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Inuvik RCMP arrested five people and seized about 70 grams of suspected crack cocaine, over $76,000 in cash, and 70 grams of illicit cannabis from two local apartments on July 21. All five arrested persons are facing charges following the investigation, says police in a news release. 38-year-old Jolene Andre…

Hay River RCMP seized cash and stolen firearms from a suspicious travel trailer on July 19. Police say in a Wednesday news release that the occupants of the trailer unlawfully parked it on town property and were trying to keep others away from the area. Officers attended the scene along…

Behchokǫ̀ RCMP received a report on Sunday that two people had escaped from a residence in the community where they had been held against their will by an armed man. Information indicated that a third person was still inside the residence, also being held, stated a release. The “G” Division…

A man is in custody after a hit and run on Woodland Drive in Hay River on Monday, in which a victim was taken to hospital in serious condition. The accused and victim were known to each other and had engaged in an altercation prior to the collision, RCMP stated…

Tuktoyaktuk RCMP says 30-year-old Richard Voudrach was arrested for allegedly shooting at cars parked in a residential area on the morning of July 1. The police were able to track him down with hints from community members. Fortunately, no one was reported injured. Voudrach has been charged with reckless discharge…

Two men violently robbed an elderly person in Fort Providence on the morning of June 22. Fort Providence RCMP says the Elder was seriously injured and was transported to Yellowknife for treatment, in a Wednesday news release. Police arrested the two suspects with the assistance of Forensic Identification Services, the…