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Screenwriter Kosta Kondilopoulos brings true-crime edge to new film Mob Cops

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Screenwriter Kosta Kondilopoulos brings true-crime edge to new film Mob Cops

MATTHEW DALDALIAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
matt.newsfirst@gmail.com

North Shore screenwriter Kosta Kondilopoulos, a longtime Laval resident now based in SaintEustache, is back with another gritty crime story—Mob Cops, a feature inspired by the real-life scandal of two NYPD officers who moonlighted for the mob.

His beginning

Screenwriter Kosta Kondilopoulos sitting at a cafe after discussing his latest film, Mob Cops on June 4, 2025. (Photo: Matthew Daldalian, Newsfirst Multimedia)

Kondilopoulos’s path to screenwriting wasn’t linear. Originally focused on graphic design, he kept writing on the side. Eventually, he would enter an international screenwriting competition where he advanced to the quarterfinals—a milestone that gave him the confidence to keep going.

Later, during the pandemic, acquaintance and director Danny A. Abeckaser reached out with a film idea. Kondilopoulos ran with it, wrote the screenplay, and the film was made. That collaboration marked the start of an ongoing creative partnership that continues to this day.

Mob Cops, directed by Abeckaser and starring Jeremy Luke and Bo Dietl, hit the small screen in April and marked the latest collaboration between Kondilopoulos and the L.A.-based director. “This one was interesting to write because everything that happened in there pretty much happened,” Kondilopoulos said.

The story…

The story behind Mob Cops is drawn from the notorious case of two former police detectives convicted in the 2000s of carrying out murders and leaking intelligence for two crime families. While names and certain details were changed, the screenwriter made sure the core timeline stayed intact.

“When you start researching these stories, every article you read, every video you watch— the beats kind of stick out,” he explained. “I always write a timeline, and anything that sticks out, clear waypoints in the story, I put them down.” To pack the complex real-life events into a watchable runtime, Kondilopoulos introduced a layered voiceover structure that shifts between characters—a choice that keeps the narrative moving and injects personality.

“It starts off with a cop telling his side of the story, and then it cuts to another character taking over the voiceover, and then again,” Kondilopoulos said. It kind of adds a little bit of a fun play to it.” Kondilopoulos’s fingerprints are most visible in the film’s dialogue—an element he uses to inject humanity into even the darkest characters.

“There’s like comedy, kind of within the seriousness,” he said. “In real life, there’s jokes. Even bad guys joke around, and it makes them more human.” That balance—between levity and darkness—helps Mob Cops deliver both character and pace. And for Kondilopoulos, pace is key. “Number one, I want people to be entertained,” he said.

“I want them to not feel like they wasted an hour and a half.” Beyond just entertaining viewers, he hopes the film sparks curiosity—ideally leaving people wondering, “Did that really happen?” and feeling compelled to look up the real events afterward.

Writing the script

Though Mob Cops is based on real events, its tone and rhythm are shaped by Kondilopoulos’s love for thrillers and classic mob films. He draws inspiration from directors like Scorsese and gravitates toward stories that blend tension, violence, and unexpected twists.

He said that influence shows in the way he writes morally complex characters and injects humanity into even the grittiest scenes. Working from Montreal, Kondilopoulos keeps a strict writing routine, waking up early each morning to put in several hours before the day begins. While he outlines each script carefully, he says the story often takes on a life of its own as he writes.

Much of Mob Cops’ success will hinge on its performances, and Kondilopoulos points to lead actor Jeremy Luke as a standout. “He really transformed and created a character in this one,” he said. “He put on a fat suit, grew the mustache—he really stuck to his character.”

Luke, who had previously worked with Kondilopoulos on Inside Man, was filming in Montreal when the writer suggested him for the lead. “He ran with it. He meditated, did his research, made a tape… and Danny had another guy lined up but once he saw the tape, he went with Jeremy.” Bo Dietl, a former NYPD detective playing a key supporting role, also impressed.

Kondilopoulos said the performance was layered, and to him, inspired from his former life, which added to its authenticity. For Kondilopoulos, Mob Cops continues a working rhythm with Abeckaser that began during the pandemic and has now spanned several films. “I try to bring my love of the movies that I like into it,” Kondilopoulos said. “Even within the limits — I try to find ways to make it mine.”

Future projects

Following the release of Mob Cops, Kondilopoulos has several projects in the pipeline. One of his upcoming films, The Perfect Gamble, starring David Arquette and Daniella Pick Tarantino is currently in production. He’s also working on a new short film and continues to develop original feature scripts at his own pace.

