The BC Ministry of Justice has a warning for the general public in advance of the release of Jason Beaudry.

Photo: Contributed - Ministry of Justice

According to the ministry, Beaudry, 37, is a high risk violent sexual offender.

He is currently in Kamloops and plans to reside in the City of Cranbrook.

Beaudry has a lengthy and varied criminal history of offending in an opportunistic manner against males, females, strangers and acquaintances that include violent and sexual offences and weapon use.

He was earlier released in 2012 and arrested again in 2013 for assault and breach. He was again released in March of this year and stated at the time he planned to live in Creston.

Beaudry is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He is Aboriginal with black hair and hazel eyes.

The ministry says Beaudry is subject to close monitoring and 13 court-ordered conditions, including:

• You shall not possess, own or carry any weapons
• You shall not attend at any establishment where the primary commodity for sale is alcohol
• You shall abstain completely from possession, purchase or consumption of any alcohol or drugs
• You shall not be outside your residence between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.