AlertsWanted
Nunavut RCMP Seek Ken Papatsie, 35, on Territory-Wide Arrest Warrant
Nunavut RCMP are asking the public to help find Ken Papatsie, 35, who is wanted on a Nunavut-wide warrant on charges including sexual assault and aggravated assault.
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AlertsPond Inlet, NU
Liquor Act charges laid after RCMP search in Pond Inlet
Pond Inlet RCMP seized alcohol, cleaners and cash during an April 30, 2026 search. A 55-year-old man is charged under the Nunavut Liquor Act.
AlertsBaker Lake, NU
Community Alert: Baker Lake RCMP Probing Overnight Property Damage
Baker Lake RCMP are investigating cut wires on an ATV, snowmobile and Starlink cable between May 11–12, 2026. Public assistance requested, file 2026-631649.
AlertsIqaluit, NUArrested
Nunavut RCMP Arrest Man at Iqaluit Airport, Seize Over $16K
Nunavut RCMP arrested a 27-year-old man at Iqaluit Airport, seized $16,020 and laid multiple breach and proceeds-of-crime charges. Investigation ongoing.
AlertsIqaluit, NU
Iqaluit RCMP Target Impaired Driving in Commercial Vehicle Check-Stop
Iqaluit RCMP and Municipal Enforcement conducted a commercial vehicle check-stop on May 8, 2026, screening over 150 drivers and removing two impaired drivers.
AlertsRankin Inlet, NU
Community Safety Alert: Firearm Incident at Rankin Inlet Home
Rankin Inlet RCMP arrested and charged a 43-year-old man after a reported firearm incident at a Tuungaaq Street residence. No injuries were reported.
AlertsIgloolik, NU
Igloolik RCMP Charge Local Man with Second-Degree Murder
Nunavut RCMP have charged a 39-year-old Igloolik man with second-degree murder after a man was found deceased at the local health centre on April 23, 2026.
AlertsIqaluit, NU
Homicide Investigation Launched After Death of Iqaluit Man
Nunavut RCMP’s Major Crime Unit is investigating the homicide of 35-year-old Mosesie “Levi” Pishuktie after injuries sustained in Iqaluit in August 2025.
AlertsIqaluit, NU
Iqaluit RCMP Identify Four in Astro Hill Grocery Store Damage Case
Iqaluit RCMP have identified one adult and three youth in a $3,000 property damage incident at Astro Hill Grocery Store. Youth cautioned and one diverted to restorative justice.
AlertsGjoa Haven, NU
Community Alert: Gjoa Haven RCMP Probe Storage Container Fire
Gjoa Haven RCMP are investigating a fire that damaged two storage sea cans and office windows. Police are seeking witnesses and information from the public.
AlertsIqaluit, NUArrested
Winnipeg Arrest Made in Iqaluit Historical Sexual Assault Investigation
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Winnipeg on a Canada-wide warrant from Nunavut. He faces multiple counts of sexual assault tied to alleged incidents in Iqaluit between 2003 and 2023.
AlertsIqaluit, NU
Iqaluit RCMP GIS Executes Drug-Related Search Warrant on Sinaa Street
Iqaluit RCMP General Investigation Section executes a search warrant on Sinaa Street, leading to drug trafficking and compliance-related charges against a 54-year-old man.
AlertsIqaluit, NU
Community Alert: Drug Trafficking Charges Laid in Iqaluit Raid
Iqaluit RCMP executed a search warrant, seizing drugs, cash and a firearm. Three men face charges linked to drug trafficking and court appearances in April and May 2026.
AlertsBaker Lake, NU
Baker Lake man, 28, charged with second-degree murder in death of man, 45
A 28-year-old Baker Lake man is charged with second-degree murder after George Narkyagik, 45, was found unresponsive on April 2, 2026, and later pronounced dead.
AlertsIqaluit, NU
Two charged with first-degree murder after man dies in Iqaluit
Two Iqaluit residents, 24 and 19, are charged with first-degree murder after a man was found with life-threatening injuries at a home early on April 3, 2026, and later died in hospital.
AlertsBaker Lake, NU
Community Alert: Suspicious Death Under Investigation in Baker Lake
Nunavut RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating the suspicious death of 45-year-old George Narkyagik in Baker Lake. Witnesses near building 2073 are urged to contact police.
AlertsIqaluit, NU
Community Alert: Store Windows Damaged at Iqaluit Astro Hill Grocery
Iqaluit RCMP are investigating damage to Astro Hill Grocery Store windows around 3 a.m. on March 26, 2026. Public asked to help identify four youth.
AlertsArviat, NU
Arviat RCMP Lay Mischief Charge in Property Damage Case
Arviat RCMP have charged a 41-year-old man with mischief in connection with a March 25, 2026 property damage investigation in Arviat, Nunavut.