RCMP issue public warning about returning resident

The long running saga of Ronald Lawrence McKay gained another chapter this week, as the man described as a dangerous sex offender once again had his picture posted and details of his potential risk released to the media.

McKay was most recently convicted on charges of drug trafficking in July and spent four months in jail at the Prince George Correctional facility. Upon his release he relocated back to Prince Rupert on October 10.

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Local's might be a little surprised at the rather short period of incarceration provided by the courts on his latest criminal activity, especially when considering his past record. It might be the kind of issue that will come up again in the future, as the new Conservative crime bill works its way through the Parliamentary process.

The Rupert detachment of the RCMP is reminding the public of the numerous court orderd conditions in effect and ask the public to contact them if they should see Mr. Mckay in violation of his terms of release.

The full story was presented in Wednesday's Daily News.

Police issue rare public warning as man returns
The Daily News
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Page one

The RCMP has issued a public interest warning under the Privacy Act of Canada regarding a man who they say is a dangerous sex offender who poses a high risk of serious violence.
In July, 2007, Ronald Lawrence McKay was charged by the Prince Rupert RCMP for Trafficking in Cocaine and received a four-month jail sentence.

He was released from Prince George Regional Correctional Facility on Oct. 10, and is now residing in Prince Rupert once more.

In January 2000, McKay was convicted of three charges, including Assault, Assault with a Weapon, and Sexual Assault with a Weapon. After serving a seven-year sentence, he was released from custody in January 2007 and moved to Prince Rupert.

Ronald McKay is classified by police as Highly Dangerous to the Public, because the authorities believe there is a high risk that he will re-offend violently against a female, possibly in the form of a sexual assault.

McKay has an extensive criminal history that includes violent sexual offences as well as weapons-related offences.

He is the subject of many court-ordered conditions, and the Prince Rupert RCMP asks the public to note any suspicious behavior on McKay's behalf, including but not limited to a breach of the following conditions (people are asked to call the detachment to report breaches):

To keep the peace and be of good behavior.

Not to possess, carry, or own any weapons including knives except for carving and for the immediate preparation and consumption of food.

Not to consume or possess any alcohol or controlled substances.

Not to attend any licenced premises or establishment where alcohol is the primary commodity for sale.

Not to be outside his residence between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

To immediately inform a Probation Officer of a relationship with any intimate partner and to consent to that partner being informed of his Criminal Record in the presence of a Probation Officer.

Not to possess any needles or syringes.

Must reside in a place approved by a Probation Officer and must not change that address without prior written approval of a Probation Officer.

Not leave B.C. without approval of a Probation Officer.

Any additional questions can be directed to Cpl. Mike Traas of the Prince Rupert RCMP at 627-0768, or 622-8952.