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On Tuesday morning, Hay River RCMP received a report of a structure fire within the community. After the 7 a.m. fire was extinguished, an insecure firearm was found, stated a release. Having obtained a search warrant, police seized six firearms, ammunition, a small quantity of suspected crack cocaine packaged for…

Fort Resolution RCMP are searching for 25-year-old Leron John of Edmonton, who faces multiple assault charges stemming from incidents that took place in 2023. He is described as being a black male, about 5’6’’ and 130lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. John has been charged with assaulting with a…

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 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…

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…