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Fatal Collision on Bank Street: Police Seeking Witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 3, 2024   10:08 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred yesterday, Tuesday, January 2.

At approximately 4:55 p.m., officers were called to the 1600 block of Bank Street in response to a collision involving a motor vehicle and an elderly pedestrian.

The elderly pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to critical injuries.

Investigators would...

Suspect to identify following a commercial robbery on Rideau Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 29, 2023  10:52 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for a robbery in the 200 block of Rideau Street on December 12th.

At approximately 4:15 pm, the suspect entered the store, selected items and did not pay. He assaulted an employee who attempted to stop him.   

The suspect is described as a white male, in his 20s and was clean shaven. He wore a dark coloured winter parka with a hood with fur, a...

Police Divers Recover Body of Second Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 28,  2023  9:55 pm

(Ottawa) – Following an extensive search effort, the Ottawa Police Service Marine Unit has recovered the body of the second deceased youth who went missing in the Rideau River last night. 

We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and all those affected by this tragic loss. This incident profoundly impacts us all, and our hearts go out to those who are grieving.

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Suspect to identify following a commercial robbery on Eagleson Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 27, 2023  11:40 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for a robbery in the 700 block of Eagleson Road in Kanata on December 7th. 

At approximately 4:45 pm, the suspect entered the premise and stole a quantity of merchandise.  The suspect then assaulted a store employee who attempted to apprehend him.   

The suspect is described as a white male, in his 30’s, 5’8” (173cm), with a stocky build and a...

Bentley Avenue shooting investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 22, 2023  11:30 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday, December 21 in the 1-100 block of Bentley Avenue.

At approximately 2:55 pm, police responded to the area following several 911 calls of shots fired. One man suffered minor injuries, was treated at the scene and released.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information, cell phone footage, or any other video of the incident is asked to contact the...