Arrest Made in Connection with Arson at Dollard-des-Ormeaux Synagogue

Montreal, April 10, 2025* — The **Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM)** has arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the **arson attack on a synagogue in Dollard-des-Ormeaux** that took place in the early morning hours of **December 18, 2024**. A nearby **Jewish community building** was also vandalized during the same incident.

The suspect was apprehended today in the **Anjou borough**. Following his arrest, police conducted a **search of a residence**, which led investigators from the **SPVM’s Criminal Arson and Explosives Unit** to seize various pieces of evidence related to the case. The suspect is expected to appear in custody at the **Montreal courthouse** later today. He will face charges determined by the **Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP).**

Incident Recap

At approximately **3 a.m. on December 18, 2024**, a 911 call reported a small fire at a **place of worship on Westpark Street** in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The first officers on the scene were able to extinguish the flames using a fire extinguisher, limiting the damage to the building, which was described as **minor**. Investigators later found an **incendiary device** at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing a suspect flee the area around the time of the fire.

During further checks of the surrounding area, police discovered that **two windows** of a Jewish community building located **across the street** had been **smashed**, suggesting a coordinated act of vandalism.

Investigation Ongoing

Despite the arrest, the **criminal investigation remains active**. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling **911**, contacting the nearest **SPVM neighbourhood station**, or by reaching out to **Info-Crime Montréal** anonymously and confidentially at **514-393-1133** or by completing a report on [infocrimemontreal.ca](https://www.infocrimemontreal.ca).

The SPVM continues to take these matters seriously, especially in light of recent concerns about hate-motivated incidents across the city.