MIHRSOU says James Sheldon Jasper, 49, is considered high risk to sexually reoffend against children

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU), a joint unit of the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP, has issued a public advisory regarding James Sheldon Jasper, 49, a convicted sex offender police say is high risk to sexually reoffend against children, particularly male children.

Police say the advisory is being issued to help the public take reasonable precautions and to encourage timely reporting of information.

Release date and current sentence

MIHRSOU states Jasper is scheduled to be released from Headingley Correctional Centre on January 10, 2026, after serving a sentence for failing to comply with a condition of a probation order.

Police say Jasper was convicted on December 12, 2024, receiving a sentence of 30 months (less time in custody) and a two-year probation order.

He is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg.

Police-provided description

MIHRSOU describes Jasper as:

• Name: James Sheldon Jasper

• Date of Birth: 1976-08-03

• Height: 5’8” (173 cm)

• Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)

• Hair: Grey

• Eyes: Brown

• Police description: Indigenous

• Distinguishing marks: Scars on neck and forehead

Background outlined by police

In the background information provided, MIHRSOU states Jasper has a lengthy record involving offences and breaches of court orders.

• MIHRSOU says Jasper was convicted on Nov. 25, 2003, of a sexual offence involving a 10-year-old boy, and received 26 months in jail followed by a 10-year Long-Term Supervision Order. Police state he was released from custody on Jan. 23, 2006.

• Police say Jasper has also been convicted multiple times for breaching supervision conditions, including breaches of a Long-Term Supervision Order in 2011 and 2016, and breaches of probation orders in 2018, 2021, and 2023.

• MIHRSOU states Jasper was released on April 3, 2020, after serving a sentence related to breaches that included being near a daycare and possessing a prohibited electronic device.

• Police say he was rearrested in August 2020 and later convicted in June 2021 for possessing an internet-capable device contrary to probation conditions.

• MIHRSOU states that on March 7, 2023, Jasper was convicted of breaching probation conditions for attending a park in August 2022, and received a custodial sentence plus a period of supervised probation.

• On Dec. 12, 2024, MIHRSOU says Jasper was again convicted of breaching probation conditions, related to possessing a cell phone.

MIHRSOU notes Jasper has participated in treatment programming in the past, but states he is still considered high risk to reoffend. The unit also states some victims were “groomed,” describing predatory and premeditated behaviour used to access vulnerable victims.

Conditions expected upon release

MIHRSOU says Jasper will be subject to supervised probation, weapons prohibition orders, and a lifetime prohibition order, with conditions that include (but are not limited to):

• Not attending parks, public swimming areas, daycare centres, school grounds, playgrounds, or community centres where youth may be present or expected

• Not working or volunteering in any role that involves trust or authority over anyone under 18

• No contact with anyone under 18, unless supervised by a person the court considers appropriate

• No possession of weapons

• No possession of a cell phone

• No photographing children, and no accessing/possessing/distributing images or material involving children

• No accessing/possessing/distributing pornographic material in any form

• No owning/possessing/using internet-capable devices, including computers or similar systems

• A curfew of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., except for verifiable medical emergencies

• Requirement to notify a probation officer about personal relationships

Public urged to report information, not intervene

MIHRSOU emphasizes the advisory is intended to support public safety planning and states vigilante activity or harassment will not be tolerated.

Anyone with information about Jasper is asked to contact:

• MIHRSOU: (431) 489-8056

• Winnipeg Police Service: (204) 986-6222

• Local RCMP detachment

• Manitoba Crime Stoppers: (204) 786-8477 or 1-800-222-8477

Police Summary: Manitoba police issue high-risk offender advisory ahead of Winnipeg release Jan. 10, 2026.