ISLAND LAKE FIRST NATION – Loon Lake RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of wanted man Joshua Clarke.
Loon Lake RCMP are working to locate Joshua Clarke, who is wanted on a warrant after allegedly fleeing from police.
On May 21 at approximately 6:15 p.m., Loon Lake RCMP were making patrols on Island Lake First Nation in relation to a report of an erratic driver.
While making patrols, Loon Lake RCMP located an SUV with two occupants inside. Officers believed one of the SUV occupants may be related to a separate ongoing police investigation. Officers activated their police vehicle’s emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop. The SUV did not stop for police; instead, it fled at a high rate of speed.
For safety reasons, officers set up a tire deflation device on Highway 21. The SUV ran it over. The SUV continued to flee before later coming to a stop. The driver of the SUV exited the vehicle and fled into a nearby treed area. A passenger in the SUV, who remained in the vehicle, was arrested but later released from police custody without charges.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Police Dog Services were engaged to assist. A police dog tracked the driver who fled for approximately 11 kilometres. Pierceland RCMP also attended the scene and conducted aerial searches with a remotely piloted aircraft system. At this time, the driver of the SUV has not been located.
As a result of the continued investigation, 31-year-old Joshua Clarke, from Edmonton, Alta., is charged with:
- one count, flight from peace officer;
- one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
- one count, resist/obstruct peace officer; and
- one count, fail to comply with release order condition.
Loon Lake RCMP have issued a warrant for Joshua Clarke’s arrest. Loon Lake RCMP continue work to locate Clarke and ask members of the public to report sightings and information on his whereabouts.
Joshua Clarke is described as:
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Eye colour: green
- Hair colour: brown
- Other descriptors: multiple face tattoos, including teardrops under both his eyes and a tattoo on his forehead
A photo of Joshua Clarke is shown.
If you see Clarke, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about the whereabouts of Clarke to Loon Lake RCMP by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Loon Lake RCMP continue to investigate.
