AlertsYellowknife, NT
RCMP Operation Underway on 57th Street in Yellowknife
RCMP are conducting a planned police operation on 57th Street in Yellowknife. Public asked to avoid the area and expect access restrictions and heavy police presence.
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AlertsInuvik, NT
Inuvik RCMP Drug Warrant Leads to Charges and Cash Seizure
Inuvik RCMP executed a drug search warrant on Bompas Street, seizing suspected crack-cocaine and over $8,000 cash. Two adults from Ontario and Alberta charged.
AlertsBehchokǫ̀, NT
Five charged with firearms offences after shots fired in Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T.
Five people face 22 joint charges, including robbery and extortion with a firearm, after a May 1, 2026 shots-fired report in Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T. RCMP are seeking witnesses and digital evidence.
AlertsBehchokǫ̀, NTWarning lifted
Behchokǫ̀ RCMP Lift Shelter-in-Place After Targeted Shooting Probe
Shelter-in-place for Behchokǫ̀, Edzo and Frank Channel lifted after RCMP investigation into reports of shots fired and armed individuals. Residents urged to stay vigilant.
AlertsBehchokǫ̀, NTWarning in effect
Community Safety Alert: Armed Suspects on Snowmobiles in Behchokǫ̀
RCMP in Behchokǫ̀ are searching for 5–6 armed suspects on snowmobiles after reports of shots fired. Residents urged to shelter in place and avoid windows.
AlertsBehchokǫ̀, NTWanted
Behchokǫ̀ RCMP Alert: Public Help Sought to Locate Wanted Man
Behchokǫ̀ RCMP in Northwest Territories are seeking public help to locate 37-year-old Joey James “DJ” Chocolate, wanted on multiple serious charges.
AlertsYellowknife, NT
RCMP Drug Investigation Leads to 7 Arrests at Yellowknife Home
Yellowknife RCMP executed a search warrant at a 57th Street residence, arresting seven people and seizing evidence of drug trafficking and cash.
AlertsHay River, NT
Hay River RCMP Operation Leads to Firearms and Drug Charges
Hay River RCMP charged a 30-year-old man after a major police operation involving a firearms complaint, seized drugs, cash, and suspected crime proceeds.
AlertsHay River, NT
Hay River RCMP Operation Safely Concludes With No Ongoing Risk
RCMP confirm a police operation in Hay River, Northwest Territories has ended with no ongoing risk to the public. CrimeCanada.ca explains what residents should know.
AlertsHay River, NT
Police Operation Underway on Pine Crescent in Hay River
RCMP are conducting an active police operation on Pine Crescent in Hay River, NWT. Residents are urged to avoid the area and not share live details online.
AlertsTuktoyaktuk, NT
Community Safety Alert: Bootlegging Charges Laid in Tuktoyaktuk
Tuktoyaktuk RCMP seized over 12L of vodka and charged a 59-year-old man under the Liquor Act after a bootlegging investigation on April 7, 2026.
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One Dead After Snowmobile Collision 420 km East of Fort Smith, N.W.T.
One rider died and another was seriously injured when two snowmobiles collided on April 5, 2026, in a remote area about 420 km east of Fort Smith, N.W.T.
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RCMP Alert: AI-Generated Child Exploitation Images Case in NWT
Two youths in the Northwest Territories are charged after RCMP allege they used AI to create and share child sexual abuse and exploitation images.
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RCMP Uniform Alert: New Navy-Blue Shirts in Northwest Territories
RCMP officers in Northwest Territories will begin wearing new navy-blue uniform shirts in April 2026, alongside existing grey shirts. Here’s what the public should know.
AlertsHay River, NT
Hay River RCMP Arrest Suspect After Firearm Threat on Reserve
Hay River RCMP arrest a 35-year-old man after an alleged firearm threat inside a Kátł'odeeche First Nation residence on March 27, 2026. No injuries reported.
AlertsFort Resolution, NT
Community Alert: Loaded Handgun and Crack Cocaine Seized in Fort Resolution
Fort Resolution RCMP seized crack cocaine, cash and a loaded pistol on March 27–28, 2026, leading to two arrests and multiple firearms and trafficking charges.
AlertsWarning in effect
Community Safety Alert: National Impaired Driving Prevention Week in Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories RCMP increase roadside enforcement during National Impaired Driving Prevention Week, targeting alcohol, drugs, fatigue and distraction.
AlertsYellowknife, NT
Custody Death Under RCMP Investigation in Yellowknife Hotel Arrest Case
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating the in-custody death of a 35-year-old man following his arrest at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife on March 19, 2026.