Northwest Territories government news and alerts.
The Fort Smith RCMP executed a search warrant on the evening of November 18th, 2023. The Northwest Territories Emergency Response Team (ERT) assisted in the execution of the warrant on McDougal Road. The warrant execution was a proactive enforcement action as part of a drug trafficking investigation and two adults were arrested as a result of the … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 302 calls for service between Friday (November 17th) at 6:00 p.m. night to this morning (November 20th) at 8:00 a.m. Impaired Driving – Fort Providence On November 18th, 2023 just after midnight, the Fort Providence were on patrol in the community of Fort Providence. An officer came across a vehicle that was partly lodged in the snow of a … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 360 calls for service between Friday (November 10th) at 6:00 p.m. night to this morning (November 14th) at 8:00 a.m. Break and Enter/ Assault on Police Officer – Inuvik On November 11th, 2023 at 12:51 a.m, the Inuvik RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter in progress inside an apartment building in Inuvik. Officers attended and located the 29-year-old male … Read more
The Inuvik RCMP investigation into drug trafficking has resulted in a number of charges being laid. The following people have been charged jointly with the possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime: · Wellington Cardozo (24) of British Columbia; · Hindowa Sama (21) of British … Read more
On November 11th, 2023 around 5:39 p.m. the Fort Providence RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of gunfire in the community of Fort Providence. The complainant reported that they heard a number of shots having been discharged inside or near a home in the community. RCMP attended the area of the reported incident and began investigating. Around 6 p.m, a person presented … Read more
A 20-year-old Yellowknife man was sentenced to five years in jail in NT supreme court on November 6th, 2023, after pleading guilty to transmitting child pornography, possession of child pornography and extortion between Sept 2021 and April 2022. Chase Straker, who was 18 and 19 years old at the time of the offences, came to the attention of the Northwest Territories Internet Child Exploitation Unit … Read more
The Fort Smith RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Shamus Martin who was reported missing to police. Martin was last seen on October 30th, 2023 in the community of Fort Smith and the RCMP are seeking to make contact with him to confirm his well-being. Shamus Martin is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 182 pounds. Martin was … Read more
Halloween is an exciting time for kids of all ages. While the early sunsets in the Northwest Territories can add to the spooky ambience of All Hallows’ Eve it can also make trick-or-treaters harder to spot. The Northwest Territories RCMP would like you to keep these safety tips in mind: Trick-or-treaters: Trick-or-treat in well known-areas … Read more
Operation Impact is a National traffic safety initiative that is run every year. The focus of Operation Impact is to ensure the safety of our roadways by conducting impaired driving traffic enforcement. This year, Operation Impact was held on the weekend of October 6th to October 9th. RCMP officers around the territory participated in this initiative and … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 290 calls for service between Friday (October 20th) at 6:00 p.m. night to this morning (October 23rd) at 8:00 a.m. Impaired Driving – Yellowknife On October 20th, 2023, the Yellowknife RCMP were on patrol and located a vehicle that was driving erratically. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the vehicle kept driving at a low rate of … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 364 calls for service between Friday (October 13th) at 6:00 p.m. night to this morning (October 16th) at 8:00 a.m. Impaired Driving – Inuvik On October 13th at 11:59 pm, the Inuvik RCMP pulled over a vehicle that had failed to stop at a stop sign and was seen to be driving erratically. The 17-year-old driver was found to be … Read more
On October 15th at 8:01 a.m. the Yellowknife RCMP were called to attend a residence on 47 Street to assist EMS. RCMP were told that a man on scene had been seriously injured. The man was taken to the hospital and was pronounced dead a short time later. This incident is being investigated as a homicide. The Northwest Territories RCMP … Read more
UPDATE #2: The two missing men have been located and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) is on the way to pick them up. A CASARA flight located the two men on shore and were able to relay their location to Joint Rescue Coordination Centre(JRCC). A JRCC plane was able to drop a communication device … Read more
On October 11th, 2023, the Fort Smith RCMP responded to a complaint of two men who were unlawfully inside a residence in Fort Smith. RCMP officers attended the residence and arrested the two men who were attempting to leave in a taxi. During a search incidental to the arrest, a loaded handgun was located on one of … Read more
On September 30th the Fort Smith RCMP responded to a complaint of two men who appeared to be passed out. As reported previously, these men were found to be suffering serious injuries and one of them was transported to Edmonton Hospital due to serious facial injuries. Neither of the men were able to provide information relating … Read more
