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Charges laid in 2023 death of infant child
Posted on Sunday, September 15, 2024 09:20 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, September 14th, 2024 9:00 a.m.
(Ottawa) – The Homicide Unit has charged an adult male with second degree murder and failing to provide the necessaries of life in the tragic death of a four-month-old infant girl that occurred on May 6th, 2023, at a residence on Genest Street in the Vanier area of the city.
The charges arise out of a sixteen-month investigation by the Homicide Unit into the death of one of the most vulnerable members of our community.
The adult...
Man charged in George Street homicide: Victim identified
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2024 05:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 13, 2024 5:15 p.m.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the death of a man that occurred on George Street last evening.
The victim is identified as Stephen Pedicelli, 45-years-old, of Montreal.
The Homicide Unit has charged Jean Paul THERAGENE, 31-years-old, of Ottawa, with second-degree murder. He appeared in court today.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide...
Ford Mustang linked to 2021 homicide investigation
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 01:35 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 1:35 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is seeking assistance in identifying a person on interest in the 2021 homicide of 40-year-old Leo Santostefano.
On June 4th, 2024, patrol officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a black Ford Mustang in the area of Greenbank Road and Hunt Club Road. As officers approached the vehicle to further investigate, the vehicle fled by u-turning and proceeding east on Hunt Club Road....
![Wanted persons ATTEYEH and AKLI](https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/resources/July-2024/WANTED-ATTEYEH-and-AKLI.png)
Warrant obtained for second suspect in shooting homicide on Carling Avenue
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 01:22 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:22 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is looking for public assistance to locate a second suspect involved in the shooting homicide on Carling Avenue on July 5th.
A Canada-wide warrant has been obtained for the arrest of Soubere Yusuf AKLI, 28 years old, of Ottawa for First Degree Murder.
He is described as a black male, 6’1” (185 cm), 187 lbs. (85kg) with dark eyes, and dark hair (see photo).
A Canada-wide warrant remains in effect...
Homicide investigation: Trigoria Crescent
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 07:01 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:05 a.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting death that occurred on Tuesday, July 16, in the 600 block of Trigoria Crescent.
Police and emergency responders were called to the area at approximately 8:31 p.m. A male victim was located with a gunshot wound and succumbed to his injuries on the scene. The victim is identified as Husain Dahis, 26 years old, of Ottawa.
No arrests have been made. Police do not...