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Vehicle Went Through Ice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 16, 2022  9:12 pm

(Ottawa) — On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 4:30 pm, the Ottawa Police Service attended the area of Old Mill Way (near White Horse Park) to investigate a motor vehicle that had partially submerged through the ice along the Rideau River. The lone occupant was rescued by local residents by using a kayak and quick safe thinking. There were no reported injuries to the driver.

The driver was subsequently charged with one count of Dangerous...

Sexual Assault in the Manor Park area, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 14, 2022    3:00pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section is investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Hemlock Road on January 13th, 2022.

At approximately 6:40pm, the woman was walking alone when she was approached from behind by an unknown man. The man continued to walk with the victim a short distance before pushing her to the ground and sexually assaulting her. The female was able to scream during the...

Update on Merivale Rd. Explosion Response and Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 14, 2021 9:20am

(Ottawa)—Multiple agencies including the Ottawa Police Service, the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office, the Ministry of Labour, Ottawa Fire and the Regional Coroner’s Office continue the investigation and search after yesterday’s explosion and fire at a commercial business located at 1995 Merivale Road.

Police and emergency crews have been working to locate all people who may have been at the site when the explosion occurred.

Unfortunately, one of...

Merivale Road Explosion Response and Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 13, 2022    6:40pm 

(Ottawa)— The emergency response to an explosion at a Merivale Road building continues this evening and an investigation into its cause has begun by the Ottawa Police, the Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office.

Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to a business at 1995 Merivale Road at 1:29pm this afternoon. Ottawa Fire Services led the at-scene response.

Three people who were injured have been taken to...