**Warning: This story has details of violence** Kelly MacKenzie Ovayuak is facing several charges related to an alleged kidnapping in Inuvik. In a news release, Inuvik RCMP says officers responded to a call of a woman being abducted in the early morning on Saturday, April 2. “The woman was reported…
On Monday afternoon, Yellowknife RCMP arrested a passenger that on an outbound flight that was “unruly” and “verbally aggressive”, according to a news release. The flight had taken off but “was required to return to Yellowknife.” A 36-year-old man is now facing multiple charges; police have not released the identity…
Hay River RCMP has released photos of two people police believe “may have knowledge of recent thefts of NWT license plates.” Police said last week there have been several cases of stolen license plates in the community. Residents that want to share information on the incident can contact Hay River…
Police have formally charged a 17-year-old following two break and enters, and a shooting that happened on Mar. 4 in Fort Smith. The youth is facing two charges of break and enter at the Department of Lands office, and at a residence. He’s also facing a charge of careless use…
The 17-year-old suspect wanted by police has been arrested “without incident”, according to Fort Smith RCMP. The suspect was wanted for two warrants: one is for assault with a weapon, and the other is for failure to comply with probation orders. Police say the individual is also a suspect in…
Fort Smith RCMP has removed the shelter-in-place recommendation, but is still looking for the suspect in a shooting that happened Friday, Mar. 4. For now, police are asking residents to “be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.” Despite the removal of the recommendation, the Town of Fort Smith says all…
One person is confirmed dead in Fort Smith, and local police are asking residents to stay in place. “Fort Smith RCMP responded to a number of firearms related complaints in the community of Fort Smith,” reads a news release. Police have also identified a vehicle they believe a suspect is…
Andrew Lafferty, 42, is facing charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, following an incident near Dettah, according to RCMP. Police say they received a call about a “serious assault” that happened at a residence on the Dettah access road on Wednesday, Mar. 2. “Yellowknife RCMP attended and…
One person sustained “serious injuries” but is in stable condition after a crash in Hay River over the weekend. Police say the crash happened about noon on Feb. 19, when a Ford F150 truck “doing a high rate of speed” hit a smaller Ford Ranger from behind that had just…
Police have arrested two youths in relation to two break and enters at the Hungry Wolf restaurant in downtown Yellowknife. RCMP first reported a break-in at the establishment on Feb. 15. There was a second complaint of a break-in in the early morning of Feb. 16. In both incidents, the…