Thursday, April 10, 2025
Montreal man arrested for synagogue arson and Jewish center vandalization
A Montreal man allegedly involved in the firebombing of a Dollard-des-Ormeaux synagogue and vandalization of a Jewish community building in December was arrested by the Montreal Police Service (SPVM) on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old Anjou resident was set to appear before the Montreal courthouse the same day to face charges for setting a fire to the Congregation Beth Tikvah synagogue with an "incendiary object" and smashing two windows of a nearby community center.
Despite the arrest, the criminal investigation is continuing, the SPVM noted in a Wednesday statement.
The Jewish Community Council of Montreal thanked the SPVM on X for their "focus, hard work and drive to get these horrible people off of our streets."
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Quebec praised law enforcement for their efforts, but noted that it was now the responsibility of prosecutors to ensure that deterrence would be established.
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