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FOUND SAFE – Disappearance of Mathias Charafeddine – Public Appeal

Montréal, October 23, 2024 – The Sûreté du Québec is seeking the public's assistance in locating Mathias Charafeddine, a 16-year-old from Shawinigan. Mathias was last seen on October 23 around 11:00 AM in the Brook Street area of Drummondville. His family has expressed concerns for his health and safety. Description: Height: 1.73 m (5'8") Weight: 67 kg (150 lbs) Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown He was reportedly wearing dark clothing and […]

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Weekend Arrests in Sherbrooke for Impaired Driving and Drug Possession

Sherbrooke, October 21, 2024 – Since Friday evening, Sherbrooke police have made several arrests for impaired driving due to alcohol. Below are the details of the weekend interventions: October 19, 1:58 AM: Police responded to a call from a concerned citizen who observed a driver stopped at a drive-thru at 3065 King Ouest, appearing intoxicated. Officers arrived and arrested the 37-year-old driver for impaired driving. He was brought to police […]

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Urgent: Missing Teen Océanne Lussier (17 Years Old)

Sherbrooke, October 18, 2024 - The Sherbrooke Police Service is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Océanne Lussier, a 17-year-old teenager who has been missing since July 24, 2024. Description: Name: Océanne Lussier Age: 17 years Gender: Female Race: White Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Brown-Red Height: 5'5" Weight: 125 lbs Clothing at the Time of Disappearance: Océanne was last seen wearing multicolored pants, a white T-shirt, and a […]

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Suspicious Fire in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, October 16, 2024 – Emergency services were called to 769 King George Street around 7:20 a.m. to respond to a fire. Police and firefighters quickly took control of the situation, and paramedics were also on site as a precaution, though no injuries were reported. The building, which was under renovation, had no occupants at the time. Firefighters were able to swiftly contain the fire, minimizing damage. The fire is […]

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CJMQ Radio Bingo Winners for October 15, 2024

Congratulations to all the winners of CJMQ Radio Bingo on October 15, 2024! It was an exciting evening filled with fun and fantastic prizes. Here are the results: First Game (Straight Line - $200.00): Winner: Jamie Berwick from Sawyerville Card purchased at: Dep. CPL LaChance Second Game (BNO - $300.00): Winner: Fabrice Juhasz from Lennoxville Card purchased at: Golden Lion Pub Third Game (Full Card - $1000.00): Winner: Olivier Pellizzari […]

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Partial Opening of the New Darche Overpass

Sherbrooke, October 15, 2024 – The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility informs the public that the new overpass at the Darche interchange will be partially opened on October 17. As with the temporary structure, only one lane per direction will be available until the complete opening of the interchange, scheduled for this fall. Partial road closures will allow for final work on the structure and surrounding areas, focusing mainly […]

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Summary of Long Weekend Events in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, October 15, 2024 – The Sherbrooke police were busy handling various incidents and scheduled operations over the long weekend. Below is a summary of the calls and events managed by the officers: Two arrests for impaired driving due to alcohol Around ten accidents with minor injuries or material damage Ten arrests or processing of individuals wanted under arrest warrants Fifteen calls regarding suspicious individuals or behaviors reported by citizens […]

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Arrest Made for Breaking and Entering at Sherbrooke College

Sherbrooke, October 15, 2024 – In the early hours of October 1st, around 1:50 AM, a suspect broke into Pavilion 1 of the Cégep de Sherbrooke, located at 375 Rue du Cégep. The suspect stole approximately $4,200 worth of tools, jewelry, and laptops while also causing damage to the property. The police quickly responded to a report on October 1st, and the case was handed over to the Criminal Investigations […]

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CJMQ Radio Bingo Winners – October 8, 2024

Congratulations to all the lucky winners of CJMQ’s Radio Bingo held on October 8th, 2024! A big thank you to everyone who participated, bought cards, and supported this exciting event. Here are the winners: First Game (Straight Line for $200): Dorothy Gagnon from Ayer's Cliff (card purchased at Dep. Massawippi). Second Game (BNO for $300): Juanita Gillam from Cookshire (card purchased at Blue Seal Animal Nutrition Centre). Third Game (Full […]

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