It was 4:54 a.m. when 911 was notified of a fire in that residential area, located almost at the western end of Saint-Martin Boulevard, on the Sainte-Dorothée’s side.

Arriving at 4:57 a.m., the first of the nine units of Laval’s Fire and Safety Department required for the intervention (34 firefighters), had no trouble figuring out the magnitude of the situation.

At that time, flames were visible on the first two of the four floors of the building, in addition to reaching the rest of the structure and igniting some of the balconies.

Maneuvers in extreme cold

While the wind factor forced work to be done in a temperature of around minus 20 degrees, firefighters first completed the evacuation of the premises.

Meanwhile, help was requested from the Service de police de Laval (SPL), Hydro-Québec, the Société de transport de Laval (STL), and the City of Laval’s public works department.

The firefighters mainly concentrated their efforts on stopping the spread of the flames to the other floors and to the roof of the building, valued at $6 million, noting that the smoke detectors of the place were functional.

It was around 6:24 a.m. that firefighters brought the fire under control, but it caused damage summarily assessed at $300,000 for the building, and $100,000 for its contents.

Eight people will have to relocate following the fire. The investigation was transferred to the SPL, the firefighters having been unable to determine its origin 100 per cent.

However, the fire would have most likely started on the first floor.

Due to freezing weather conditions, a firefighter injured his ankle while executing his duties.

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The latter is currently detained, following a first charge relating to crimes of sexual nature, but the investigation has established he also allegedly assaulted a second victim.

Investigators have reason to believe Cauvier may have made other victims, with different attack strategies.

The Facts

Initially arrested on Oct. 10 for attempted kidnapping, the suspect is now accused, in two different cases, for the following offences: kidnapping, sequestration, sexual assault, assault with a weapon, death threats and attempting to administer narcotics to its victims.

He allegedly approached them in outdoor parking lots to attempt to drug them, abduct them and physically assault them.

Although his action plan is similar (for each victim), investigators aren’t ruling rule out the hypothesis he could have used different schemes with other victims.

It’s also likely that he’s been active for many years in a larger sector of Laval, and the North Shore.

Anyone who would have been a victim of Cauvier, or has information about this file, can communicate, confidentially, on the SPL info line at 450 662-INFO (4636) or 911, mentioning the file. LVL-221001-007. (C.P./IJL)

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Most of the reports had similarities. The puppies, mostly French bulldog, had all been posted on classifieds websites.

The suspects showed up in groups at the address where the puppies were, and used force, sometimes even prohibited weapons like cayenne pepper, to flee with the pets.

Arrests

At the end of October 2021, an 18-year-old Laval resident was arrested, while in action, in Thurso, in the regional county municipality of Papineau.

After the arrest, SQ investigators from across the province worked together to link files, and submit them to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions, who issued arrest warrants, executed on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Investigators from the Vaudreuil-Dorion Major Crimes Investigation Team arrested Mohammed Bjitar and Algo Brian Fotso Youmby, both 19-year-old Laval residents, as well as Denzel Lina, a Blainvillois, also 19 years old.

The suspects had a video appearance, in connection with residential break-ins, robbery, possession of a prohibited weapon, and carrying a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Two of the three arrested suspects were already detained on Montreal soil, in a provincial establishment.

The third suspect also remains detained, following his first appearance in the case.

“Although this made it possible to resolve a few cases, including that which occurred on Oct. 25, 2021, in Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois, the investigation is continuing,” said the SQ by press release. “More arrests could follow.” (B.L.)

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911 was alerted around 7:46 a.m., witnessing gunshots in this small commercial complex located along Highway 440, south side, between Industriel Boulevard and Highway 15.

When SPL patrol officers arrived at the scene, a man was lying on the floor of the parking lot. His death was confirmed at the scene. The victim is said to be a 66-year-old man.

He would have died of his injuries, after being hit by more than one bullet, in this new episode of violence linked to a firearm in Laval.

Vehicle in Flames

Later, around 8:47 a.m., 911 received a call reporting a burned vehicle on 71st Avenue, just east of Lachapelle Bridge, in Chomedey.

That car was possibly set on fire by the suspect(s) in the homicide that occurred earlier in the morning.

At least one suspect would then have scampered off on foot toward Montreal, with Montreal’s police having been made aware of that development affecting its territory.

Arriving on the scene at 8:53 a.m., Laval firefighters brought the fire under control in just a minute, before transferring the investigation to the SPL; an investigation which should now be taken over by the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).

Organized Crime

Around 10 a.m., we learned the victim would be called Vincenzo Armani, a man known to the police.

Therefore, the investigation was transferred to the SQ because of a probable link with organized crime.

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Around 11:20 p.m., a 31-year-old man died when getting shot in his immobilized vehicle, on the roadway of that that sector of Saint-François, located just south of Lévesque Boulevard (east), facing the Rivière des Prairies.

As soon as they arrived on the scene, officers from the Service de police de Laval (SPL) quickly spotted the vehicle riddled with projectiles, while also noticing a victim inside of it, suffering from several bullets.

Police officers attempted resuscitation maneuvers, the victim’s death being noted on the scene.

A victim’s family member, rushed to the scene, was transported to a hospital centre due to a serious nervous shock.

Other Details

In the hours following that other event, an SPL dog handler provided assistance, as did forensic identification specialists, in order to collect as many elements as possible to shed light on the investigation.

After taking the various witness statements, the police will investigate whether cameras in the area could have captured images that could help make advance the investigation.

In its statement, the SQ says it will work closely with the SPL in this case, the sixth homicide, and fourth firearm-related homicide to occur in Laval since the beginning of the year.

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This new firearm discharge event occurred on Friday, Oct. 7, around 11:20 p.m., at which time 911 was inundated with calls indicating numerous detonations in that area, located just south of Lévesque Boulevard (east), facing the Rivière des Prairies.

As soon as they arrived on the scene, officers from the Service de police de Laval (SPL) quickly spotted the vehicle riddled with projectiles, while also noticing a victim inside of it, suffering from several bullets.

Police officers attempted resuscitation maneuvers, the victim’s death being noted on the scene.

A victim’s family member, rushed to the scene, was transported to a hospital centre due to a serious nervous shock.

Developments

The SPL quickly established a security perimeter, extending notably to de l’Harmonie Street.

After taking the various witness statements, the police will investigate whether cameras in the area could have captured images that could help make advance the investigation.

As for the security perimeter, it was to be relieved around 4 p.m., yesterday.

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Elements of investigation suggests that other people may have been victims, and investigators would like to get in touch with them.

Facts

On August 13, Benoit Hotte was at parc Bernard-Landry, formerly parc Prairie, located in Laval-Des-Rapides.

During the day, he would have put his hand in his pants while looking at a young girl, and then would have taken them down in front of her.

The accused appeared a first time on August 15 at Laval’s courthouse, on charges of indecent action and exhibitionism.

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