UPDATE: Second Charged / Two Still Wanted By Police - Megan Gallagher Investigation


September 23, 2022 10:34 AM

Robert "Bobby" James Thomas, 27 years of age, is expected to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.  

 


September 20, 2022 2:01 PM

The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section has arrested a man and charged him with the first degree murder of Megan Gallagher

On September 20th, 2022, SPS investigators, with assistance from British Columbia RCMP (E Division), arrested the 27-year-old man at a residence in Prince George, B.C.  He is being transported back to Saskatoon where he will appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court later this week.

This is the fifth arrest made by the SPS in connection to the homicide of Megan Gallagher. Further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

At this time Megan has not been located and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward, with any tips they may have. Contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(Court Information Number: 991208341)

 


July 27, 2022 2:46 PM

Another arrest has been made in connection with the death of Megan Gallagher.

On July 27th, 2022, John Wayne Sanderson, age 44 (DOB 1978/03/12), was taken into custody by members of the Melfort RCMP, at James Smith First Nation. Sanderson was one of three people wanted by police in connection to the investigation. In total four people have been charged and arrested. Sanderson is charged under Section 182 (b) of the Criminal Code – Indignity to Human Remains and also has unrelated warrants with the RCMP. He is expected to appear via video, in Melfort Provincial Court, on July 28th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

The Saskatoon Police Service wants to thank the community for tips received so far during the investigation. Anyone with additional, relevant information is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.


June 5, 2022 11:28 AM

The second of three persons wanted in connection with the death of Megan Gallagher was arrested by the RCMP on June 4, 2022.

Jessica Sutherland, age 42, was taken into custody by members of the RCMP in the area of Onion Lake following a tip from the public. She is charged under Section 182 (b) of the Criminal Code – Indignity to Human Remains and is expected to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on June 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m..

(Court Information Number: 991198346)

Police continue to seek information regarding the whereabouts of one other person wanted in connection to the case.

John Wayne Sanderson – DOB 1978/03/12, age 44, of the James Smith First Nation.

Sanderson is wanted under Section 182 (b) of the Criminal Code – Indignity to Human Remains.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of John Wayne Sanderson or with information believed to be relevant to the investigation is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

One of three persons wanted in connection with the death of Megan Gallagher was arrested by the RCMP overnight.

Roderick William Sutherland, age 44, was taken into custody by members of the RCMP in the area of Prince Albert following a tip from the public. He is charged under Section 182 (b) of the Criminal Code – Indignity to Human Remains and is expected to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on June 3, 2022 at 9:00 a.m..

(Court Information Number: 991198338)

Police continue to seek information regarding the whereabouts of two other persons wanted in connection to the case.

John Wayne Sanderson – DOB 1978/03/12, age 44, of the James Smith First Nation

Jessica Sutherland – DOB 1979/10/24, age 42, of unknown address

Both are wanted under Section 182 (b) of the Criminal Code – Indignity to Human Remains. Their photos have been reattached for distribution and appear in the following order from left to right; Sanderson J, Sutherland J.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the two wanted persons or with information believed to be relevant to the investigation is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.


June 1, 2022 4:10 PM

Investigators from the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crimes Section have arrested and charged a 41-year-old man in connection with the death of Megan Gallagher.  Gallagher was last seen in Saskatoon in September of 2020.  In January of 2021 the SPS announced it was treating the disappearance of Gallagher as a homicide investigation.

The 41-year-old Saskatoon man will be charged under Section 182 (b) of the Criminal Code – Indignity to Human Remains.  He is expected to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on June 2, 2022.  Court information # 991198288.

Police have also issued arrest warrants for three other people connected to the case.

Wanted are:

John Wayne Sanderson –   DOB 1978/03/12, age 44 of the James Smith First Nation

Roderick William Sutherland – DOB 1978-02-07, age 44 yrs. – Address Unknown

Jessica Sutherland – DOB  1979-10-24, age 45 years – Address Unknown

All three are wanted under Section 182(b) CCC – Indignity to Human Remains.  Their images have been attached for distribution.  Their photos appear in the following order from left to right; Sanderson, Sutherland J., Sutherland R. 

Major Crime investigators continue to seek information in regard to this case. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of these three persons, or anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Saskatoon CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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