SPVM suspends 2 officers, reassigns 3, relocates Station 39 team amid ongoing misconduct investigation in Montreal North – including alleged racist acts
Posted June 12, 2026 11:10 pm.
Last Updated June 15, 2026 3:33 pm.
Late Friday night in Montreal, Police Chief Fady Dagher addressed serious allegations involving members of the police force assigned to Station 39 in Montreal North – including racist acts.
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) confirmed that, as part of an ongoing internal investigation, two officers have been suspended, three officers have been reassigned to administrative duties, and the remaining members of the immediate team have been relocated.
Dagher specified that 14 other police officers from precinct 39 were reassigned to duties not requiring any contact with citizens, in connection with this case. An entire team was thus disbanded.
The investigation was launched in March after SPVM employees reported allegations of unacceptable behaviour within the unit.
The information was considered serious enough to trigger an immediate internal probe, which is still ongoing.
Allegations involve disciplinary and possible criminal breaches
According to the SPVM, the alleged conduct may represent serious breaches of its disciplinary and police ethics codes, as well as possible violations of the Criminal Code. The allegations include misconduct during police interventions and discriminatory and racist behaviour toward citizens.
A file has been submitted to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP) for review.
The SPVM stated that the information gathered so far was sufficient to justify “major administrative measures” while the investigation proceeds.
The police chief specified that the investigation into these actions began in March, following information obtained by members of the SPVM. However, it was only on Thursday at noon that the SPVM received information that allowed them to file a report with the DPCP (Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions) and dismantle the police team, which was carried out Friday evening.
Earlier Friday evening, La Presse and Radio-Canada reported that police officers had allegedly cut the hair of racialized citizens to make “trophies.” Dagher indicated at a press conference that this was “part of the allegations.”
The police officers involved in this case reportedly have between three and four years of experience. Two women are part of the group of officers, the others are men.
Dagher says situation ‘completely unacceptable’
The police service reiterated that discriminatory or racist behaviour is not tolerated and is incompatible with its values.
It also emphasized that public trust is essential to its legitimacy and relationship with the communities it serves.
Chief Fady Dagher said the situation has had a deep impact on him, stating: “This proven situation is completely unacceptable, and I won’t hide the fact that it shocks me deeply. Maintaining a bond of trust with all communities is crucial. Our commitment to fighting racism and discrimination remains constant and unwavering. I can assure you that racism and any reprehensible behavior have no place here and will not be tolerated. The actions taken today are proof of that.”
Mayor says she is monitoring situation, calls for accountability
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said she has been informed of the situation and is closely monitoring developments.
In a social media statement, she reiterated that any form of racial profiling or violence is unacceptable.
She also said she has engaged with the Public Security Minister to push for faster implementation of body-worn cameras for police officers, describing them as a necessary step to strengthen accountability and public trust.
— Soraya Martinez Ferrada (@SorayaMartinezF) June 13, 2026
—With files from The Canadian Press, first published in French and translated by CityNews
