High-risk arrest executed by Peacekeepers

Peacekeepers

On the afternoon of August 7, 2025, at 15:54, the Kahnawake Peacekeepers received a report of a local male shooting at a large group of community members outside his residence on North Creek Road. Peacekeepers arrived on scene and tactically entered the residence and performed a high-risk arrest of the male.

The male was held in custody to appear before a judge. Joseph So:se Montour, DOB 1995/07/22, was formally charged with two (2) counts of assault with a weapon, two (2) counts of uttering death threats, possession of a weapon and an imitation of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, and breach of a release order.

Mr. Montour’s next court appearance will be scheduled at a later date.

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For further information on this announcement, contact:
Constable Kyle Zachary #091 at 450-632-6505

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Easter Holiday office closure

Friday, April 3rd & Monday, April 6th, 2026

All administrative offices of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will be closed.

 

Please note the following changes to Waste Management Department services during this period:

 

  • Friday, April 3rd – Administrative offices closed
  • Monday, April 6th – Waste Management services resume as usual; however, there will be no cardboard drop‑offs
  • Monday, April 6th – Transfer Depot will operate with reduced hours, from 8am to 2pm

 

Garbage pickup service will continue through the holiday without interruption.

 

All essential services will remain operational throughout the office closures. Regular administrative office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th, at 8:30am.