Sex Offender
Notification

 

Date of Notification – August 31, 2024

Name: Leslie Wayne Oliver MERCREDI

Convicted of: failing to comply with the conditions of his Recognizance Order

Nature of Risk: all children, particularly females

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ENABLE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO TAKE SUITABLE MEASURES TO PROTECT THEMSELVES. ANY FORM OF VIGILANTE ACTIVITY OR OTHER UNREASONABLE CONDUCT DIRECTED AT MR. MERCREDI WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

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The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) is a joint forces unit of the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP. MIHRSOU today provides information regarding LESLIE WAYNE OLIVER MERCREDI (also known as Leslie Wayne Brightnose, Leslie Mecredi), 33 years of age, a convicted sex offender who is considered high risk to re offend in a sexual manner against all children, particularly females.

MERCREDI was released from the Headingley Correctional Centre, Manitoba, on August 31, 2024, after serving a sentence for failing to comply with the conditions of his Recognizance Order. He was convicted of this offence on March 27, 2024, and received a sentence of 236 days, including credit for 84 days of pre-sentence custody, and a 2-year supervised probation order.

MERCREDI is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Leslie Wayne Oliver MERCREDI was born May 14, 1991, and is 5’10” tall (178 cm), weighs 136 lbs. (62 kg), has black hair, brown eyes, and is Indigenous, with tattoos (a Bear claw on left upper arm, “1501” on left hand, skull on chest, cross on upper back.

MERCREDI has a history of violent and sexual offences and although he participated in some treatment programming in the past, MERCREDI is still considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner. All children are at risk, particularly females.

This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves. Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Mr. MERCREDI will not be tolerated.

If you have information about MERCREDI please contact the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) at (431) 489-8056. You may also contact the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

Background information:

Leslie Wayne Oliver MERCREDI (also known as Leslie Wayne Brightnose, Leslie Mecredi) is a 33-year-old male with a lengthy criminal record including convictions for sexual assault, sexual interference, assault, possess weapon dangerous to the public peace, and numerous breaches of probation and recognizance orders.

MERCREDI’s most recent convictions for failing to comply with the conditions of his recognizance order resulted in a total sentence of 236 days (includes credit of 84 days pre-sentence custody) and a 2-year supervised probation order.

MERCREDI’s previous conviction for sexual interference, possess weapon for dangerous purpose, and breach probation resulted in a total sentence of three years and six months (in addition to 779 days pre-trial sentence custody).

MERCREDI commits sexual offences by threatening victims or plying them with drugs or other inducements. He has also breached probation orders by being alone with children under 16 years of age.

MERCREDI is subject to a lifetime prohibition order which prohibits him from:

  • Attending a public park or public swimming area where persons under 16 years of age are present, or a daycare, school ground, playground or community centre;
  • Seeking, obtaining, or continuing any employment, or being a volunteer, that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards persons under 16 years of age; and
  • Having contact with any person under 16 years of age unless done so with written authorization to do so from his Probation officer.
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MERCREDI is also subject to a recognizance order until November 16, 2024, and a probation order until December 22, 2025, conditions include:

  • No contact/communication or be in the presence of any person under 16 years of age;
  • Comply with daily curfew between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am;
  • Reside as directed by his Probation officer;
  • Comply with counselling, treatment as directed by his Probation officer; and
  • Not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs.

MERCREDI is subject to a lifetime weapons prohibition order.

While incarcerated, MERCREDI participated in some sex offender programming but is still considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner against all children, particularly females.

MERCREDI is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.