A male prisoner of the Lynn Lake RCMP recently escaped custody while being escorted from the local detachment to a police vehicle. Police warn the public not to approach the suspect if spotted as he is considered dangerous.
On August 7, 2021, at 12:30pm, Lynn Lake RCMP officers were preparing to escort 46-year-old Daryle (Deryle) Richard Johnson from the Lynn Lake Detachment to the Leaf Rapids Detachment, when he escaped lawful custody prior to being secured into the police vehicle.
Police say that Johnson, who was in handcuffs as he was led out of the detachment, ran off on foot into a wooded area. He was pursued by officers who eventually lost sight of him.
Daryle Johnson is described as 5’9″ tall, weighs 180lbs, has short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black sweat pants and a burgundy sweater.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Daryle Johnson is asked to contact the Lynn Lake RCMP at 204-356-2494 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Update
At 10pm on August 9, 2021, Lynn Lake RCMP were contacted and advised that 46-year-old Daryle Johnson wished to turn himself in to police. Officers attended to the local church in the community where he was arrested without incident. Johnson was still in handcuffs at the time.
