The NT RCMP Crime Reduction Unit arrested two people in Fort Resolution after receiving reports of gunshots on Saturday.
The Territorial Crime Reduction Unit was operating out of Fort Resolution over the weekend.
On Saturday (April 26) at approximately 10:00 pm, they received a call regarding possible shots fired at or near a residence in the community.
Members of the Territorial Crime Reduction Unit attended the residence and spoke with the occupant, but couldn’t confirm the allegations.
About 10 minutes later, they received a report of two males leaving the residence.
RCMP members dispatched to locate the two men and were able to verify their identity but both men managed to flee on foot.
Later, both men were apprehended “without incident,” the RCMP reported.
As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old youth from Saskatoon, SK, is facing multiple charges:
- Possession of restricted firearm with ammunition, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal Code;
- Possession of a weapon contrary to order, contrary to section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code;
- Carrying a concealed weapon, contrary to section 90(1) of the Criminal Code;
- Careless use of a firearm, contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code;
- Possession of a prohibited firearm when knowing its possession is unauthorized, contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of property obtained by crime less than or equal to $5000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
- Uttering threats to Property/Animals, contrary to section 264.1(1) of the Criminal Code;
- Failure to comply to a probation order, contrary to Criminal Code 733.1(1);
- Resists or wilfully obstructs a peace officer, contrary to Criminal Code 129(a).
Yohannes Tekle, 21, from Edmonton, AB, is also facing charges:
- Resists or wilfully obstructs a peace officer, contrary to Criminal Code 129(a);
- Uttering threats to Property/Animals, contrary to section 264.1(1) of the Criminal Code.
The RCMP report that a loaded handgun, $955 in cash and drug paraphernalia were seized.
Both accused persons were held in custody pending future court dates.
The NT RCMP developed and implemented a Divisional Drug Strategy in 2023 and has since strengthened its capacity to tackle illicit drug trade in the Northwest Territories through specialized programs, such as the Territorial Crime Reduction Unit, with support from the Government of the Northwest Territories.
“This investigation is one of many examples of the positive impact of these specialized programs have had on combating illicit drug trafficking in the territory,” said the RCMP in their announcement released today.
The RCMP ask anyone who has information about this incident or any other illegal activity is asked to contact the Fort Resolution RCMP at 394-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.nwtnu.crimestoppersweb.com. In the event of an emergency, the RCMP ask the public to call 911.
