Repeat Alberta sex offender who targets teen girls guilty again, could be sent to jail forever

A southern Alberta man has once again been found guilty of sexually abusing teenage girls and the prosecution plans to seek a dangerous offender designation, meaning he could be jailed indefinitely.

Coaldale resident Trevor Pritchard, 35, was found guilty of sexual assault, luring and possession of child pornography on Wednesday afternoon.

Pritchard's victims were two girls who were 14-years-old at the time of the offences.

In delivering her decision on Wednesday, Justice Johnna Kubik said she did not believe Pritchard's testimony, during which he said he had never met or communicated with the victims.

Following the conviction, prosecutor Donna Spaner advised the judge that she would be seeking an assessment of the offender ahead of a dangerous offender application.

If he is deemed a dangerous offender, Pritchard could face an indeterminate prison sentence.

Pritchard has a 14-year history of sexually assaulting underage girls. Five years ago, police warned the public the registered sex offender was likely to reoffend, targeting girls under the age of 16.

During the trial, the judge heard evidence that Pritchard used Facebook to engage in sexual communication with teen girls.

In November 2013, Lethbridge Police issued a public warning when Pritchard was released from prison after serving his 44-month sentence for sexually assaulting two 13-year-old girls.

Police said at the time he was at high risk to reoffend against girls under 16, and that he posed a significant risk of harm to the community.

In April, Pritchard pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and luring a 15-year-old girl he had met on Facebook.

Pritchard will be back in court in February.