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Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Kele Antoine and several Fort Providence residents on social media have suggested the fatal shooting on the weekend was related to the illegal drug trade. On Monday afternoon, RCMP confirmed those suspicions, stating in a release they believe the shooting suspect has left the community…

Early Saturday morning, RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence in the Dehcho region community, stated a release. At approximately 12:45 a.m., officers found one victim deceased and two others injured. They were transported to the health centre for treatment. While no arrests have been made, police…

A man has died after being detained by Yellowknife RCMP following a reported disturbance at a business on 50th Street on March 12. According to a news release, police received the call around 4 p.m. Wednesday and arrived at the scene, where they detained a man who appeared to be…

Police in Norman Wells have charged two men after public tips led to a winter road traffic stop that yielded “over a pound” of various drugs and a firearm, stated an RCMP release. In total, approximately 247 grams of methamphetamine, 194 grams of cocaine, and 13 grams of fentanyl were…

A youth from Alberta has been arrested at a residence in Whatì where police seized a large amount of cocaine, cash and a firearm on Tuesday afternoon. Police say they found approximately 100 grams of suspected crack cocaine, about $6,000 in cash, a pistol and ammunition. During the investigation, a…

A man was arrested after reportedly pointing a firearm at Yellowknife’s Sobering Centre on March 6 around 7 p.m., according to RCMP. Police say the suspect was taken into custody without incident, and the weapon—an imitation black revolver—was seized. Following the investigation, 43-year-old Darren Kenny has been charged with pointing…

Fort Providence RCMP are asking for the public’s help in their investigation of a stolen vehicle abandoned near the community. According to a Friday news release, a driver fled when officers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop on March 2. The vehicle, a 2017 Black Ford Focus, were later…

Fort Smith Protective Services issued a warning early this morning for residents to avoid the area of Field Street and Cassette Crescent after another violent incident in the border community involving gunplay and a fire. Fort Smith RCMP on Friday afternoon stated the incident was at 4:28 a.m. with the report…

Police are seeking witnesses to assist in an investigation into gunshots and an arson attempt in Fort Resolution early Monday morning. According to a news release, officers responded to a report of gunshots near a residence on Rental Road on March 3. Upon arrival, they also found an attempt to…

A security officer was threatened with a firearm outside Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife on Saturday afternoon, say RCMP. “A person entered the facility in a hostile state,” stated a public notice from the NWT Health and Social Services Authority. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived but was…