January 22, 2020
La Ronge, Saskatchewan
Escapee
On January 22, 2020, Stanley Mission RCMP received the report of impaired driving.
Officers located the vehicle in a ditch along Highway 915, south of Stanley Mission, SK. The driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, was identified as John Riley Sanderson.
Sanderson was arrested without incident for impaired driving in addition to his outstanding warrants. He is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in La Ronge on January 23, 2020.
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On January 2, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., La Ronge RCMP was informed that John Riley Sanderson, a 32-year-old male, had escaped custody. Sanderson was being escorted from the court house to a transport vehicle when he freed himself from restraints and ran from the officers to an unknown direction.
Sanderson is described as a 5'7" male weighing approximately 170 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. Some of his visible tattoos include the following: "LA" under the left eye, "MARY ROSE" on the left side of his neck, "VERONICA" on the right side of his neck, and tattoos all around both his arms. At the time of escape, Sanderson was wearing Correctional Services clothing consisting of green pants, a grey shirt, and a blue and white plaid patterned jacket with letters "PACC" written clearly across the back.
Police believe Sanderson is still within the La Ronge tri-community.
Sanderson has a previous history of violent offences and should not be approached.
La Ronge RCMP and Prince Albert Police Dog Services continue to be on the lookout for Sanderson.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of John Riley Sanderson is asked to call 911 immediately or their local RCMP police detachment by calling 306-310-RCMP (7267). Information may also be submitted anonymously to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.