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Update: Information and photos suspect vehicle in Somerset St. West assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 31, 2024       11:34 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigative Section is providing additional information and images for the suspect’s vehicle from the assault that occurred in the 700 block of Somerset Street West on May 3rd.

The suspect is believed to have been driving a newer model, 2023 or 2024 Ford Escape, likely with an ST trim level.

The suspect is described as an Asian male, approximately 40-year-old, 5’10” (178 cm), with a...

Suspect to identify in assault on Vanier Parkway near McArthur Ave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 31, 2024       10:12 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigative Section is seeking witnesses to an assault that occurred on the southwest corner of the Vanier Parkway and McArthur Avenue intersection on May 6th.

At approximately 9:30 pm, the suspect and victim had an interaction in which the suspect became aggressive and assaulted the victim and left them unconscious on the ground before fleeing the area on foot.

The victim sustained...

Update on May 29 demonstrations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 29, 2024       10:00 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service responded to multiple demonstrations today, including on Uplands Drive, Elgin Street, and Wellington Street.

This morning at Uplands Drive, eight arrests were made (5 men and 3 women). Five individuals were processed and released this afternoon; three were remanded into custody to appear in court tomorrow. The investigations are ongoing.

Demonstration at the intersection of Wellington and O’Connor

At...

Seeking witnesses: Assault in the 2100 block of Carling Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 27, 2024            2:00 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Section is seeking witnesses to an assault that occurred in the 2100 block of Carling Avenue on May 22nd.

At approximately 2:15 pm, police responded to a call of an individual who had been assaulted after a verbal altercation with the suspect. At the time of the altercation, the victim was waiting for the bus.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed...

Woman charged with child pornography and Agreement or arrangement — sexual offence against child

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 24, 2024     3:12 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) received an anonymous tip on May 23, 2024, from Cybertip.ca. As a result, a 39-year-old Ottawa woman was arrested yesterday for the following offences:

• Making child pornography
• Agreeing or arranging a sexual offence against a child

She is scheduled to appear in court today.

For more information on how to protect children from child sexual abuse and exploitation, please...