While much of his recent work has been based on real events, he’s interested in exploring new genres, including supernatural thrillers, and plans to take more creative risks with future personal projects. Mob Cops is available now on Amazon Prime.

Leaf buildup on Harvard Avenue raises concerns among residents

Matthew Ralph Daldalian
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Leaf buildup on Harvard Avenue raises concerns among residents

MATTHEW DALDALIAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
matt.newsfirst@gmail.com

Residents of Harvard Avenue in Chomedey have expressed frustration over what they describe as minimal cleanup efforts from the City of Laval, despite the area being densely populated with mature trees that shed heavily.

While the buildup of leaves is most visible in the spring and fall, locals say this year has been especially troublesome. Many residents now take it upon themselves to manually clean the debris each day, citing a lack of effective municipal response.

Cleaning the street

“Every single day, we’re out with blowers and shovels,” said Harvard Avenue resident Christos Kouloukis. “We try to clean the street ourselves, but the service is zero.” Kouloukis is not alone.

His neighbour, real estate broker George Plessas, said that while newly installed electronic no-parking signs are meant to signal when mechanical brooms will pass, he hasn’t seen the cleaners show up. “The signs light up, we move our cars, but no one ever comes to clean the street,” he said.

Municipal councillor Aglaia Revelakis speaking with Harvard Avenue resident George Plessas on the state of the street on June 18, 2025. (Photo: Matthew Daldalian, Newsfirst Multimedia)

“We all end up coming out in the evenings with our own hoses just to keep the front of our homes clean.” The issue isn’t confined to Harvard Avenue. According to Chomedy municipal councillor Aglaia Revelakis, similar complaints are coming in from across the Chomedy district and even from neighbouring areas.

She’s also recently received a call from a resident near a surrounding street who reported that the street cleaner had not passed despite repeated calls to 311. “There are side streets where it’s already mid-June, and the broom hasn’t passed yet,” said Revelakis. “That’s unacceptable because it affects the city’s image. If visitors see dirty streets, that reflects poorly on us.”

New signs

She explained that the city has attempted to modernize its approach with new digital signage, designed to inform residents when they must move their vehicles for street cleaning. However, she claimed that the rollout has not gone smoothly. In some cases, signs were activated but ignored. In others, residents informed her the lights never turned on at all.

“People don’t know what to do when the signs are flashing,” she said. “The city may need to go around with pamphlets explaining the system, because the brooms can’t do their job if cars are parked on both sides.”

Panagiotis Gomatos cleaning leaves built up at the front of his house on June 18, 2025. (Photo: Municipal councillor, Aglaia Revelakis)

The situation has also stirred concerns about flooding. Residents have informed Ms. Revelakis that they are particularly anxious after the August 2024 storms that caused basement flooding throughout the area. Many fear that leaf buildup could lead to clogged storm drains during heavy rainfall.

“I didn’t used to do this before retirement,” said Panagiotis Gomatos, who was cleaning leaves with a small broom outside his home. Gomatos is a retiree living in Chomedy. “Now I do it because I’m scared. If the sewer doesn’t take the water, and then you get torrential rainfall, it’ll just come down the driveway.” He added that he couldn’t imagine how people who work full-time would manage to clean regularly.

The city’s response

The city of Laval says it is aware of the complaints. In a written response, city spokesperson Carolanne L. Gagnon acknowledged the accumulation of plant matter in certain areas, particularly on Harvard Avenue and 92nd Avenue.

However, she stressed that there was “no risk to the proper functioning of the catch basins” at those locations. According to the city, the accumulation is tied to the particular tree species along those roads, which shed more debris during certain times of the year.

Laval said these streets will be cleaned soon as part of its spring mechanical broom schedule, and added that residential roads are swept three to four times annually, depending on seasonal conditions. The city also encouraged residents to use brown bins or paper bags for leaf disposal, and to contact 311 for urgent cases.

“In the event of an urgent situation, residents can contact 311 so the issue can be quickly evaluated by our teams,” Gagnon wrote. Still, some residents say it’s not enough. They argue that recurring problems with both the physical cleaning and the updated signage system need to be addressed more directly. For now, many continue to sweep, shovel, and hose down their streets—waiting for the city to catch up.

