A Saskatchewan father who went into hiding with his 7-year-old daughter to keep her from getting the COVID-19 vaccine now faces arrest charges and a warrant from the RCMP..“Today, in consultation with Crown prosecutors, the Saskatchewan RCMP charged Michael Gordon Jackson with one count, abduction in contravention of custody or parenting order, contrary to Section 282(1) of the Criminal Code. Additionally, investigators obtained a Canada-wide warrant for Michael Gordon Jackson’s arrest,” said a Friday afternoon press release..“Investigators believe individuals may be aiding or assisting Michael Gordon Jackson in evading police.”.The RCMP asked for public assistance and released pictures of the father and daughter..“Sarah: we want you to know that you are not in any trouble,” said Chief Superintendent Tyler Bates, Officer in Charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP South District. “Your mom misses you very much and we have police officers doing what they can so you can see her again soon.”.“Investigators believe individuals may be aiding or assisting Michael Gordon Jackson in evading police. It is important to remember this activity may result in criminal code charges. Individuals with information related to this are asked to contact police or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers.”.The RCMP described Sarah as “Filipino/Caucasian, 4 feet 2 inches tall, 76 pounds with long, waist-length brown hair that is all one length with no bangs. She has brown/hazel-coloured eyes and last had teal-coloured eyeglasses that she wears most of the time.”.According to the press release, an enforceable court order was issued against Jackson January 5. The release said police had received leads that had proven false and even looked at surveillance video from multiple businesses. The release said no Amber Alert has been issued as the circumstance does not fit the required criteria..“Locating Michael Gordon Jackson and Sarah is a top priority for Saskatchewan RCMP officers,” said Bates..“Our investigators are diligently following up on all tips and reported sightings. Every piece of information received is thoroughly examined and investigated. The charge laid against Michael Gordon Jackson is significant. The seriousness of the charge is reflected in the fact that the Saskatchewan RCMP have laid 34 charges in relation to 21 investigations since 1998. We are committed to locating Michael Gordon Jackson and reuniting Sarah with her mom.”.The press released described Michael Gordon Jackson as “a 52-year-old male, weighing approximately 250 pounds with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He typically wears glasses. He does not have a known vehicle. He resides in the Carievale, Saskatchewan area and may have connections to the communities of Dilke, Oxbow, Alameda, Regina, Saskatchewan and Lamont, Alberta. However, he may be in other communities.”.MICHAEL AND SARAH IN THEIR OWN WORDS.Jackson talked to the Western Standard from a private number on January 8. He said he was staying with “an older couple” but would not clarify if it was in Saskatchewan..“When we took off at the beginning, [my ex-wife, Sarah’s mom] had posted Facebook ads also went out to where a friend of mine lives up into an area and put all sorts of posters…She was wrong. I’d never go to a friend’s house to do something like that. I’d never put them in that kind of jeopardy, right?” Jackson said..“I’ve got to be extremely careful… We don’t even leave the house together. My daughter hasn’t been outside to play or anything. It’s where we are in serious hiding, so we can’t. There’s no chance I can take – none.”.The father recalled how once, during his time in hiding, police had loud sirens on as they drove by..“It just scared the living daylights out of us. Like they just gripped us with fear, right? And she [Sarah] was crying and this and she said to me, ‘I don’t want the vaccine. I don’t want to go home.’”.Lee Harding is a freelance reporter based in Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan father who went into hiding with his 7-year-old daughter to keep her from getting the COVID-19 vaccine now faces arrest charges and a warrant from the RCMP..“Today, in consultation with Crown prosecutors, the Saskatchewan RCMP charged Michael Gordon Jackson with one count, abduction in contravention of custody or parenting order, contrary to Section 282(1) of the Criminal Code. Additionally, investigators obtained a Canada-wide warrant for Michael Gordon Jackson’s arrest,” said a Friday afternoon press release..“Investigators believe individuals may be aiding or assisting Michael Gordon Jackson in evading police.”.The RCMP asked for public assistance and released pictures of the father and daughter..“Sarah: we want you to know that you are not in any trouble,” said Chief Superintendent Tyler Bates, Officer in Charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP South District. “Your mom misses you very much and we have police officers doing what they can so you can see her again soon.”.“Investigators believe individuals may be aiding or assisting Michael Gordon Jackson in evading police. It is important to remember this activity may result in criminal code charges. Individuals with information related to this are asked to contact police or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers.”.The RCMP described Sarah as “Filipino/Caucasian, 4 feet 2 inches tall, 76 pounds with long, waist-length brown hair that is all one length with no bangs. She has brown/hazel-coloured eyes and last had teal-coloured eyeglasses that she wears most of the time.”.According to the press release, an enforceable court order was issued against Jackson January 5. The release said police had received leads that had proven false and even looked at surveillance video from multiple businesses. The release said no Amber Alert has been issued as the circumstance does not fit the required criteria..“Locating Michael Gordon Jackson and Sarah is a top priority for Saskatchewan RCMP officers,” said Bates..“Our investigators are diligently following up on all tips and reported sightings. Every piece of information received is thoroughly examined and investigated. The charge laid against Michael Gordon Jackson is significant. The seriousness of the charge is reflected in the fact that the Saskatchewan RCMP have laid 34 charges in relation to 21 investigations since 1998. We are committed to locating Michael Gordon Jackson and reuniting Sarah with her mom.”.The press released described Michael Gordon Jackson as “a 52-year-old male, weighing approximately 250 pounds with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He typically wears glasses. He does not have a known vehicle. He resides in the Carievale, Saskatchewan area and may have connections to the communities of Dilke, Oxbow, Alameda, Regina, Saskatchewan and Lamont, Alberta. However, he may be in other communities.”.MICHAEL AND SARAH IN THEIR OWN WORDS.Jackson talked to the Western Standard from a private number on January 8. He said he was staying with “an older couple” but would not clarify if it was in Saskatchewan..“When we took off at the beginning, [my ex-wife, Sarah’s mom] had posted Facebook ads also went out to where a friend of mine lives up into an area and put all sorts of posters…She was wrong. I’d never go to a friend’s house to do something like that. I’d never put them in that kind of jeopardy, right?” Jackson said..“I’ve got to be extremely careful… We don’t even leave the house together. My daughter hasn’t been outside to play or anything. It’s where we are in serious hiding, so we can’t. There’s no chance I can take – none.”.The father recalled how once, during his time in hiding, police had loud sirens on as they drove by..“It just scared the living daylights out of us. Like they just gripped us with fear, right? And she [Sarah] was crying and this and she said to me, ‘I don’t want the vaccine. I don’t want to go home.’”.Lee Harding is a freelance reporter based in Saskatchewan
