The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is providing a brief update concerning the tragic fatalities of nine individuals that occurred in March 2023. As mentioned in a previous joint media release with RCMP, OPP, CBSA on June 6, 2024, our investigation into those responsible is ongoing. On August 22, 2024, Stephanie Square, 51, was arrested by Akwesasne Mohawk Police on the charge […]
Read moreOn July 22, 2024, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an individual discharging a firearm as the result of a dispute in Tsi Snaihne (Snye). The suspect fled prior to police arrival. Police attended the scene and commenced an investigation. On August 14, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, working in partnership with the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA), […]
Read moreGift card scams are becoming increasingly common. In the latest scam to hit Akwesasne, callers are claiming to be representatives from the Fibre-to-the-Home Project. They advise the homeowner that their fibre hookups are almost complete and the last step is to purchase $1000 (in gift cards) and call the scammer back. The scammer will then ask for the gift card […]
Read moreOn July 11, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service attempted to make a traffic stop in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The vehicle failed to stop for police. Two AMPS patrol cars were involved in the traffic stop attempt. While fleeing, the suspect vehicle and a patrol car made contact with each other. The suspect vehicle then departed the […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service will be celebrating Police Week from May 11-17, 2024. This year’s theme is “Committed to Serve Together.” We acknowledge the crucial partnership between members of a police service, between police services, between the police and other first responders, as well as between the police and the organizations and people in the communities they serve. It […]
Read moreThe Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) has teamed up with various First Nations agencies to host a week-long field trip for youth interested in policing and/or emergency management. From August 11-17, 2024, participants will have the opportunity to learn about career paths in public safety while receiving both cultural and emergency management training (First Aid/CPR, Live Fire/Extinguisher, etc.). Some […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, with the support of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, is taking proactive steps to enhance community safety and security with the installation of community safety street cameras throughout our jurisdiction. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a secure environment for all community members. Installations have begun and will continue until the project is completed throughout […]
Read moreOn Thursday and Friday, February 22 and 23, 2024, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Land-Based Healing Program, in collaboration with Akwesasne Child & Family Services, and Netflix, planned two special screenings for the community Akwesasne for Episode 1 of the new series, Avatar: The Last Airbender at the Port Theatre. Akwesasronon actress Kiawentiio, who is a main cast member […]
Read moreJoin Akwesasne’s first responders as they face off in a boot hockey challenge! The game will be held on Sunday, February 18 at Generations Park, 10 a.m. start time — come cheer on your team at this year’s Winter Carnival!
Read moreOn Friday, February 2, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police executed a search warrant at a Kawehno:ke residence subject to the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. Upon entry and a subsequent search, police located two loaded handguns. Further search with the assistance of an Ontario Provincial Police K9 resulted in approximately three (3) ounces of cocaine being […]
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