City of Laval jumps on the Artificial Intelligence bandwagon

Martin C. Barry
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City of Laval jumps on the Artificial Intelligence bandwagon

With an eye on maximizing all sectors of economic activity using every means available, the City of Laval has announced its entry into a strategic partnership with Ivado, Canada’s largest consortium for Artificial Intelligence research, training and development.

Beginning this fall, specialized training will be made available to managers and employees at businesses in Laval through the agreement reached by the city’s economic development arm, Laval économique, with Ivado.

The sectors of the Laval economy expected mostly to take up the offer include the life sciences, manufacturing, information technology (IT), commerce, agro-food, and tourism. The goal, according to the city, is to encourage the digital transformation of companies, to strengthen their ability to compete and to stimulate scientific research.

“In Laval, we believe that innovation is the engine of our economic growth,” says Mayor Stéphane Boyer. “We are clearly determined to make our city the go-to reference for businesses that hope to accelerate their digital transformation, and this partnership with IVADO is another lever being brought to bear to strengthen our commitment.

“It’s by wagering on these technologies that we will be able to strengthen our competitiveness in order to ensure a sustainable growth for our regional economy,” added Boyer.

In a statement, IVADO said the agreement with Laval marks the first time the consortium works collaboratively with a municipality. Led by the University of Montreal, IVADO has four other partners: Polytechnique Montréal, HEC Montréal, Université Laval and McGill University.

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New outdoor chalet opens at Laval’s Berge aux Quatre-Vents

Just in time for the vacation period and summer heat-waves, the City of Laval opened a new chalet pavilion at the Berge aux Quatre-Vents along the Rivière des Mille Îles in Laval-Ouest.

The building, costing more than $4 million, was paid for through financial aid provided through the Montreal Metropolitan Community’s “Trame verte et bleue” program, as well as from the Quebec government.

“People will be able from now on to better enjoy the Mille Îles River thanks to this upgrading of the Berge aux Quatre-Vents,” said Sainte-Rose CAQ MNA Christopher Skeete who helped make the project a reality.

“The construction of this reception building is an enhancement to the wealth of nature to be found in Laval by making it more accessible during the summer as well as in winter. This initiative will improve the quality of life of citizens, while making the region more attractive.”

The new building includes a multipurpose room, a cloakroom, washrooms, an outside shower, an area for borrowing outdoors equipment, and a halt for cyclists. It’s worth noting that the City of Laval has undertaken to make improvements at the Berge aux Quatre-Vents for several years now.

Photo: New outdoor chalet opens at Laval’s Berge aux Quatre-Vents.

Microbiome project kicked off at Carré Laval

The City of Laval has signed an agreement with a group of scientific research organizations to take part in the Urban Microbiome Network project, from which Laval hopes to obtain precise information to guide some of its future decisions.

Génome Québec, the Fond de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQ) and the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) are leading the project which is initially being deployed at Carré Laval, the new multi-purpose development located on city-owned land a short distance from the Palais de Justice.

Mayor Stéphane Boyer helps gather some of the first samples for the urban microbiome project at the Carré Laval site.

The researchers hope to learn more about the biodiversity of green spaces located within urban areas, specifically with respect to DNA and genetic composition. The city for its part hopes something might be learned from the data that will be shared by the researchers.

The urban microbiome includes microorganisms present in an urban environment, including the air, water and soil, as well as infrastructure such as buildings, transportation and other amenities. Each city is considered to have its own unique signature in this respect.

Over a period of two years, a vast campaign of sampling will be undertaken in several sectors of Laval, beginning with Carré Laval. Several hundred Laval residents will be helping gather samples.

“With the Urban Microbiome Network project, Laval reaffirms its commitment towards innovation and sustainable development,” says Mayor Stéphane Boyer. “This initiative perfectly illustrates our vision in which science and nature work together in harmony to improve the quality of life of all our citizens.”

Lakhoyan Olivier sees Pablo Rodriguez forming a new Liberal government in 2026

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Lakhoyan Olivier sees Pablo Rodriguez forming a new Liberal government in 2026

‘He’s going to build bridges,’ says Chomedey MNA, an early backer of the PLQ’s new leader

With Pablo Rodriguez now leader of the Quebec Liberals after a hard-fought campaign, Chomedey Liberal MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier says she is optimistic the former federal cabinet minister will be able to return the party to power in the next provincial election in October 2026.

Rodriguez won the race after two rounds of voting with 52.3 per cent support from party members at the June 9-14 leadership convention in Quebec City. His only other close contender was Charles Milliard who finished with 47.7 per cent support.

