Dangerous offender with sex crimes record living in Halifax: police

HALIFAX – Police are warning the public about a high-risk offender who has recently moved to the Halifax area.

Roger Ernest Joseph Roberge, 62, was released from a federal prison earlier this year after serving a 12-year sentence for forcible confinement and sexual assault. Police say he has recently relocated from New Brunswick to Halifax, and has been assessed as a high risk to re-offend, both for sexual and non-sexual violence.

Roberge also has prior convictions for other violent crimes dating back to 1969. He is described as a white man, 6’1”, 241 lbs., with brown hair, brown eyes and visible tattoos on his face and neck.

Police say any form of vigilante activity or other retribution will not be tolerated.