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 Jason Mark BARD, 35 years of age, a convicted offender considered high risk to re-offend in a sexually violent manner against adult females.
On May 1, 2026, BARD was released from Headingley Correctional Centre in Manitoba after serving his sentence of 284 days (includes 81 days pre-sentence custody) for a conviction of Breach of Recognizance.
BARD is expected to reside in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
BARD has a history of sexual and violent offending. Although he has completed some sexual offender treatment in the past, he remains high risk to re-offend in a sexually violent manner against all adult females.
Name: Jason Mark BARD
DOB:1990-05-08
Height: 160 cm (5’3”)
Weight: 90.7 kg (200 lbs)
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Race: Metis
Tattoos:
- Left Upper Arm – Tribal; Backward “P” and “D”
- Left Arm - Artwork
- Right Hand – “KRUNK”
- Right Arm - Artwork
- Left Upper Arm – Devil
- Right Calf – Cross “REST IN PEACE”/”EDWARD BONE”
If you have information about BARD, please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit 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. For media inquiries, please contact the Winnipeg Police Service Public Information Officer at (204) 986-3061.
Background information:
Jason Mark BARD is a 35-year-old male with a lengthy criminal record including convictions for Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Forcible Confinement, Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke, Suffocate or Strangle Another Person, Aggravated Assault (2 counts), Uttering Threats (2 counts), Assault Peace Officer, Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon, Assault Causing Bodily Harm (2 counts), and numerous breaches of probation and Fail to Comply with Recognizance and Undertaking.
BARD is being released after serving a portion of his sentence of 284 days in relation to a conviction for Breach of 810.2 Recognizance Order.
In 2024, BARD received a sentence of 135 days for Assault Peace Officer. At Stony Mountain Institution, BARD assaulted a corrections officer by spitting in his face.
In 2021, BARD received a sentence of 4 years in relation to a conviction for Aggravated Assault in which BARD and an inmate at Stony Mountain Institution attacked another inmate with a weapon, repeatedly stabbed the inmate which resulted in a collapsed lung and other injuries. The attack was stopped by corrections officers.
In 2015, BARD received a total sentence of 5 years for Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Forcible Confinement, Uttering Threats, Overcome Resistance by Choke, Suffocate or Strangle Another Person and Theft Under $5000 convictions. He attacked an adult female, and violently sexually assaulted her while uttering threats and choking her. The incident was stopped by two strangers who came upon the scene and assisted the victim.
Upon release, BARD will be subject to a Recognizance Order including the following conditions:
- Reside at approved address
- Report to Probation Services
- Abstain from consumption or possession of alcohol, other intoxicants and illegal drugs
- Abide by curfew from 10 pm to 7 am
- No contact or communication with previous victims or their immediate family
BARD is also subject to a lifetime Weapons Prohibition.
BARD is considered high risk to re-offend in a sexually violent manner against adult females.
BARD is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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 BARD will not be tolerated.
If you have any information about BARD, please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit 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. For media inquiries, please contact the Winnipeg Police Service Public Information Officer at (204) 986-3061.