Convicted sex offender with history of violence against women, girls released from prison

A convicted sex offender with a lengthy history of violence against women and girls was released from prison on Saturday.

Winston George Thomas, 45, is expected to live in Winnipeg after being released from Brandon Correctional Centre.

Thomas was serving a sentence for assault by choke, suffocate or strangle involving an adult woman.

The Winnipeg Police Service says he is at high risk to re-offend “in a sexual and/or sexually violent manner against all females, both adults and children.”

WPS says Thomas also has a history of breaching probation orders and recognizances.

“This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves,” Winnipeg police said in a statement. “Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Winston George Thomas will not be tolerated.”

Community notification for convicted sex offender Winston George Thomas. (Credit: Winnipeg Police Service/handout)

History of sexual assaults

Police have issued multiple warnings about Thomas in recent years.

In 2003, Thomas broke into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her. He was convicted and sentenced.

Three years later, he was again convicted of sexual assault involving a woman.

The 45-year-old was convicted for sexual assault in 2008 against a 13-year-old girl.

He has also been convicted of aggravated assault, assault, and assault against a peace officer.

Winnipeg police say Thomas is subject to certain conditions until June 17, 2024. He must:

  • Reside at an approved residence, abide by a curfew of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and comply with curfew checks
  • Not consume, purchase, or possess alcohol or drugs
  • Participate in counselling as directed and supervised by his probation officer
  • Prohibited from attending 287 Broadway

He is also subject to a lifetime weapons prohibition order.

Police say Thomas participated in sex offender treatment programming while at Brandon Correctional Centre.

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