Edmonton police warn of violent sexual offender released into community
Jamie Edward Meads, convicted of assault, choking and intimate partner violence against eight known victims over 20 years, is now residing in Edmonton under court-imposed conditions.
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Edmonton police have issued a public warning about Jamie Edward Meads, 38, a convicted violent sexual offender now residing in the city. Police assess Meads as presenting a significant risk of harm to the community, particularly to individuals vulnerable to intimate partner violence.
Meads was convicted in June 2025 of assault causing bodily harm, assault by choking, suffocating or strangling, aggravated assault, forcible confinement, intimidation and uttering threats. His convictions stem from a prolonged pattern of violence against an intimate partner spanning several weeks. Police have identified eight known victims across offences including sexual abuse, with an offending period spanning approximately 20 years.
Upon release, Meads faces court-imposed conditions including supervision by the Edmonton Police Service Behavioural Assessment Unit. He is prohibited from entering sexual or intimate relationships without written approval from his supervisor and disclosure of his history. He cannot contact his victims and must live at an approved residence with no unauthorized address changes.
Police encourage organizations serving victims of intimate partner violence and other vulnerable persons to review this information and take appropriate precautions. Anyone with information about Meads' conduct in the community can contact Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567.
The facts
Who is Jamie Edward Meads?
Jamie Edward Meads is a 38-year-old convicted violent sexual offender now residing in Edmonton. He was convicted in June 2025 of assault causing bodily harm, assault by choking, suffocating or strangling, aggravated assault, forcible confinement, intimidation and uttering threats.
How many victims has Meads harmed?
Edmonton police have identified eight known victims across offences including sexual abuse, with Meads' offending period spanning approximately 20 years.
What conditions does Meads face after release?
Meads must be supervised by the Edmonton Police Service Behavioural Assessment Unit, is prohibited from entering sexual or intimate relationships without written approval and disclosure of his history to a supervisor, cannot contact his victims, and must live at an approved residence with no unauthorized address changes.
