Regina Police have released information about a man considered at high risk to reoffend. They say Paul Thorn, age 43, will live in the Heritage neighbourhood of Regina in a home that provides supervision and monitoring of his activities.

He is described as 5’9″ tall weighing about 170 pounds, medium build with brown eyes and black hair. Jason Paul Thorn’s criminal past includes sexual offences and a history of reoffending and poses a high risk for acts of sexual offending against female children. He is on statutory release starting today and the prospects for reducing his risk through treatment is poor.

Thorn must abide by the following special conditions:

Follow a treatment plan/program to be arranged by his parole supervisor in the areas of sexual deviancy and substance abuse;

Not to be in the presence of any children under the age of 18 unless he is accompanied by a responsible adult who knows his criminal history and has previously been approved in writing, by the parole supervisor;

Abstain from the use of all intoxicants;

Follow psychiatric counselling and medication regime as directed by a clinician;

Not to consume, purchase or possess drugs other than prescribed medication taken as prescribed and over the counter drugs taken as recommended by the manufacturer;

Not to be in, near, or around places where children under the age of 18 are likely to congregate such as elementary and secondary schools, parks, swimming pools and recreational centres unless accompanied by an adult previously approved in writing by his parole supervisor;

Not to purchase, acquire, possess or access pornography or sexually explicit material in any form or type of media;

Immediately report all intimate sexual and nonsexual relationships and friendships or changes in relationships to his parole supervisor;

Reside at a Community Correctional Centre or a Community Residential Facility or other residential facility (such as private home placement) approved by the Correctional Service of Canada;

Not to associate with any person known to be, or have reason to believe to be, involved in criminal activity or substance use;

Not to consume, purchase or possess alcohol; and

Follow psychological counselling to be arranged by his parole supervisor.