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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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Gang violence suspected after man shot and killed outside Montreal music studio

  The victim, who was found on the sidewalk, was a local rapper, according to local media reports. Montreal police say suspects fled the scene after the gunfire.

  Crime

  May 15, 2024
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• Two men with ‘serious’ gunshot wounds after shooting in Lachine

  First responders found two men on a residential street in Lachine with 'serious' gunshot wounds to the upper body after gunfire was reported to police on Sunday night.

  Crime

  May 6, 2024
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• Windows shattered, property damaged as May Day protests turn violent in Montreal

  Windows were smashed and property was damaged as dozens of masked demonstrators marched through downtown streets in Montreal for what is referred to as May Day.

  Crime

  May 2, 2024