In his victory speech, Rodriguez talked about his background as an Argentina-born political refugee who arrived in Canada at age eight. His father was a human rights lawyer whose defense of political dissidents made him the target of one of South America’s most brutal regimes.

From the left, Matane commercial lawyer Marc Bélanger, Beauce agronomist and economist Mario Roy, former Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec head Charles Milliard, former federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez and former Conseil du patronat du Québec head Karl Blackburn during the PLQ leadership campaign.

A Trudeau gov’t vet

Rodriguez was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004, representing the Honoré-Mercier riding in Montreal. As a senior member of former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government, he held various ministerial positions in cabinet, including Heritage and Transport.

He left cabinet and began sitting in the House as an Independent MP in September 2024, after announcing he would be entering provincial politics and becoming a contender for the Quebec Liberal Party’s leadership.

Address convention attendees on June 14, Rodriguez called the new role the “honour of a lifetime,” while saying it was the beginning of new era for the Quebec Liberals and all of Quebec.

“We need to look toward the future, to build tomorrow’s Quebec for our children and grandchildren,” he told journalists.

Won’t run until Oct. 2026

Pablo Rodriguez has said that his intention is to wait until the 2026 election to run for a National Assembly seat, rather than running in a by-election sooner. But he still plans to put in appearances periodically as PLQ leader at the Quebec National Assembly building to give press conferences.

The effect of new leadership at the PLQ was already being felt within days of Rodriguez’s victory.  A Pallas Data poll conducted shortly afterwards showed a rise in voting intentions for the provincial Liberals at the expense of the currently governing Coalition Avenir Québec.

However, the Parti Québécois (PQ) was still leading with 31 per cent of voter intentions even though the Liberals under Rodriguez were not far behind at 26 per cent. The CAQ was in third place at just 15 per cent.

The previous Pallas Data poll, published in March 2025, put the Liberals at 22 per cent.

‘We preferred Pablo’

Chomedey Liberal MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier was among the earliest supporters of Pablo Rodriguez’s campaign to become the PLQ’s leader. In an interview this week with The Laval News, she said that of all the PLQ conventions she’s attended since her late teens when she first joined the Quebec Liberals, this one stood out especially for its positive spirit.

“It was joyful,” she said, while adding that she felt all the candidates were worthy. “But we preferred Pablo, of course. We’re really happy about the outcome because Pablo is going to be able to do a lot of things for Quebec.”

The Quebec Liberal Party’s newly-elected leader, Pablo Rodriguez, is seen here with Chomedey Liberal MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier (left) and Mont-Royal Liberal MNA Michelle Setlakwe during a meet-the-candidates gathering held in Laval in March. (Photo: Martin C. Barry, Laval News)

She described him as a “true nationalist Canadian-Quebecer who proved over and over that he’s got the leadership and has the talent of a great communicator. I feel that with his strong communicator skills he’s going to be able to inspire and unite Quebecers around the Quebec Liberal Party.”

Bridging federal and provincial

She believes Rodriguez will be especially well-positioned to build a strong rapport between the provincial and federal governments because of his extensive experience with the latter.

“He’s going to build bridges between Canada, all the provinces and beyond,” she said, noting that Rodriguez gained experience dealing with U.S. officials during Donald Trump’s first term as president, when Rodriguez played a key role in getting key legislation passed supporting Canadian media.

“Pablo Rodriguez was in that government that had to deal with turbulent relations with the U.S. at that time,” said Lakhoyan Olivier. “So, he should be able to find a solution to deal with Trump this time, too, because of his experience. He’s done it before.”

A polarized election?

Some political observers have noted that Pablo Rodriguez’s leadership of the Quebec Liberals may create a polarized political environment leading into next year’s election. They suggest his longtime association with federalism will contrast strongly with the separatist doctrine of the Parti Québécois, which currently leads the polls in Quebec voters’ intentions.

Lakhoyan Olivier sees this as a theme that may emerge next year as a challenge to the province’s voters.

“People have to decide between clinging to ideology – separation referendum and all its negative consequences – or better quality of life by giving the PLQ a majority government,” she said. “That’s the real question we need to ask ourselves.”

Lakhoyan Olivier, who is the PLQ’s official critic for tourism in the party’s most recent shadow cabinet, said Rodriguez had convened a special gathering of the PLQ caucus in the coming weeks, at which time new shadow cabinet appointments will be discussed with all the caucus members.

