ONE ARROW FIRST NATION, Sask. – Update: Bruce Matchap was arrested by Prince Albert Police Service on Sept. 18 and Shakobey Sanderson was arrested by Wakaw/Rosthern RCMP on Sept. 20. Matchap and Sanderson were both remanded for court in Melfort on Sept. 21.
Original story: Two men are wanted by Wakaw RCMP following a firearms incident on One Arrow First Nation.
Wakaw RCMP are asking the public for help in locating two wanted men.
On Sept. 16 at around 2:50 p.m., Wakaw RCMP received multiple reports related to two armed males on One Arrow First Nation.
Wakaw RCMP responded and One Arrow First Nation enacted a community lock down.
The investigation determined an altercation occurred between two males. Both males were in possession of a firearm. Following the altercation, both males fled from the area on foot. The firearms were not discharged, and no injuries have been reported to police in relation to this incident.
Wakaw RCMP searched the area for the male suspects with the assistance of a remotely piloted aircraft system. At this time, the males have not been located.
As a result of investigation, 18-year-old Shakobey Sanderson and 23-year-old Bruce Matchap, both from One Arrow First Nation, are each charged with:
- one count, pointing a firearm; and
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Bruce Matchap is additionally charged with three counts, fail to comply with release order condition.
Warrants have been issued for Shakobey Sanderson and Bruce Matchap’s arrests. Wakaw RCMP continue work to locate them and ask the public to report sightings and information on their whereabouts.
Shakobey Sanderson is described as:
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 165 lbs
- Eye colour: brown
- Hair colour/style: black
Police do not have a recent photo of Shakobey Sanderson that they are able to share.
Bruce Matchap is described as:
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Eye colour: brown
- Hair colour/style: black
- Other descriptors: multiple tattoos on his face
Bruce commonly goes by the name “BJ”.
A photo of Bruce Matchap is shown.
Wakaw RCMP continue to investigate.
If you see Shakobey Sanderson or Bruce Matchap, do not approach them. Report any information about their whereabouts, or about this investigation, to Wakaw 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.
If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, police will notify the public.
