One person is in police custody after officers discovered the remains of an 18-year-old woman in a home in Hay River.
The Northwest Territories Major Crimes Unit is investigating.
Police were called to a residence in the town at about 10:49 p.m. Wednesday.
"Further investigation has resulted in Hay River arresting a suspect," a news release read. "The suspect is currently in custody and facing charges."
The NT Major Crimes Unit, NT Forensic Identification Services and Police Dog Services remain on scene of this suspicious death that is being treated as a homicide, according to a police spokesperson. The NWT Coroner Service is assisting the in this investigation.
At this time, the are not looking for other suspects, and this is believed to be an isolated incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on suspicious activity is asked to call Hay River at 874-1111, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text: SA国际影视传媒渘wtnutipsSA国际影视传媒 plus your message to 274637.