Police are seeking the public’s help after a person was reported being stabbed in the area of the 49th Street around 1 a.m. on Sunday, October 27. Yellowknife RCMP responded to the scene, where they found a victim with injuries that look like a stabbing. The victim received first aid…
A 39-year-old Yellowknife woman faces child pornography charges after a year-long investigation by the Northwest Territories RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit. In October 2023, RCMP began an investigation and in February 2024, a suspect was arrested and a search warrant was executed on a residence in Yellowknife, stated a release….
A Yellowknife Elder who was reported being missing last Friday has been found safe. Police announced on Monday morning 70-year-old Roger Cook has been found, three days after being declared missing. His whereabouts were not disclosed. “Yellowknife RCMP thanks members of the public who assisted with this matter,” reads a…
A second suspect in a violent home invasion and hostage taking in Teetł’it Zheh (Fort McPherson), has been arrested after a week-long hunt by RCMP with help from members of the public. Constable Josh Seaward is the NWT RCMP’s media relations officer. “A member of the public reported seeing him…
Hay River RCMP have seized over $9,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of crime relating to the illegal drug trade, as well as several cellphones and drug paraphernalia. On Tuesday, officers of the Hay River detachment were on patrol when a vehicle was observed speeding and a traffic stop…
A coroner’s inquest has found a Tuktoyaktuk woman accidentally died of alcohol poisoning while in RCMP custody in 2021. The jury at the hearing in Inuvik this week also made 11 recommendations for the RCMP, territorial government and NGOs. Shortly before 10 p.m. on July 31, 2021, a call was…
A 34-year-old Délı̨nę man has been charged with impaired driving causing death after a 62-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Yellowknife last week. At approximately 5 p.m. on September 27th, Yellowknife RCMP were dispatched to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian…
The search for an Ulukhaktok man missing since Friday has been suspended, says the RCMP. On September 27th, 2024, Ulukhaktok RCMP were made aware that a resident of the community. “After intensive efforts, the (Joint Rescue Coordination Center) has suspended the search at this time,” stated a release. “The Ulukhaktok…
A young man wanted for a violent home invasion two weeks ago was arrested after another similar crime saw a crossbow and bear-spray used, plus another sharp weapon. On September 22nd, Norman Wells RCMP received a report that a person had been stabbed at a residence, stated a release. Officers…
Yellowknife RCMP are asking for assistance from the public in locating 53-year-old Ernie Sangris, who was reported missing on September 7th. He is described as 5-foot-9 and 194 pounds with short, greying hair. He was last seen in person on September 4th, wearing blue jeans, black Reebok sneakers, a white…