RCMP arrest Nunavut man who evaded them for almost three months

CAPE DORSET, Nunavut — RCMP from Cape Dorset in Nunavut say they have arrested a man who evaded them by living outside the community for almost three months.

David Mikkigak is a suspect in several crimes, including assault, forcible confinement and firearms-related offences.

The Mounties say in a release that Mikkigak gave himself up peacefully after negotiations with an RCMP emergency response team.

The cabin where he was hiding had been put under close surveillance.