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Collision on 6000 block Bank Street: Seeking Witnesses
Posted on Sunday, October 22, 2023 09:55 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, October 22, 2023 10 a.m.
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on Saturday, October 21.
At approximately 6 p.m., first responders were called to a collision involving two vehicles in the 6000 block of Bank Street near Parkway Road.
Both drivers were rushed to hospital, one with life-threatening conditions.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage...
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Demonstrations in Ottawa this weekend
Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 02:47 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 20, 2023 2:46 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is preparing for another busy weekend with several planned demonstrations taking place in the downtown core on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, Metcalfe Street will be closed between Queen Street and Wellington Street. Other temporary road impacts may include Wellington Street, Elgin Street, Laurier Avenue and Bank Street.
We continue to work with our municipal and policing partners to ensure public...
Hit and Run Collision on Clyde Avenue: Seeking Witnesses
Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 02:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 20, 2023 2:40 pm
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a collision that occurred on Monday, October 16th in the 1300 block of Clyde Avenue, near a construction site.
Between the hours of 1:30 and 2:00 pm, a construction worker was struck by a vehicle, sustaining serious injuries.
The suspect vehicle is described as an older model grey or silver SUV, possibly an Acura with a “for sale” sign on the side of the vehicle. The vehicle had a Quebec...
Man charged with Sexual Offences, police seeking other victims
Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 01:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 19, 2023 1:00 pm
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit charged a man following an investigation into sexual assaults that occurred between May and September of 2023. The incidents occurred in Ottawa.
Charles BAIN, 76 years old, of Ottawa was charged with:
- Sexual Assault x2
- Sexual Exploitation of a person with disability x2
He is scheduled to appear in court today.
The sexual assaults occurred while BAIN was...
York Street Shooting Investigation
Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 11:56 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 19, 2023 11:58 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, October 18.
At approximately 12:51 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 100 block of York Street.
One victim was located with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information, cell phone footage, or any other video of...