Laval News Volume 33-13

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Laval News Volume 33-13

The current issue of the Laval News, volume 33-13, published on June 25th, 2025.
Covering Laval local news, politics, and sports.
(Click on the image to read the paper.)

SQ leads province-wide crackdown on sexual and violent offenders

Martin C. Barry
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SQ leads province-wide crackdown on sexual and violent offenders

The Sûreté du Québec worked closely with the Laval Police and other law enforcers across the province during the first two weeks of June to target nearly 70 individuals who have been identified as at-risk violent offenders, as well as some who committed sexual assault infractions.

According to the provincial police force, the surveillance and verification operation focused on two categories of offenders: those with previous run-ins with the law who had court-imposed conditions to follow, and those who are registered on the national list of sexual offenders.

Among other things, those whose names appear in the sexual offenders’ registry are legally obliged to furnish a DNA sample, and to notify the police of any change in their personal address.

This was the second year the Laval Police took part in the operation.

In Laval, the police deployed several squads of officers to conduct surveillance on six offenders residing in Laval over a period of 10 days.

As a result of the surveillance and verifications, three individuals were arrested after it was determined they weren’t following the conditions imposed on them.

Anyone with information regarding a registered offender they believe may not be following legal contitions is urged to contact the Laval Police’s confidential Info-Line at 450-662-INFO (4636), or call 9-1-1.

Harden proceeds with sale of part of Méga Centre Notre-Dame site

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Harden proceeds with sale of part of Méga Centre Notre-Dame site

Montreal-based commercial property developer Harden says it has gone ahead with the sale of a 27-acre portion of the Méga Centre Notre-Dame along Autoroute 13 in Laval to Rosefellow, an industrial real estate developer, for a purchase price of $75M.

According to Harden, the transaction marks a key milestone in the Méga Centre site’s transformation, “supporting broader redevelopment efforts and reinforcing a long-term commitment to enhancing Laval’s economic and commercial vitality.”

Harden co-owns the property with RioCan in a 50 per cent partnership.

“The portion sold to Rosefellow was a less productive area of the site,” Harden acknowledged in their statement.

“This strategic disposition enables targeted reinvestment into the retail core of Méga Centre Notre-Dame, accelerating its transformation into a productive, dynamic destination for residents, workers, and visitors alike,” they added.

“With new retailers like Sephora already open, Krispy Kreme on the way, and major expansions by iconic brands such as Winners/HomeSense, Gap, Banana Republic, La Vie En Rose, Dollarama and Poulet Rouge, Méga Centre Notre-Dame is entering a new chapter that reflects our dedication to creating lasting value for residents and businesses alike,” said Tyler Harden, co-chief executive officer with the company.

The transformation will include the expansion of Winners/HomeSense into one of the largest stores of its kind in Quebec, with a footprint of approximately 70,000 square feet, and a significant expansion by Dollarama.

Harden said a tenant reconfiguration is already underway on the sold property, with established retailers like GAP, Banana Republic, La Vie En Rose, Carter’s OshKosh, Dormez-Vous, Dollarama, Sushi Shop, Thai Express, Service Canada, and SQDC relocating within the site.

New concepts expected in the future include Mondou’s “next-generation” store and a refreshed Second Cup café.

Harden said it continues to actively manage and enhance the remaining portions of Méga Centre Notre-Dame, in partnership with RioCan.

Rosefellow’s planned $200 million redevelopment of its newly-acquired portion will see the construction of three state-of-the-art industrial buildings, meeting a growing regional demand for high-performance logistics and light industrial space.

The parties all believe this development will complement the centre’s retail operations, creating a mixed-use hub that draws value from both sectors, while serving evolving needs.

Longueuil Police seek help from possible voyeurism victims in Laval

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Longueuil Police seek help from possible voyeurism victims in Laval
Sean Guilbeault. (Photo: Courtesy of Longueuil Police)

The Longueuil Police are circulating a photo of a suspect accused of acts of sexual voyeurism committed in various areas of Montreal, including Laval, in the hopes that victims may come forward with new evidence to add to the case against him.

34-year-old Sean Guilbeault was placed under arrest on June 6 by the Longueuil Police following complaints he committed voyeurist acts at commercial establishments in Brossard.

In a statement, the Longueuil Police say Guilbeault is accused of taking or trying to take photos of women while they were using public washrooms.

