Montreal Police

• Seven officers fired, a force under scrutiny: Can Montreal police rebuild public trust? 

  Seven officers have been fired amid a sweeping misconduct scandal. Critics question if firings and transparency are enough for Montreal police to deliver accountability. 

  Crime

  Nov 7
  
• Man dies after his arrest for death of Montreal woman during work video call

  A 33-year-old man accused of fatally attacking a 45-year-old woman while she was on a video call in Montreal earlier this year has died.

  Crime

  Nov 5
  
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• Montreal police investigate suspected arson at kosher bakery for 2nd time this week

  Police said the hate crimes unit was assigned to the investigation because of the kosher bakery's ties to the Jewish community.

  Crime

  Nov 4
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• ‘I want to see more’: Further action demanded after 7 Montreal police officers fired

  Activists are cautiously welcoming the firing of seven officers over misconduct allegations, calling the move a step toward accountability while also pressing for further action.

  Crime

  Nov 3
• Montreal police fire 7 officers over misconduct allegations

  At a news conference Monday, SPVM Chief Fady Dagher called it an unprecedented and historic day, announcing that the officers had turned in their guns and badges.

  Crime

  Nov 2
• 18-year-old cyclist killed in midday hit-and-run in Montreal

  Quebec's police watchdog says the vehicle was reportedly being pursued by an unmarked provincial police patrol car just before the deadly hit-and-run.

  Crime

  Oct 31
• Montreal police chief warns misconduct evidence will be ‘catastrophic’

  Montreal’s police chief warns more troubling revelations are coming as investigations continue into alleged misconduct involving officers.

  Crime

  Oct 30
• Montreal police explain why it took a day to dismantle unit accused of misconduct

  Montreal police say a 16-member patrol unit rocked by a racism scandal remained armed and active for nearly a full day after investigators secured enough evidence to take action.

  Canada

  Oct 29
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• Quebec coroner’s report questions suicide conclusion in death of 18-year-old

  A Quebec coroner says evidence does not establish suicide in the death of 18-year-old Emmanuel Diafouka. His family is calling for police to reopen the investigation.

  Canada

  Oct 23
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• Two Montreal police officers suspended over new misconduct allegations

  Montreal police say they have suspended two officers from a station downtown and opened a misconduct investigation. 

  Crime

  Oct 16