Warning, this article contains graphic content. A Fort Liard woman on trial for the stabbing death of her partner was found guilty of manslaughter. Selena Lomen appeared at the Yellowknife courthouse by video on Friday afternoon. She had previously pled guilty to manslaughter, but the crown argued for second-degree murder….
Lisa Brule and Jordan Nande were sentenced to 10 months in jail for their involvement in the murder of Breanna Menacho. The sentence was delivered by Justice Karan Shaner at the Yellowknife courthouse on Wednesday. Nande, 24, was in attendance for the sentencing, while Brule, 21, appeared by video from…
Colten McNeely has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the death of his friend Lloyd Edgi. The sentencing was delivered by Justice Andrew Mahar on Wednesday morning at the Yellowknife Courthouse. The incident took place on Sept. 3, 2017 when McNeely stabbed Edgi nine times — including fatally…
Warning: This story reports details of an alleged murder. The accused’s past with the victim was discussed in day two of the Fort Resolution murder trial. Chad Beck is facing a second degree murder charge from an incident on July 1, 2018 in Fort Resolution, where he killed 27-year-old Cameron…
The content below may be disturbing On Monday, court heard a Fort Resolution man admit to killing another man with an axe. However, Chad Beck did not agree with the second degree murder charge he is facing from the incident that occurred on July 1, 2018, where 27-year-old Cameron Sayine…
A territorial government department, tasked with helping craft and enforce laws and rules, has itself now confessed to violating a government safety regulation. The Northwest Territories fire marshal says he has spoken to staff at the Yellowknife courthouse who he says now admit they violated the occupancy limit in a…
A man is charged with escaping lawful custody after he fled from Mounties while they were taking him to court this past Saturday. According to an RCMP news release, the handcuffed prisoner was being escorted to the courthouse cells, when he escaped. It’s not clear exactly where he was when he…