High-risk sex offender James Conway moves again

High-risk sex offender James William Conway has been moved to a new residence in Mission, B.C. as of Sunday after community members in Abbotsford regularly protested outside his previous residence.

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According to B.C. Corrections, Conway has a criminal history which includes sexual interference, sexual assault, arson damaging property, failure to comply with disposition and breach of recognizance.

Conway has also previously lived in Delta.

He has to abide by 25 court-ordered conditions including not attending any public park, playground, school yard, daycare centre, community centre or public swimming area or any other site which offers activities for persons under the age of 18.

He is also prohibited from wearing any type of official uniform that a firefighter, police officer or security guard may wear.

In its release B.C. Corrections says Conway has, "maintained a versatile pattern of sexual offending against female children in a predatory and opportunistic manner."

Conway remained in his Abbotsford halfway house 24-hours a day over the past year.

His presence was a contentious issue for some people in that city.

Many protested outside of the home, and others threw rocks, flooded the roof and even poured concrete down pipes.

B.C. Corrections did not provide a reason behind the move to Mission, but in November, 2015, the City of Abbotsford sued the halfway house where he was living, alleging the residence was not being properly used for its zoning.

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun told the CBC on Sunday that court proceedings were to begin in September and he was unaware that Conway had moved.

He says residents of his city will be pleased with the move, but "feels" for residents in Mission.