Guilbeault, who was released conditionally on June 10 pending trial procedures, is also facing charges of breach of conditions related to other voyeurism allegations dating from April.

The police believe there could be other victims in the Montreal area, including some in Laval, and are urging anyone who recognizes Guilbeault to come forward to provide information confidentially.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call 450 463 7211.

Laval Fire Dept. investigating Sainte-Dorothée house fire

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Laval Fire Dept. investigating Sainte-Dorothée house fire
(Photo: Courtesy of Association des Pompiers de Laval)

The Laval Fire Dept. is investigating the cause of a fire that inflicted serious damages on a two-unit dwelling on Principale St. in the City of Laval’s Sainte-Dorothée sector on the morning of Thursday June 12.

Thirty firefighters responded to a 9-1-1 call around 10:30 am to the scene of the blaze near the corner of Hôtel-de-Ville Blvd.

The fire investigators initially believe the cause was either careless disposal of a cigarette or other smoking item, or an electrical malfunction.

Laval among cities where police lead extortion crackdown

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Laval among cities where police lead extortion crackdown

The City of Laval was among several Montreal-area municipalities and districts where police arrested 13 suspects while seizing illicit drugs and firearms during a major police crackdown on extortion against restaurants.

More than 150 officers were involved in the operation led by the Montreal Police last week, which was carried out with assistance from the Sûreté du Québec.

This was after several restaurants in the Greater Montreal area, including some in Laval, were targeted by arsonists and other violent acts over the last few months.

In all, searches were carried out in Laval, Dollard-des-Ormeaux and Châteauguay, as well as in the Montreal boroughs of Lachine, LaSalle, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, Sud-Ouest, Verdun and Ville-Marie.

Police say three main suspects, men aged 25, 34 and 39, were directly involved in a shooting at a restaurant on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal on Feb. 12.

During the searches, officers seized three firearms, one pound of cocaine, one pound of crystal meth, thousands of speed pills and nearly $120,000 in cash.

Judge goes easy on Laval ‘grandparent’ fraudster who stole nearly $90,000

A judge at the Palais de Justice de Laval went easy last week on a woman convicted of defrauding 11 senior citizens out of almost $90,000 in a grandparent fraud scheme.

Hajar Benbouhoud, 24, a former flight attendant who took part in the fraud scheme in July 2021, won’t have a criminal record after Judge Simon B. Dolci granted her a legal discharge.

In grandparent fraud, criminals posing as bank employees or as legal representatives tell the victim (a senior citizen) a false scenario to get them to pay out large sums or to give up their bank debit card.

Benbouhoud played the role of the person who goes to the home of the victim to pick up the cash or banking card.

By the time the police caught up with Benbouhoud, she had personally made around $4,000 in three weeks taking part in the scheme. After searching her car, they found an electric taser gun and 24 pieces of false ID.

She managed to convince the judge that she turned her life around since first being charged. She is on probation for two years, must complete 240 hours of community work and must reimburse $4,015 to victims.

Recent LFD fire calls

The Laval Fire Dept. was called upon to provide assistance at a fire that broke out at a well-known health spa located on Curé Labelle Blvd. just north of Laval’s territory along Route 117 in Rosemère.

LFD firefighters were asked to assist firefighters from Blainville, Sainte-Thérèse and Boisbriand at Le Finlandais during the early morning of June 3.

Fabreville fire. (Photo: Courtesy of APL)

The source of the blaze is believed to have been a Canada Goose that collided with overhead electrical wiring and then plummeted onto the roof of the spa, sparking a fire.

An arsonist is believed to be responsible for a fire that broke out in the early morning hours on June 3 at a home on Edmond St. in Fabreville near the corner of Dagenais Blvd.

A hedge as well as a vehicle were set on fire, after which the flames spread to a house. In the end, the firefighters were able to prevent the flames from spreading over the roof to the rest of the dwelling.

A fire that broke out on June 7 at a home on Louis St. in Chomedey did extensive damage. An image furnished by the Association des Pompiers de Laval showed the one-storey home in a heavily-damaged state. The LFD didn’t furnish any additional information as to the monetary value of the damage.

Two homeless after fire on Galarneau St. in Sainte-Rose

A fire on May 26 at a home on Galarneau St. south of de la Renaissance Blvd. in Sainte-Rose left two residents homeless temporarily. The blaze, called in to 9-1-1 around 8:55 pm, is tentatively being blamed on a piece of ventilation equipment that malfunctioned. A total of 22 firefighters in six units responded.

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