Posted on Sunday July 27, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have located a 32-year-old man who failed to appear for a sentencing hearing after being convicted of multiple sexual assaults.
On April 9, 2025, Ryan VANDENAKKER, was convicted of three counts of Sexual Assault involving separate victims. The offences occurred between 2018 and 2021. He was released on bail pending sentencing, under strict conditions, including residing with his surety and remaining within his residence.
On July 24, 2025, VANDENAKKER was reported missing. That day, he failed to appear at the Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket for his sentencing. Despite his absence, he was sentenced to seven years in prison.
The Court issued a Warrant of Committal for his arrest. On July 27, 2025, VANDENAKKER was located in the Town of Orangeville and charged.
Charged: - Ryan J Laurence VANDENAKKER, 32, of Town of Newmarket
| Charges: - Fail to Appear
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
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Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
25-247156 / 248947 / 244995
July 27, 2025
