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236 storiesnewest firstlatest June 19, 2026page 11 of 12
A 28‑year‑old man suspected of being intoxicated stole a Montreal police cruiser on June 18, 2026; the vehicle was recovered 40 km away in Verchères within 30 minutes, leading to his arrest.
Montreal's latest financial report shows the costliest winter in a decade, record fine revenue, and police overtime expenses exceeding $80 million.
Black Montreal police staff sent a letter on June 18, 2026, expressing safety concerns after a patrol unit was dissolved due to serious racism allegations, urging leadership to ensure a safe workplace.
A 28‑year‑old man stole a Montreal police car on June 19, leading to a chase that spanned nearly 60 kilometres. Police are still pursuing the suspect and the vehicle.
The Montreal mayor will meet privately with the SPVM to discuss the planned dismantling of police district 39, causing the public hearing on the SPVM’s 2025 report to be postponed until after the meeting.
Montreal police leaders will meet city elected officials in a private session on June 22 to explain their response to racism allegations, a setting that limits public questioning.
A 28-year-old robbery suspect stole a Montreal police patrol car on June 19, leading to a nearly 60‑kilometre chase before being apprehended. Police recovered the vehicle and emphasized the seriousness of the offense.
The mayor will meet privately with the SPVM to plan the dismantling of PDQ 39, and the public hearing on the police service’s 2025 report has been postponed pending further review.
Internal data shows that municipal police forces in Quebec’s major metropolitan areas have issued thousands of fines for verbal insults toward officers between 2020 and 2026. The practice spans several large police services and reflects the application of municipal bylaws over the six‑year period.
Three boys, ages 12, 12 and 14, were arrested and charged after a stolen‑car chase on June 17 left a Toronto officer seriously injured and prompted another officer to fire his gun.
Quebec will appoint an independent observer to monitor the racism investigation into the Montreal Police Service, with a public inquiry as a possible next step if the probe does not fully clarify the incidents.
Sixteen SPVM officers from station 39 are being investigated for alleged hateful and racist conduct, prompting the mayor of Montreal-Nord to denounce racism amid ongoing community concerns about police profiling.
Police responded to gunfire at a Montreal park party on June 14, 2026, arresting one person and still searching for two suspects.
Montreal’s mayor pledged to provide answers and speed up body‑camera deployment after allegations of racist behavior by police officers, aiming to enhance transparency and restore public trust.
The Montreal police chief pledged to take measures addressing recent allegations of racism at the Montréal‑Nord station, responding to public concern and calls for accountability.
The mayor of Montreal‑Nord condemned racism after sixteen SPVM officers from post 39 were placed under investigation on June 14, 2026, for alleged hateful conduct, highlighting ongoing concerns about police discrimination in the area.
Police arrested one person after gunshots disrupted a celebration near a Montreal park on June 14, while two additional suspects remain at large.
Mayor Valérie Plante condemned alleged racist gestures by Montreal police officers and backed the SPVM’s investigation launched on June 13, 2026, stressing the city’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Quebec will appoint an independent observer to oversee the racism probe into the Montreal Police Service, and the minister indicated a public inquiry could follow if the investigation falls short.
Montreal will appoint an independent observer to monitor the police racism investigation after Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada demanded an external inquiry, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability.
