Sugirthan Sivanesan

By Chelsey St-Pierre
The Suburban

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of violent crimes targeting a residence on Louis-Riel Street in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.

Montreal police (SPVM) stated that the early investigation revealed strong suspicions of extortion in relation to the attacks. Following further investigation, the four suspects — Sugirthan Sivanesan, 35, of Pincourt; Mahinthan Sivalingam, 40, of Île Bizard; Jesinthan Sivalingam, 43, of Montreal; and Julian Antony Theranson, 37, of Pierrefonds, were charged with extortion along with multiple other charges.

The other charge attributed to all four suspects is threatening to burn, damage or destroy the person’s property. One of the accused, Jesinthan Sivalingam, faces a third charge of criminal harassment causing the person to fear for their safety.

With the exception of Theranson, the other three suspects have criminal records.

The D.D.O. home was damaged by gunfire on January 13. About a month earlier on December 15, the windows on the house were smashed. On December 1, a vehicle parked at the residence was torched. On the same street, in December, two other vehicles were set ablaze.

No injuries were reported in connection with these incidents.

Montreal police stated that the investigation is ongoing.

Meanwhile, neighbours in speaking to media have expressed their ongoing concern about the people living in the home, saying that prior to these recent incidents, the “coming and goings” at the house have been concerning for quite some time. n