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• Man dies following armed assault near Montreal’s Chinatown

  A man who was assaulted Monday morning in the Ville-Marie borough has died of his injuries, Montreal police say.

  Crime

  Jun 30
  
• Quebec to appoint independent observer for Montreal police racism probe

  Quebec's minister of public security says if the probe doesn't shed full light on the events, he won't rule out the possibility of a public inquiry. 

  Canada

  Jun 15
  
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• 3 teens charged in fatal stabbing at Montreal North Walmart

  Three teenagers have been charged in the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man at a Walmart in Montreal North, prompting the city’s ninth homicide investigation so far this year.

  Crime

  Jun 3
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• Manslaughter charges laid in Old Montreal fire that killed 7

  The owner is also facing charges of criminal negligence causing bodily harm after eight people were injured in the fire at the Old Montreal building.

  Crime

  Mar 18
• 8 arrested after officers dismantle huge Toronto-Montreal cocaine ring

  In a major drug bust involving 50 officers, Montreal police dismantled a cocaine trafficking ring operating between Toronto and Quebec, arresting eight suspects.

  Crime

  Oct 22, 2025
• Montreal police probe whether incendiary materials tied to Middle East conflict

  The five people, including three minors, were arrested by Montreal police. Police say they were found 15 minutes apart possessing incendiary materials.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2024
• Montreal police department unveils new action plan to fight crime

  The focus is on winning the confidence of Montrealers by working more closely with Indigenous communities and fighting to end racism and discrimination within the police force.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2024
• Dead dog wrapped in tarp, legs bound, found in Montreal mall parking lot

  The Montreal SPCA is investigating after a disturbing discovery of a dog found dead and abandoned in an Anjou shopping centre parking lot last month.

  Crime

  Jun 12, 2024
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• Verdun bar the target of arson for 2nd time in less than a week: police

  Left with a shattered front door, the Verdun bar located on Wellington Street was the target of an attempted arson for the second time in less than a week.

  Crime

  Jun 11, 2024
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• Montreal riot police use tear gas, batons to dismantle pro-Palestinian street protest

  Dozens of officers in riot gear used tear gas and batons to disperse a crowd of protesters blocking President Kennedy street just after 3 p.m.

  Canada

  May 22, 2024