On July 7, 2026, at around 19:15 GMT, a Montreal police officer is alleged to have thrown a customer to the floor at Chez Parée bar, and subsequently initiated an investigation that sought to place blame on the patron.
The incident reportedly occurred inside the bar in Montreal, Quebec. The officer, identified only as a member of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), is said to have physically forced the patron onto the ground. Following the altercation, the officer allegedly opened a case that described the patron as the aggressor.
The patron has denied any wrongdoing and claims the officer’s report is inaccurate. The allegation has been reported to the SPVM internal affairs division, which is expected to review the conduct of the officer involved.
The case arrives amid broader public attention to police behavior in the city. Community groups and legal observers have called for transparent handling of complaints involving law‑enforcement officers.
No charges have been filed at this stage, and the officer has not been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The SPVM has indicated that standard procedures will be followed to assess the credibility of the claims.
The incident underscores the process by which complaints against police officers are examined in Montreal, with the outcome likely to influence public confidence in the department.