Public Notification and Warning / Courtoreille
Chilliwack, BC

The Chilliwack RCMP Community Policing Office believes that compelling circumstances exist requiring the RCMP to warn the public that Brian Patrick COURTOREILLE poses a risk of significant harm to the safety of female youth and adults in the City of Chilliwack.

COURTOREILLE will continue to reside in the City of Chilliwack following his release from a correctional facility on November 21, 2006. He has an extensive record of violent sexual offences that raises concern for public safety.

Brian Patrick COURTOREILLE is an aboriginal male, 165cm (5’5")/ 70kg (154lbs), with long brown hair (pony tail) and brown eyes, and is 46 years old.

COURTOREILLE is a three time federal offender, with convictions for sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, and uttering threats. These offences occurred from 1983 to 1993, with three of them occurring while on bail or parole for similar offences. Three of his victims were females aged 15 to 19. All of his victims were not known to him prior to the attacks. He also has a long history of substance abuse. COURTOREILLE is a violent sexual offender and is considered at high risk to re-offend.

COURTOREILLE must abide by several conditions upon his release from prison. They include but are not limited to:

* No contact directly or indirectly with any female under the age of 18.
* Not to posses any weapons, including knives, except for preparing/eating food.
* Not to possess or consume any illicit drug or alcohol.
* Not to enter any licensed premise where alcohol is the primary commodity for sale.

Anyone witnessing Brian Patrick COURTOREILLE in violation of any of these conditions is asked to contact their local police department or the Chilliwack RCMP at (604)792-4611. The RCMP are notifying the residents of Chilliwack, Agassiz and Hope and citizens of British Columbia, of the relocation of this repeat Sex Offender.