Thief Smashes Through Wall Between Two Businesses in Rock Forest

Thief Smashes Through Wall Between Two Businesses in Rock Forest

Sherbrooke, June 26, 2025 – On the morning of June 25, officers from the Sherbrooke Police Service were called to 4857 Boulevard Bourque, where a break-in occurred overnight at Bijouterie Concept. According to police, the suspect broke into the neighboring business, Barôma Yoga, and then smashed through the dividing wall to gain access to the jewelry store, from which money was stolen. The break-in happened sometime during the night of […]

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FOUND SAFEMissing Person Alert: David Fontaine, 51, Missing in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, June 18, 2025 — The Sherbrooke Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating David Fontaine, a 51-year-old man who went missing Wednesday morning under concerning circumstances. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Mr. Fontaine fled upon arrival at the CHUS Bowen, located at 580 Bowen South Street. Due to concerns related to his psychological health, authorities are worried for his safety. ➤ Description: Name: David Fontaine Age: 51 […]

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Environment

Investigation Underway After Suspicious Death and Critical Injury in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, June 15, 2025 – A police investigation is underway following a suspicious death and a critically injured man found overnight in Sherbrooke. Around 2:00 a.m., emergency services were called to 336 Ball Street after a witness reported an injured person outside the residence. Upon arrival, police, firefighters, and paramedics discovered a 38-year-old man with severe injuries outside the home. While securing the premises, officers located a 32-year-old woman inside […]

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Communications

Suspect Still Wanted In Connection to the Homicide of Junior Mouckagni Bouelili

Lac-Brome, Quebec, June 11, 2025 – Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the March 2, 2025 homicide of Junior Mouckagni Bouelili, age 29, but a third suspect is still on the run, according to the Sûreté du Québec. On the night of March 2nd, around 9:45 p.m., police from the Brome-Missisquoi detachment responded to a call about a vehicle fire on Moffat Road in Lac-Brome. Inside the burned […]

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Suspicious Car Fire Under Investigation in Bromptonville

Sherbrooke, June 5, 2025 – A suspicious vehicle fire has prompted a police investigation in the Bromptonville sector of Sherbrooke. At approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday morning, a witness called 9-1-1 to report an Audi car engulfed in flames at the intersection of Laval and Saint-Joseph streets. Emergency services responded quickly, with both police and firefighters arriving on the scene shortly afterward. Fortunately, responders confirmed that no one was inside the […]

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Suspicious Fire in Sherbrooke’s Nations Sector

Sherbrooke, June 2, 2025 – Emergency services responded around 1:00 PM on Saturday to a fire in a residential unit located at 325 des Mille-Abeilles Street in the Nations sector of Sherbrooke. Upon arrival, firefighters and police officers evacuated residents and took control of the situation. The Sherbrooke Fire Department was able to quickly contain the blaze, minimizing property damage. The fire is currently being treated as suspicious, according to […]

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Community Events

Sherbrooke Foundation Rallies for Youth in Need with Major Donation Weekend

Sherbrooke, May 1, 2025 - In this week’s Reaching Out to the Community, CJMQ spoke with Isabelle Grenier, Executive Director of the Fondation du Centre jeunesse de l’Estrie, about a powerful initiative aimed at helping youth under child protection transition into independent living. Grenier, who recently left politics to work directly with vulnerable youth, calls this leap “un grand saut”—her big bet on making a real difference. The Foundation’s current […]

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Drug and Contraband Raid in Sherbrooke Leads to Major Seizure – Three to Face Charges

SHERBROOKE, April 15, 2025 – A joint task force from the Sherbrooke Police Service and the Régie de police de Memphrémagog, operating under the ACCES Cannabis and ACCES Tobacco programs, executed two significant drug and contraband raids on Monday, March 31. The searches took place at 1063 rue Courcelette and 448 Galt Ouest, following a public tip and a short investigation. Authorities confirmed the two locations were being used for […]

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Federal Political Candidates in Estrie: Who’s Running in Your Riding

Sherbrooke, Quebec - April 9, 2025 - As the federal election looms, candidates across the Estrie region are preparing for the upcoming battle at the polls. Here's a look at the candidates running in your riding: Sherbrooke: Liberal Party (PLC): Élisabeth Brière (Incumbent) Conservative Party (PCC): Esteban Hord-Méndez New Democratic Party (NDP): Jean-Pierre Fortier Bloc Québécois (BQ): Pierre-Étienne Rouillard Green Party (PVC): Kevin McKenna People's Party of Canada (PPC): Alexandre […]

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