Calgary police have charged a notorious con with sex assault — just eight days after he was released from jail on similar convictions..Paul Algino Barrett, 23, was the subject of a high risk offender warning by the Calgary Police Service on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, after being released after serving a two-year sentence for break and enter with intent.."At approximately 7 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, police were called to investigate a reported break and enter and sexual assault at a residence in the area of Forest Heights," said Staff Sgt. Michelle Doyle.."An unknown man forced entry into a home, sexually assaulted the resident while brandishing a weapon and then fled the residence. The Sexual Assault Investigative Unit was immediately engaged and led the investigation with the support of several areas of the Calgary Police Service and external agencies.".After allegedly breaching his court-ordered curfew, warrants were issued and Barrett was located and arrested on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at approximately 8:45 p.m. and remains in custody. .Barrett was charged with one count of break and enter to commit sexual assault with a weapon, and one count of break and enter to commit theft..He's due in court October 20.."Violent and traumatizing crimes like this one have no place in Calgary communities. Our focus was to work swiftly to identify the person responsible and to ensure the victim was properly supported during this difficult time," said Doyle.
Calgary police have charged a notorious con with sex assault — just eight days after he was released from jail on similar convictions..Paul Algino Barrett, 23, was the subject of a high risk offender warning by the Calgary Police Service on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, after being released after serving a two-year sentence for break and enter with intent.."At approximately 7 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, police were called to investigate a reported break and enter and sexual assault at a residence in the area of Forest Heights," said Staff Sgt. Michelle Doyle.."An unknown man forced entry into a home, sexually assaulted the resident while brandishing a weapon and then fled the residence. The Sexual Assault Investigative Unit was immediately engaged and led the investigation with the support of several areas of the Calgary Police Service and external agencies.".After allegedly breaching his court-ordered curfew, warrants were issued and Barrett was located and arrested on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at approximately 8:45 p.m. and remains in custody. .Barrett was charged with one count of break and enter to commit sexual assault with a weapon, and one count of break and enter to commit theft..He's due in court October 20.."Violent and traumatizing crimes like this one have no place in Calgary communities. Our focus was to work swiftly to identify the person responsible and to ensure the victim was properly supported during this difficult time," said Doyle.
