The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is honoured to participate in the inaugural Tree of Hope event, organized by the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program, Cornwall Police, and the City of Cornwall. This event aims to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) while bringing the community together to remember and reflect. The Tree of Hope […]
Read moreKawehno:ke, Akwesasne – On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) executed a criminal code search warrant at a residence on Jocko Road, on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). The search warrant execution was the result of a criminal investigation conducted by the service’s Community Safety Enforcement Unit. As a result of the search, one non-local male was […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program are notifying the community of a possible wildcat sighting that was reported on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 in the area of the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The exact species of the wildcat is unknown. Bobcats are common in our region and pose little threat. Cougars are […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or organizations to provide Mobile Crisis Response Worker services. The goal of this position is to enhance police officers’ capacity to respond effectively to mental health crisis calls, improve awareness of mental health and addiction issues, and support the mental health and wellness of our officers through comprehensive […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
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