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Ottawa Police statement on 2024 homicides
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:22 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:22 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service shares the community’s concerns about the 23 tragic deaths from 18 homicide cases in Ottawa this year.
We remain committed to working with the community to solve these serious incidents together.
The Homicide Unit has solved 72% of these cases, and five remain open and under active investigation.
Our thoughts are with all those affected.
The Victim Support Unit provides immediate and ongoing assistance...
Rideau Street robbery suspect to identify
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:45 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 300 block of Rideau Street on Tuesday, October 22.
At approximately 11:04 a.m., a suspect entered the store and approached the clerk, requesting lottery tickets. When the clerk presented the tray, the suspect attempted to seize the tickets but was unsuccessful. The suspect then struck the...
Suspect to identify in Sussex Drive assault
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:49 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:49 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in an assault on Sussex Drive near Guigues Avenue on August 13th.
At approximately 10:00 am, the suspect rode his bicycle past the victim. As he rode past the victim, he shouted at him and assaulted him. The suspect then fled the area on his bike southbound toward Mackenzie Avenue.
The suspect is described as a white male, between 35-40 years old...
Suspects to identify in multiple September arsons
Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2024 02:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:30 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is seeking public assistance to identify two suspects involved in multiple arsons on September 6th and 7th.
On September 6th and 7th, the suspects started fires in the following areas:
- September 6th at 8:21 pm in the 1600 block of Bank Street inside a restaurant;
- September 6th at 10:29 pm in the 1400 block of Walkley Road inside an outdoor dumpster;
- September 6th at 11:50 pm in the 3300 block of...
Homicide investigation of Dale Lusk: looking to identify two people in a light grey or silver sedan
Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:20 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:20 a.m.
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual, or individuals, responsible for the fatal stabbing of Roger Dale Lusk, age 66.
On September 23, 2024, at approximately 11 a.m., Mr. Lusk was leaving his home on Ira Morgan Way in Metcalfe, driving his pickup truck. A short distance from his home, he pulled over and interacted with a light grey or silver sedan. During this...
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