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Wanted man arrested soon after RCMP appeal for help

An RCMP handout image of Joey James "DJ" Chocolate.
An RCMP handout image of Joey James “DJ” Chocolate.

NWT RCMP say a wanted man has been arrested after officers issued an appeal for information regarding his whereabouts.

Earlier on Thursday, Behchokǫ̀ RCMP said they were searching for a 37-year-old accused of assault, forcible confinement and a charge related to drug trafficking.

In a news release, police said Joey James Chocolate – also known as DJ Chocolate – was believed to be in Behchokǫ̀.

In a short Thursday afternoon update, police said Chocolate had been arrested.

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