engaged in a sexual act with her.  THOMAS was arrested a short time later and was remanded in custody.  On March 26, 2008 he was sentenced to two years less a day for Sexual Assault to be followed by three years probation.  This sentence was in addition to the one year he had spent in custody prior to being sentenced.   Following his release from prison on the above sentence, THOMAS breached his probation and was sentenced to a further term in jail.  That sentence expired on August 1, 2010 and THOMAS was released.  THOMAS re-offended on September 1, 2010 by committing Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence and Breach of Recognizance. He received an 18 month sentence in addition to two years supervised probation. THOMAS was released from Headingley Correctional Centre on February 8, 2012.  THOMAS was arrested and charged this same date for breaching his Probation Order (Abstain from Intoxicants).  On April 18, 2012 THOMAS was sentenced to 5 months in custody.  He was given credit for 2 months and 10 days pre-sentence custody.  He was released from Headingley Correctional Centre on July 9, 2012.  On August 1, 2012 THOMAS was charged and ultimately convicted of Breach of Probation.  He was released from custody on February 24, 2013.  On March 13, 2013 THOMAS was arrested and charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order.  He was held in custody and sentenced on May 27, 2013.  He was given credit  for 2 ½ months pre-sentence custody plus an additional 4 months in custody followed by an 18 month Probation Order.    While in custody, THOMAS did participate in some sex offender treatment programs.  However, he is still considered a high risk to re-offend.  Females of all ages are at risk of sexual violence.   Upon release, THOMAS will be subject to probation supervision until December 16, 2015 which includes the following conditions: Participate and complete any assessments and/or treatment programs recommended by his probation officer; Do not possess or consume alcohol, illegal drugs or any intoxicating substance; Abide by a curfew from 11 pm until 7 am daily unless an exception is provided in writing by his probation officer; and Do not possess any weapons of any kind. This information is also displayed on the Manitoba Justice Sex Offender Website: www.gov.mb.ca/justice/notification.   The Public is encouraged to visit the following informational website: www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/sexual_assault_prev.stm   This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves.  Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Winston George THOMAS will not be tolerated.   If you have any information regarding THOMAS, please contact Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. 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