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Para Transpo driver charged with Sexual assault
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:16 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday May 15, 2024 12:16 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged a man following an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred in January 2024 in the Ottawa area.
During the morning of January 23rd, the accused – who was employed as a Para Transpo driver at the time – drove a lone vulnerable adult female passenger away from her regular route, parked and sexually assaulted her. The incident was reported to...
Suspect identified in Murray Street assault
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:00 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising the community that the male suspect has been identified and the investigation continues.
We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.
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Man charged with Murder – Arson; Updated charges
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:50 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:50 am
(Ottawa) —Yesterday, the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has upgraded the charge against Saeed MOHAMED, 42-years-old, of Ottawa, to First degree murder.
As such, the updated criminal code charges are as follows:
- First Degree Murder
- Arson, disregard for human life
- Arson causing bodily harm x 2
- Arson causing property damage
Please note that the incident occurred in the Cyrville area, not the Overbrook area as first reported.
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Animal Poisoning Incident
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 08:25 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 13, 2024 8:25 pm
(Ottawa) — This afternoon, an observant member of the public in the area of Rolling Meadow Crescent observed a large number of pieces of bread that had been scattered throughout a grassy area that is known to be frequented by locals walking their dogs. Inside the pieces of bread were pills that are believed to contain a poisonous substance that is harmful to dogs.
The Ottawa Police Service attended the scene, spoke with witnesses and collected a...
Prince of Wales and Rideau Valley Drive: Fatal Collision
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 03:25 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 13, 2024 3:25 pm
(Ottawa) — Further to the release issued on Saturday, the Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is advising the community that the 24-year-old motorcyclist involved in a collision on May 10th succumbed to their injuries. The next of kin notification has since been completed.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam/doorbell footage of this incident and have not yet spoken to police.