A repeat convicted sex offender was released from prison and expected to live in Winnipeg, according to the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)..On Tuesday, Winston George Thomas, 46, was released from Headingly Correctional Centre..Thomas has a lengthy history of violence against women and girls..He violated his probation order and served a 13-month sentence for six counts of failing to comply..The WPS said Thomas is at “high risk” for reoffending “in a sexual and/or sexually violent manner against all females, both adults and children.”.Not only does Thomas have a long record of repeat sexual violence offences, he has a long history of breaching probation orders and recognizances. .The WPS has repeatedly warned the public about Thomas in the last few years..Thomas’ criminal history started in 2003 when he broke into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her..He was out of jail three years later and reoffended by sexually assaulting another woman..After serving his second sentence, when he was released he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in 2008..Additionally, Thomas has been convicted of assault, aggravated assault, and assault against a peace officer..According to the WPS, Thomas has to live under certain conditions until August, 2025, and has a lifetime weapons ban..Thomas entered a sex offender treatment program while in prison.
