Five Montreal police officers have been suspended without pay for periods ranging from 30 to 42 days after a court found them responsible for a 2018 police pursuit that left a civilian seriously injured. The court’s decision, announced on July 25, 2026, marks the latest disciplinary action related to the incident, which took place in Montreal, Quebec. The officers’ suspensions reflect the severity of the chase and its impact on a woman who suffered significant injuries during the pursuit.
The 2018 incident involved a high‑speed chase through city streets that ended with the civilian woman being caught in the aftermath. Although the exact circumstances of the chase have not been detailed in the ruling, the court determined that the officers’ participation contributed to the woman’s injuries. As a result, each of the five officers will be barred from duty without pay for a term that varies between one month and just over six weeks, depending on individual findings.
The ruling arrives as part of ongoing scrutiny of police conduct in Montreal, where authorities have faced public pressure to ensure accountability for actions that endanger civilians. While the court has imposed the suspensions, it has not disclosed any further penalties or remedial measures beyond the loss of pay and temporary removal from active duty. The suspended officers remain subject to internal reviews that could lead to additional outcomes.
The woman injured in the 2018 chase has not been named in the court documents, and details of her recovery have not been released. The case underscores the legal system’s role in addressing police pursuits that result in civilian harm and signals that similar incidents may be subject to comparable disciplinary measures in the future.