On August 31st, the SRMT Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program, MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program, and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service teamed up for their annual event in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day. Luminaries lit up the Tewathahita Walking Trail at Generations Park as community members honoured their loved ones lost to overdosing and raised awareness of the opioid epidemic. […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is reminding the community, especially parents and youth, that there has been a curfew in place since 1973 for youth. No youth under the age of 16 are permitted to be in the streets or public areas after 10 p.m. Parents that permit their children to violate this law may be subject to a fine. […]
Read moreOn Saturday, August 5, 2023 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to two calls of foreign nationals in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis). Police located a family of four walking on the roadway in Kana:takon, and a second family of nine was located at a private residence. The individuals were turned over to Canadian authorities and an investigation […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service has identified the body of a man that was found in the St. Lawrence River on July 3, 2023 in the area of Ross Island, Akwesasne. The coroner’s office has provided confirmation that the individual is Casey Oakes, age 30 of Akwesasne, who went missing in March 2023. We wish to extend our condolences […]
Read moreOn Friday, July 21, 2023, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances act search warrant at a residence in the district of Kana:takon (St. Regis), Akwesasne, Quebec. The search warrant execution was the result of an investigation into street level drug trafficking of a controlled substance. As a result of the investigation police seized approximately […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to inform the community that over the past few weeks, police have responded to vehicle collisions involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and golf carts. In the investigations, both drivers and passengers were not wearing proper safety equipment which resulted in serious injury. An ATV (including 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides, etc.) are meant to be […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is investigating the discovery of a deceased person in the St. Lawrence River on Monday, July 3, 2023 at approximately 2 p.m. The body was recovered in the vicinity of Ross Island, Akwesasne. Police are awaiting confirmation from the coroner’s office regarding the identity of the individual. We will share this information as soon […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Public Safety invites proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS). The purpose of this strategic plan is to outline the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of AMPS, and provide a roadmap for its operations and initiatives over the next five (5) […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 12:00 PM. Central dispatch received a call reporting the sound of gunshots near Butters Store in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis, QC). AMPS patrols arrived on the scene, and canvassed shell casings were recovered. No injuries were reported. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to congratulate four new police constables who successfully completed the Basic Constable Training course at the Ontario Police College. The four officers continued their training and recently graduated from the Provincial Police Academy in Orillia, Ontario. The newly sworn-in officers are: Joey BrissonDanai DelormeAhwennaseh MitchellKahetonni Mitchell […]
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