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587 storiesnewest firstlatest June 13, 2026page 30 of 30
Mayor Valérie Plante announced on June 13 that public trust in Montreal police has been damaged and promised a faster rollout of body‑cameras, responding to recent accusations of racist conduct within the force.
Montreal Police Service suspended and disbanded a team of officers from station 39 in Montreal‑Nord on June 12, 2026, after allegations of racist conduct, initiating an internal investigation.
The Montreal police announced a probe of sixteen officers from the Montreal‑North precinct over racism allegations, prompting community reactions of shock yet no surprise. The internal investigation remains ongoing, with results pending.
Montreal police set up a mobile command post at Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital on June 11 to coordinate the search for a 75‑year‑old woman reported missing the day before. The temporary hub will centralise resources and communications as the investigation proceeds.
Montreal police and partner agencies disrupted a vehicle‑theft ring on June 11, citing suspected ties to the Hells Angels, in an effort to combat a persistent auto‑theft problem in Quebec.
Police are seeking the driver who fled after striking a pedestrian in Montreal’s Ville‑Marie district early on June 11, 2026, and have asked the public for assistance in locating the suspect.
A police chase in Mirabel ended when a suspect's vehicle hit a Hydro‑Québec pole, injuring two people, one critically, and prompting a hospital response.
