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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…

A Fort Good Hope woman is in custody and a victim in hospital after a stabbing on Friday. Shortly after 7 p.m. on February 28th, the RCMP detachment received a report that a person had been stabbed several times, stated a release. The victim received serious injuries and was subsequently…

Tsiigehtchic was placed under a temporary lockdown following reports of an armed threat on Thursday afternoon. According to a news release from Fort McPherson RCMP, a man allegedly made threats to obtain a firearm and discharge it in the community. Officers responded and located the suspect, a 65-year-old man, who…

Nearly three weeks after Lance Briere went missing in Inuvik, RCMP say they are continuing investigate all leads regarding his whereabouts. In a Thursday news release, police said Briere was last seen at the Inuvik Liquor store on February 8. He was wearing a green highlighter-colored toque, reflective jacket, black…