The Fort Providence RCMP have responded to a number of complaints in the community that have turned out to be false. Between July 19th and October 11th, 2023, the Fort providence Detachment has received 9 false complaints that have related to false allegations of different incidents including mischief and drug related overdoses. In each instance, the Fort Providence RCMP attended … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 408 calls for service between Friday (September 29th) at 6:00 p.m. night to this morning (October 3rd) at 8:00 a.m. RCMP detachments around the territory marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by wearing orange shirts and participating in community lead events. RCMP in Tuktoyaktuk were asked to participate and lead a community walk. The … Read more
The Yellowknife RCMP have arrested one person in connection with a $250,000 fraud investigation. The investigation relates to the Northern Sky Film that was registered as a company in 2017. Investigators were alerted that one of the business partners who was involved in the business had misappropriated funds from loans that were obtained through the Business Development Bank … Read more
Northwest Territories RCMP will be observing Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. Northwest Territories RCMP will hold a ceremony at the headquarters building in Yellowknife, NT. In honour of those Police and Peace Officer’s that have been killed in the Line of Duty, the Northwest Territories RCMP invite media and public to join … Read more
Residents in Inuvik have expressed an increasing number of concerns about the operation of ATV’s in Inuvik. In response to these concerns, the Town of Inuvik and the Inuvik RCMP are partnering on a campaign to raise awareness, educate riders and enforce laws and bylaws relating to the operation of ATV’s. Residents are reminded that … Read more
On September 18th, 2023, shortly after 6 p.m., the Yellowknife RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a single motor vehicle collision on the Ingraham Trail near Madeline Lake. RCMP officers were advised that the vehicle had left the roadway and that one of the occupants was trapped inside. RCMP and the Yellowknife Fire Division attended the scene and … Read more
The Fort Simpson RCMP have arrested five youth following a string of break and enters to commercial properties and thefts in Fort Simpson. RCMP officers responded to three break and enters at local businesses between August 26th, 2023 and September 9th, 2023. Investigators determined that these break and enters as well as three separate reports of thefts from properties and … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP have received concerns from the Government of the Northwest Territories in relation to the use of drones near firefighting operations. The use of drones in areas where firefighting is taking place or on flight paths of firefighting aircraft presents a serious risk to fire crews and prevents the aircraft from being … Read more
As school starts in the City of Yellowknife, students will be heading back to the classroom tomorrow. This means roadways in the city will be busier with students walking and riding bikes. Drivers are being reminded to slow down and pay particular attention to these backpack clad pedestrians. Officers from the RCMP and the City … Read more
The Yellowknife RCMP responded to a number of impaired driving related incidents in the city of Yellowknife over the weekend. On September 9th, 2023, the Yellowknife RCMP were on patrol when a vehicle was noted to be driving erratically. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was asked to provide breath samples in a roadside screening device. … Read more
On September 2nd, 2023, at approximate 10:47 a.m., the Inuvik RCMP received a call reporting a possible impaired driver. Officers on patrol located the vehicle near the boat launch and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. As the officer got out of the vehicle to speak with the driver, the vehicle took off and fled the scene. The officer … Read more
Le 2 septembre 2023, vers 10 h 47, le Détachement de la GRC d’Inuvik a reçu un appel signalant un cas possible de conducteur avec facultés affaiblies. Les agents en patrouille ont repéré le véhicule près de la rampe de mise à l’eau et ont tenté de procéder à un contrôle routier. Lorsqu’un des agents s’est approché pour parler au conducteur, … Read more
On August 17th, 2023, the Inuvik RCMP conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Inuvik. A 28-year-old man from Edmonton was located in the vehicle and arrested after it was determined he was the subject of an arrest warrant. During a search of the man, officers located 13 grams of crack-cocaine and approximately $500 cash. The man was released for a … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP have received information that a group of people may be planning an unsupported return to Yellowknife. The information received is that a group of people are planning to re-enter in the territory in as many as 50 vehicles from Alberta and that “they will not stop for the checkpoints”. The RCMP strongly discourage … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP are warning residents of a text message-based scam that is targeting those affected by wildfires. RCMP have received concerns about messages that purport to be from the Canada Revenue Agency and reference a “Canada Relief Fund”. These messages are not from a legitimate source and residents are encouraged not to click … Read more
