Witness to Fort Resolution killing recalls death of Cameron Sayine
A witness to the Canada Day 2018 killing of Cameron Sayine in Fort Resolution described the events of that day in detail inside a Yellowknife courtroom. More »
Fort Resolution man admits killing Cameron Sayine with axe
Chad Tyler Beck admitted killing Cameron Sayine in Fort Resolution on Canada Day 2018 but opposed his charge of second-degree murder as his trial began. More »
RCMP inadequately investigated YK woman’s complaints, says judge
A Supreme Court judge said Yellowknife RCMP failed to “take even the most basic of steps” to investigate a woman’s claim she was assaulted by her boyfriend. More »
Ralph Sifton’s killer convicted of manslaughter, not murder
Wilfred Abraham was “agitated and provoked” when he killed Ralph Sifton in 2018 but did not intend to murder the Fort Smith man, a Supreme Court judge ruled. More »
Judge condemns family’s treatment of sexually assaulted girl
An NWT teenager pressured by relatives to drop sexual assault charges against a cousin said she “feels like nothing.” A judge said her treatment was "shameful." More »
Charge stayed as YK 18-year-old claims RCMP used excessive force
A Yellowknife teenager had a charge of attempted escape from RCMP stayed after she said officers set a police dog on her and stood by as it mauled her arm. More »
Alberta cocaine dealer who preyed on NWT residents is sentenced
An Alberta cocaine trafficker busted twice in the NWT “might want to reconsider coming back,” a Supreme Court judge said. He received a 5.5-year sentence. More »
Year-long sentence for 60-year-old who assaulted woman at hotel
A court heard a Yellowknife man had "lost everything" to cocaine before attacking a woman as she slept at the city's Discovery Inn. More »
NWT man receives three years for repeated sex assaults on niece
A man who sexually assaulted his niece multiple times over seven years – leaving her feeling “numb and alone” – was given a three-year sentence. More »
Rapist may face lengthy sentence if found to be dangerous offender
Gary Nartok, 42, has admitted raping a woman who was too intoxicated to give her consent. The court must determine whether he is a dangerous long-term offender. More »
Yellowknife amateur fighter pleads guilty to cocaine charge
Todd Vatcher admitted his guilt over a 2018 charge made in connection with the theft of firearms, ammunition, and jewellery from a Rivett Crescent home. More »
Trafficking ringleader was on parole when busted in Yellowknife
The fate of Liban Mohamood Mohammed, a Calgary man dealing drugs in Yellowknife, rests on whether he is considered a street-level dealer or cocaine wholesaler. More »