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Three Edmonton men face trafficking charges, and 97 grams of cocaine and a machete were seized, after a traffic stop in Inuvik. RCMP were acting on a tip from the public when a traffic stop was conducted on January 25th,  stated a release. Inuvik Detachment Commander Staff Sgt. Jesse Aubin…

Fort Providence RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who broke into the Deh Gáh School in Deh Gah Got’ı̨ę (Fort Providence). A review of available surveillance footage determined that the suspect entered the school around 3:53 a.m. on Monday, January 27th, stated a release. RCMP spokesperson Matt…

An armed man broke into a Fort Smith residence on Sunday and stole a vehicle at gunpoint, say RCMP. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Christopher Wanderingspirit, described as an Indigenous male, with short dark hair, approximately 5-foot-8, and weighing approximately 170 pounds. Cpl. Mat Halstead stated…

Inuvik RCMP is requesting surveillance camera footage from residents to assist with an arson investigation. The incident happened at a residence on Alder Drive in the early hours of January 19. While the fire was extinguished by the time officers arrived, evidence suggests it was deliberately set. Fortunately, the home…

Three men from Edmonton, AB, face charges following a hostage-taking at a residence on Pine Crescent in Hay River on January 10. Police received a report that several armed individuals had taken a victim at gunpoint into the residence early Friday morning. Officers quickly responded, setting up a perimeter around…

Yellowknife RCMP confirmed that the body of Lance Beaulieu, who was reported missing four days ago, was discovered near the Ingraham Trail on Monday evening. According to a news release, a search party found the body several kilometers outside Yellowknife at around 6 p.m. on Monday. The body was later…

Yellowknife RCMP request assistance from the public in locating Lance Beaulieu, On Saturday, police expressed concerned for the well-being of Beaulieu, who was last seen on Friday. He was left seen wearing a dark green-and-black checkered coat, white toque, blue jeans, and brown hiking boots. Anyone with information on his…

Hay River RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying an injured traveler who called for help early Friday morning. In a news release, police said they received a call at 1:25 a.m. from a man who identified himself as “Jerry”. He reported suffering an injury, possibly a broken…

Two Saskatchewan youths have been sentenced after being charged with firearms and drug offences, according to a Monday news release. On August 30th, Fort Providence RCMP responded to a report of two persons loitering around a local business in the community. Officers located the suspects and learned both had active…