The Yellowknife RCMP had a very small number of calls overnight. The calls related to suspicious activity and suspicious persons. No break and enters were discovered at any of these calls. All of the “suspicious” people, our officers have encountered have been homeowners or neighbours. The Yellowknife RCMP appreciates the cooperation of people and drivers … Read more
There were no notable events to report in the evacuated communities overnight. Calls for service in Yellowknife continue to relate to suspicious persons. There were no confirmed break and enters overnight and officers continue to patrol the City of Yellowknife in increased numbers. Comment > Connect > Support Comment How will this information impact your … Read more
The Yellowknife RCMP are pleased to report that there is very little to report. The RCMP received a small number of calls relating to suspicious persons and potential break and enters. The RCMP followed up on these complaints and determined that none of the reported properties had been broken into. A report of a suspicious … Read more
On August 18th, 2023 at 11:09 the RCMP responded to a complaint of a home invasion. RCMP attended and were told that a man and woman had forced their way into the apartment of a 77-year-old man. The victim reported that the male was armed with a baseball bat and stole cash and a cellular phone from him. The Yellowknife RCMP … Read more
On August 18th, 2023, at 4:01 a.m. the Yellowknife RMCP received a call reporting a fire on the Deh Cho Boulevard. RCMP officers immediately attended after confirming that Yellowknife Fire had been dispatched. Officers arrived and used fire extinguishers to contain the blaze until Yellowknife Fire was able to fully extinguish it. An aerosol can was located on scene … Read more
On August 17th, 2023 at 7:27 a.m., the Fort Providence RCMP were called to a collision that took place in the gas line near the Big River Service Centre in Fort Providence. Officers were told that a vehicle was rear-ended as they slowed to get into the line-up for gas. Fortunately, no-one was injured in this incident. The affected family … Read more
In response to the evacuation notice for the City of Yellowknife, Ndilǫ, Dettah and the Ingraham Trail, the Yellowknife RCMP have made changes to local policing operations. The RCMP have deployed additional uniformed police officers who will be responding to calls for service, conducting pro-active neighbourhood patrols and providing assistance to the on-going evacuation. This … Read more
The Yellowknife RCMP responded to two calls relating to arsons in the city during the night of August 15th. Around 10:03 p.m., RCMP officers on patrol spotted a fire near Long Lake and called the Yellowknife Fire Department. The cause of the fire has been determined to be an arson. A witness in the area reported seeing two … Read more
On August 2nd at approximately 07:30 AM, Behchokǫ̀ RCMP were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident on Highway #3. When police arrived on scene, personnel from ENR, Wildland Fire and a paramedic were providing first aid to the sole male occupant of the vehicle. YK Fire and EMS attended the scene and used the jaws … Read more
Wildfires are affecting phone lines in the NWT. If you need the police and are unable to get a hold of your local detachment, please attend in person. Officers are present at the detachment to provide assistance and will remain there until communications are restored. The phone lines may ring but the calls are not … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 453 calls for service between Friday (August 4th) at 6:00 p.m. night to this morning (August 8th) at 8:00 a.m. Impaired Driving – Tuktoyaktuk On August 5th, 2023, the Tuktoyaktuk RCMP received a complaint of an impaired driver in the community. Officers were told that a 27-year-old man from Tuktoyaktuk was intoxicated a driving around on an ATV. Officer … Read more
On August 3, 2023, Yellowknife RCMP received a report from the public of a male with a handgun in his waistband at the uptown Liquor Store. Police responded immediately and located a male matching the description provided. Given the potential threat to officers and the public, police conducted a high-risk arrest of the suspect. The suspect was … Read more
On July 31, 2023, Fort Smith RCMP responded to reports from the public of possible shots being fired. Further reports and investigation determined that the noises heard were actually fireworks being ignited in the community. The community was under an active fire-ban at the time of this incident. The Fort Smith RCMP investigated and identified two adult … Read more
On August 20th, 2023 the Yellowknife RCMP were made aware of a social media post that reported that a man and woman had reportedly broken into a residence and were seen walking through yards. The Yellowknife RCMP initiated an investigation and were able to identify the man seen in the post. RCMP attended the residence where the break … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP have formally charged 19-year-old, Darren NULLIAYUK, with one count of murder contrary to Section 235 of the Criminal Code, in relation to this incident. NULLIAYUK appeared before a Justice of the Peace on the upgraded charge this afternoon and remains in custody pending future court appearances. Comment > Connect > Support Comment How will … Read more
