Pond Inlet man charged in relation to “Shelter-in-Place” alert

May 22, 2026 - Pond Inlet, Nunavut
From: Nunavut RCMP

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File: 2026-674875

On May 20, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m, the Nunavut RCMP issued a “Shelter-in-Place” advisory for residents of Pond Inlet, Nunavut. The decision to publish the alert came after police were notified that a resident in the 500 block threaten to kill a female with a firearm. 

Police established a safe perimeter and remained on scene until the Nunavut RCMP Containment Team arrived from Iqaluit. At 1:10 p.m, the male surrendered to police and was arrested without incident. 

On May 21, the Pond Inlet RCMP charged Caleb Ootoova (age 74) with: 

• Uttering threats to cause death, contrary to Section 264.1(1) C.C.
• Resist arrest, contrary to Section 129(a) C.C.

Ootoova was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was subsequently remanded into custody. His next bail hearing is scheduled for May 22, in Pond Inlet, Nunavut. 

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"The RCMP would like to thank the residents of Pond Inlet for their cooperation and assistance during this emergency situation. Your support and cooperation with police were vital in helping bring this incident to a peaceful resolution"

Corporal Amee Pirlot of the Pond Inlet RCMP

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