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Update: Saskatoon police make arrest in Megan Gallagher death, seek others

Three more people are wanted under the Criminal Code charge of Indignity to Human Remains. 

SASKATOON — Update: 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.

Original release: Saskatoon Police Service says investigators from their 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.

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

Wanted are:

  • John Wayne Sanderson, 44, of the James Smith First Nation;
  • Roderick William Sutherland , 44, address unknown;
  • Jessica Sutherland, 42, address unknown.

All three are wanted under Section 182(b) CCC – Indignity to Human Remains. 

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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