News release

Day-long manhunt ends with arrest of wanted man in Taylor

September 12, 2025 - Fort St John, British Columbia
From: Fort St. John RCMP

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File # 2025-123, 5775, 8238

A day-long manhunt for a Fort St John man with warrants resulted in additional charges after an early-afternoon arrest near Peace Island Park in Taylor, BC.

On September 11, 2025, at approximately 9:55 am the Fort St John Street Enforcement Team (SET), Peace-Liard Police Dog Services (PDS), the North District Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Fort St John RCMP Frontline members executed a Feeney Warrant at a residence in Fort St John with the assistance of a Tactical Armoured Vehicle.

The warrant granted entry to the residence in search of 39-year-old Johnathon Michael Peters who was wanted on warrants for Uttering Threats, Mischief Over $5000, Refusal to Provide a Sample, Obstructing a Peace Officer and Breach of Release Order.

Peters was not located at the residence and additional information suggested he may be in Taylor, BC.

Shortly before noon, ERT members attempted a traffic stop with a side-by-side in Taylor which Peters was believed to be driving. The side-by-side fled into the Peace Island Park area and was monitored by a tracking team, drones and Air Services until it became inoperable on an island of the Pine River. At approximately 2:00 pm, Peters was taken into custody by PDS and ERT members.

“This was a dynamic and lengthy incident”, said Staff Sergeant Scott Watson of the Fort St John RCMP, “The outstanding coordination between multiple RCMP units enabled them to safely locate and arrest this individual”.

Peters was held for court and now faces additional charges for Flight from a Peace Officer, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance and Obstructing a Peace Officer.

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