High-risk sex offender arrested for failing to comply with conditions in Kentville, N.S.

Matthew William Rozins, 43, is pictured in this police handout photo. (Courtesy of Nova Scotia RCMP)

A high-risk sex offender has been arrested in Kentville, N.S., for failing to comply with his conditions.

Kentville Police Service said Matthew William Rozins, 43, was arrested Saturday night.

Rozins is a convicted offender with a criminal history committed over several provinces. He’s been convicted of offences including sexual assault, trespassing at night, indecent acts, assault and criminal harassment.

On Wednesday, it was initially reported Rozins was living in Truro, but on Thursday police shared he was no longer in that area.

On Friday police in Kentville clarified he was now living in their community.

When Rozins was released, he was subject to a number of restrictions, including:

• he is prohibited from being in the presence of anyone under 16
• he must not attend public parks, public swimming areas, daycare or community centres, school grounds, playgrounds, or any location youths are present or likely to be
• he must not seek or obtain employment – paid or volunteer – that would put him in a position of trust or authority over people under 16
• he must not have contact with people under the age of 16 unless approved by the court
• he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition

Rozins remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

With files from CTV Atlantic’s Lauren Roulston and Natalie Lombard

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