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CTV News
16-07-2025
- CTV News
Quebec man charged after Calgary senior scammed out of more than $300K in crypto fraud
A Quebec man has been charged in relation to a cryptocurrency scam that resulted in a Calgary senior losing more than $300,000. In June 2022, the senior was contacted by someone posing as her grandson. He said he had been in a vehicle collision and faced drug-related charges. He asked the victim to contact his lawyer, who was also part of the scam, and asked her to make daily payments to help him make bail and pay a lawyer. Over six weeks, the victim was directed by the fake lawyer to deposit large amounts of money from her bank account into Bitcoin ATMs. She made more than 300 deposits of in excess of $300,000. The victim became suspicious over time and reported it to police. Calgary police, working with its cybercrime and blockchain investigations team, launched an investigation and were able to identify a suspect who they believed was responsible. In March 2023, Calgary police investigators, with help from the Longueuil police, executed search warrants at a home in Brossard, Que., and a Montreal business in relation to the incident. As a result, earlier in July, Jeremy Rattray, a 34-year-old resident of Brossard, Que., was charged with one count of fraud over $5,000, one count of laundering the proceeds of crime and two counts of identity theft. He's scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 12. Police ask Calgarians to be on high alert for fraudsters and scammers. 'We continue to remind the public to be aware of cryptocurrency scams,' said Staff Sgt. Gary Novokowsky. 'Fraudsters are increasingly impersonating family members, lawyers or members of law enforcement agencies to manipulate victims, particularly seniors, into believing a loved one is in trouble,' 'If you receive a call asking you to withdraw funds or send money to unknown individuals, hang up and do not engage with the person.' Anyone who has suffered a financial loss or had personal information compromised because of fraud can report it to police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- CTV News
Longueuil police looking for missing teen possibly in Montreal
Kellyane Beaupré has been missing since June 15. (SPAL) Longueuil police are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl who could be in Montreal. Kellyane Beaupré was last seen June 15 in Boucherville. She has short brown hair, dark eyes, missing front teeth and nose and ear piercings. She was wearing a graphic white t-shirt, blue jeans and beige platform Crocs with green and pink details. She could be in downtown Montreal near the En Marge 12-17 youth shelter on Alexandre-DeSève Street or the Longueuil metro station, according to police. Police say they worry for her safety and urge anyone who sees her to call 911 or contact their local police station.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Man in hospital after shooting in Longueuil
A Longueuil police badge is shown in Longueuil, Que. (Source: Longueuil police) A man in his 30s is in hospital after a shooting in the Longueuil borough of Greenfield Park, on Montreal's South Shore, Wednesday night. Longueuil police (SPAL) received a 911 call at 8:30 p.m. about the incident at 1700 Victoria Ave. Once on site, officers located the victim, who was transported to hospital with injuries to the upper body. His life is not considered to be in danger. No arrests have been made. A security perimeter has been established in the area. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or anonymously contact Info-Azimut at 450 646 8500 or online.
CTV News
23-06-2025
- CTV News
Unconscious person found after Longueuil fire
Vehicles from the Longueuil police (SPAL) are parked in the municipality on March 4, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi) One person was found unconscious and a second suffered from severe smoke inhalation following a fire at a home in Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore. Longueuil police (SPAL) says it received a call from the fire department about the fire at 7 a.m. Monday at a single-storey home on Viger Street in the Saint-Hubert borough. The force says it found the two people, one unconscious and the other suffering from severe smoke inhalation. That person was treated by paramedics, and their life is not considered to be in danger. A third person who was also in the home is being interviewed by police. Officials say they have yet to determine what caused the fire. A security perimeter has been established to allow investigators to canvass the scene.
CTV News
16-06-2025
- CTV News
Driver crashes into Boucherville home before fleeing on foot
A driver crashes into a house in Boucherville on Montreal's South Shore before fleeing on foot. (SPAL/Facebook) Police on Montreal's South Shore are searching for a driver who crashed into a house in Boucherville before fleeing on foot. Longueuil police (SPAL) received a 911 call at 10:10 p.m. Sunday about the collision at a home on Marie-Victorin Boulevard. When officers arrived on site, they located an overturned vehicle and found damage to the property and home. 'Everything suggests that speed and alcohol were factors, but the investigation will determine the exact cause of the collision,' said Mélanie Mercille, a spokesperson with Longueuil police. The force says no one in the home was injured. The driver, who fled on foot on Marie-Victorin Boulevard, is believed to be in his 30s. 'Officers are searching for the man so they can arrest him,' confirmed Mercille. A security perimeter has been set up in the area.
