When it comes to recent events, figuring out whether a broker or middleman is on any particular side appears to be a difficult challenge.
Ducarme Joseph, the man targeted in the recent shooting inside his clothing boutique in Old Montreal that left two people dead and another two injured, is described by many police investigators as a man who has made many enemies. But it is evident that one theory investigators are working with is that the March shooting was a response to the December murder of Nick Rizzuto Jr., son of Vito. A downtown strip club was recently shut down because police feared people loyal to Ducarme would shoot it up in retaliation. The bar was frequented by a former associate of Ducarme, Richard Goodridge, 41, who, the Montreal police allege, is a silent partner in the bar along with the Montreal Mafia.

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One man was to be arraigned at the Montreal courthouse Monday on charges of procurement and drug possession after an all-night abduction of two women Friday night.
Three men and one woman, between the ages of 25 and 32, were arrested after one of the victims managed to call her family who then alerted police.
Only one of those arrested was detained. The others were released with promises to appear in court at later date, Montreal police Constable Daniel Lacoursière said.
The victims, age 19 and 21, were found in cars by police early Saturday morning. Police found one victim, along with the two male suspects, in a car in Côte des Neiges around 3:30 a.m. Officers found the second woman, along with a third male suspect, in a car in Mirabel, about 45 kilometres north of Montreal.
Police said the incident might be related to an escort service gone awry

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MONTREAL â Five people were still in police custody and three others remained in hospital Sunday evening after a major brawl at a bar in St. Léonard Saturday night.
Three men were injured, one critically, in the fight at L’Action Supperclub on Metropolitain Blvd. E., which started inside the bar before spilling onto the street shortly after 11:45 p.m.
Two of the victims are in their mid-30s, said Montreal police Constable Anie Lemieux, but she could not confirm the age of the third man.
As of 9:30 p.m. Sunday, no charges had been laid against the five men who were arrested in the wake of the incident, and police were not releasing any details about the suspects. Four of them were picked up by police shortly after the fight at the nearby Solid Gold strip club with blood on their clothes, said Lemieux. The fifth was arrested Sunday afternoon.

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Montrealers upset over sale of garden Last Updated: Monday, April 19, 2010 | 2:55 PM ET CBC News
The sale of a rare community garden in the heart of the Montreal’s red light district has angered Montrealers who rely on the land.
In early April the City of Montreal’s executive committee approved the sale of a 14-plot community garden on Berger Street, just east of Saint-Laurent Boulevard and north of René-Lévesque Boulevard to a numbered company for the construction of luxury condominiums.
The move has angered people who have plots on the site and were about to start planting this season.
Kathleen McMeekin from the St. Jacques Eco Quartier, said the land is vital to people in the area.
She said the sale of it sends a wrong message to Montrealers looking to participate in community and green initiatives.

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MONTREAL — Three men and one woman are expected to face abduction charges after two women were kidnapped and then located safe and sound Saturday in an odd ordeal police say may have to do with an escort service gone awry.
Police were notified about 7:30 p.m. Friday by the family of one of the two victims that she was being detained, Montreal police Constable Raphaël Bergeron said.
The woman had managed to call police after she was abducted. Police located the woman and two male and one female suspect in a car at Côte des Neiges Rd. and Decelles Ave. about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, he added.
The suspects were arrested. The woman was in good physical condition, Bergeron said.
Police located the second victim, who may know the other victim, about 5 a.m. in a car in Mirabel, about 45 kilometres north of Montreal. She was with one man, who was arrested. That victim was also found unharmed.

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SPVM spokesperson declared the victims were held against their will in the vehicles, transported to various locations around Montreal during the evening and possibly inclined to prostitution. The four suspects will appear before Court on Monday, April 26th, 2010.

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MONTREAL — Montreal police have arrested three men after freeing two women from the grips of what they believe was a prostitution ring.

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Kidnapping may be related to prostitution ring: police
Police arrested three man and one woman in what appears to be a kidnapping related to the sex trade.
Updated: Sat Apr. 24 2010 10:42:58 PM ctvmontreal.ca
Three men may face abduction charges after two women were kidnapped Friday night.
The case may be related to a prostitution ring, said Montreal police officer Raphael Bergeron.
Police were first alerted to the abduction of a 19-year-old woman at 8 o’clock Friday evening when she called a family member. Officers found the woman in a car on Cote des Neiges Rd. Two men, between the ages of 25 and 32, were taken into custody.
The victim was taken to hospital and then discharged.
Early Saturday morning, police found a 21-year-old woman who appeared to be a second abduction victim. Police discovered her in a car in Mirabel, 45 kilometres north of Montreal, with one man, who was arrested.

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Two abductions,three arrests in the Montreal area.
Sat, 2010-04-24 03:26.
Montreal police are investigating two abductions – and trying to determine if they are related to prostitution in the area,
A 19-year old woman was abducted in the east-end Friday night. She managed to contact her family and police were notified. A car was stopped in the Cote des Neiges district and two men, aged 24 and 29, were arrested. The woman was unharmed.
Then, just before dawn, police intercepted a car north of Montreal, near St. Janvier de Mirabel. A man was arrested and a 21 year old woman was found unharmed.
Police will be attemepting to put the pieces together tod

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MONTREAL — Three men and one woman are expected to face abduction charges after two women were kidnapped and then located safe and sound Saturday in an odd ordeal police say may have to do with an escort service gone awry.
Police were notified about 7:30 p.m. Friday by the family of one of the two victims that she was being detained, Montreal police Constable Raphaël Bergeron said.
The woman had managed to call police after she was abducted. Police located the woman and two male and one female suspect in a car at Côte des Neiges Rd. and Decelles Ave. about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, he added.
The suspects were arrested. The woman was in good physical condition, Bergeron said.
Police located the second victim, who may know the other victim, about 5 a.m. in a car in Mirabel, about 45 kilometres north of Montreal. She was with one man, who was arrested. That victim was also found unharmed.

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