THUNDER BAY — Police are warning the public that a man considered to be a high-risk sex offender is now residing in Thunder Bay.
The Thunder Bay Police Service issued a community safety advisory on Thursday over the release from prison of Dwayne Jeremiah, 46.
Jeremiah recently finished serving time for sexual assault and assault–intentional use of force, and was previously convicted of other sexual offences, assault with a weapon, and multiple assault and failures to comply offenses, police said.
Jeremiah has indicated that upon release, he intends to reside in the Donald Street area.
He is described as a 46-year-old Indigenous male standing 5-3 and 148 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, glasses, and tattoos of wings on his right and left forearms, and one that reads “Maria” in a banner below a rose on his left forearm.
The police service said the decision to issue the community safety advisory came after careful review of the public safety implications of Jeremiah’s release.
“This information is being issued to the public as a precautionary measure,” the force stated. “Members of the public are reminded that although Dwayne Jeremiah does present a safety risk, his rights are guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As such, the Thunder Bay Police Service will act to protect these rights if they are infringed.”
