With Elders a priority, Fort Liard’s community policing begins
Fort Liard's community policing program, a first in the NWT, hired its first officers. They'll take "social and minor" calls that previously went to the RCMP.
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Major crimes, forensics called in to investigate Hay River death
Police in Hay River have summoned major crimes and forensics specialists as their investigation into the death of a 24-year-old man continues.
Sex assault victim ‘dehumanized, broken’ as man denies guilt
The lack of remorse shown by a Yellowknife man convicted of sexually assaulting a former schoolmate should not result in extra punishment, his lawyer said.
NWT settles lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at Yellowknife jail
A confidential settlement ended a lawsuit brought against the NWT government by an ex-inmate who said he was sexually exploited by staff at Yellowknife's jail.
Details emerge of January 7 case against Edmonton men
The detail of Friday's Yellowknife police operation began to emerge. The case against two men involves allegations of forcible confinement and armed robbery.
Potential witness comes forward in unsolved Fort Simpson murder
A potential witness to an unsolved Fort Simpson murder came forward, offering hope that the question of who killed Billy Cholo in 2014 may be answered.
Two charged following Friday’s Yellowknife police operation
RCMP in Yellowknife say two men have been charged after Friday's day-long police operation that saw two roads closed and three people ultimately arrested.
Multiplex closure delays trial and selection of jury from pool of 700
The closure of Yellowknife's multiplex over Covid-19 delayed by three weeks the start of an NWT Supreme Court jury trial, affecting some 700 potential jurors.
YK cocaine trafficker to be sentenced in Newfoundland
A man who trafficked cocaine in Yellowknife four years ago will be sentenced in Newfoundland, in part to avoid the cost of flying him back to the NWT.
Should the NWT change its approach to Indigenous sentencing?
Many jurisdictions across Canada use Gladue reports to support fairer sentences for Indigenous people. Legal experts debate whether the NWT should follow suit.
Charges pending after vehicle hits Inuvik’s Mad Trapper
RCMP say charges are pending against a male suspect after a black car ended up wedged in the facade of Inuvik's Mad Trapper bar on Tuesday morning.
Covid-19 prompts territorial court suspension until Valentine’s Day
Court cases in the Northwest Territories are set to become further backlogged after a postponement notice was issued for Territorial Court in Yellowknife.