On July 22nd, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m. the Yellowknife RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault in the parking lot of Capital Suites on Franklin Avenue. RCMP attended and located a male who was unresponsive and suffering serious injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital and then subsequently airlifted to Edmonton in serious condition. RCMP located … Read more
On July 26th, 2023 at 3:31 a.m. the Délı̨nę RCMP received a complaint of a house on fire within the community of Délı̨nę. Officers attended the scene and were able to confirm that all of the residents had escaped the home safely. The officers then began evacuating nearby residences as a safety precaution. During the response, one of the officers … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 395 calls for service between Friday (July 21st) at 6:00 p.m. night to this morning (July 24th) at 8:00 a.m. Aggravated Assault – Yellowknife On July 22nd, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m. the Yellowknife RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault in the parking lot of Capital Suites on Franklin Avenue. RCMP attended and located a male who was … Read more
The Hay River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old, Haily Egotak, who was last seen in Hay River on July 17th, 2023. Egotak had expressed a desire to leave the community and hitchhike to Yellowknife or Edmonton. Egotak has not been in contact with her family or friends and the RCMP are looking to confirm … Read more
Behchokǫ̀ NT, July 20th, 2023 UPDATE: A fifteen-year-old male youth has been arrested this afternoon in relation this investigation, and remains in police custody. Charges are expected, but have not yet been sworn. The RCMP continue to urge anyone who has information about this tragic incident to contact the Behchokǫ RCMP. Previous update follows: Behchoko NT, July 19th, 2023 … Read more
Behchoko NT, July 18th, 2023 The Behchokǫ̀ RCMP are investigating a suspicious death that was reported to police earlier this morning. Residents of Behchokǫ̀ may see an increased police presence in the community throughout the day. The Northwest Territories Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Section and other support units are assisting with this investigation. Additional updates will … Read more
On July 19th, 2023, the Hay River RCMP were flagged down by a member of the public who reported that a woman was in medical distress. Officers assessed the woman and noted that she was showing signs of an overdose. The officers administered two doses of Naloxone which were successful in reviving the woman. The woman was … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 404 calls for service between Friday (July 14th) at 6:00 p.m. night to this morning (July 17th) at 8:00 a.m. Assault with a Weapon – Behchoko On July 14th, 2023 at approximately 6:45 p.m. the Behchoko RCMP responded to a complaint of assault with a weapon. Officers learned that a man had been assaulted by female who had truck him repeatedly … Read more
With Folk on the Rocks kicking off this weekend, the Yellowknife RCMP would like to remind everyone who is planning to attend to be safe. Attendees can expect to see RCMP officers at the festival grounds and patrolling the roads and highway in the area. These efforts may include check stops. The Yellowknife RCMP want … Read more
Yellowknife NT, July 12th, 2023 On July 11th, 2023 at 2:45 a.m. the Fort Liard RCMP received a call about a male who had pointed a rifle at a woman and made threats to her. The woman was able to flee the residence and called the RCMP. Given the nature of the complaint, the Northwest Territories RCMP, activated the Critical Incident Program. … Read more
On July 10th, 2023, officers form the Behchokǫ̀ RCMP were on patrol when they were flagged down by a transport truck driver. The driver reported that he had been driving on Highway 3 near Boundary Creek, when a bullet came through the passenger window and the truck and struck the back wall of the sleeper cab. Officers were able … Read more
Fort Liard NT, July 11th, 2023 There is currently a police operation underway in Fort Liard, after RCMP received a report of an incident involving a firearm. Members of the Critical Incident Program have deployed to the community. There is a heavy police presence in the community and citizens are advised to avoid the area of Mountain … Read more
The Northwest Territories RCMP responded to approximately 408 calls for service between Friday (July 7th) at 6:00 P.M. night to this morning (July 10th) at 8:00 A.M.. Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle – Fort Providence On July 7th, 2023 at approximately 9:50 P.M. the Fort Providence RCMP were conducting pro-active patrols for impaired drivers. The officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the community campground … Read more
On July 6th, 2023 the Fort Resolution RCMP, acting on information from the public, executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in the community of Fort Resolution. The search resulted in the seizure of 240 grams of suspected cocaine and $2795 in cash. The Fort Resolution RCMP are continuing to investigate this matter and no charges have been … Read more
The RCMP in the South District have acquired a number of books form Indigenous authors with the intention of providing them to local reading programs. The books were acquired as part of the RCMP’s, “RCMP 150” fund. This is a fund that has been created to give back to local communities in celebration of the RCMP’s 150-year … Read more