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Suspect to identify following an assault at Blair OC Transpo Station

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 3, 2024,      3:43 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigative Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for an assault at the Blair OC Transpo Station on August 24th. Two suspects committed the assault, and one remains unidentified.

At approximately 3:00 pm, the suspects approached the victim, assaulted them and fled the area on foot. 

The victim sustained minor injuries.

The outstanding suspect is described...

Suspects to identify in Rural South-end break and enter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 3, 2024                2:07 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Section is seeking public assistance to identify two suspects responsible for a residential break and enter on 9th Line Road on July 2nd. 

At approximately 1:15 pm, the suspects, forced their way into a home, rummaged through the house and left on foot.

Suspect one is described as a white male with an average build. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a dark blue...

Nepean Street homicide – people of interest have been identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday October 3, 2024    7:52 am                                              

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit would like to advise the public that all three persons of interest have been identified.

The investigation is continuing.

We ask that their photos please be removed from on-line publications and social media feeds.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about this incident to contact the Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222...

Criminal charges laid following Residents Matter traffic enforcement initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 2, 2024       2:30 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service's Traffic Escort & Enforcement and K9 Units have laid criminal and provincial charges following the September 19th Residents Matter (#ResidentsMatter) late-night traffic enforcement initiative.

Shortly after 12:00 am on September 20th, as part of the Residents Matter traffic enforcement initiative, an Ottawa Police Traffic Escort & Enforcement officer observed a BMW travelling at 234 km/h in a 100...

Police Seek Driver for Information on Old Richmond Road Cyclist Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 18, 2024        10:30 a.m. 

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is seeking the driver of the vehicle shown in the attached image, or anyone who can identify them, as they may have crucial information related to an ongoing investigation.

The driver may hold important details regarding the events leading up to a cyclist, a man in his 50s, being found on Old Richmond Road near Hope Side Road.

The vehicle is believed to be a 2019-2021 Hyundai Tucson, four-door...