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Police seeking witnesses to a fatal collision on Carling Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 7, 2022   1:50 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Unit Investigators are seeking witnesses to a serious collision that occurred on October 5th at the intersection of Carling Avenue and Scrivens Street. 

At approximately 8:45 am, Frontline patrol officers responded to a collision involving a black Honda Accord and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. She succumbed to her...

Assault/Stabbing Investigation on Rideau Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 6, 2022,      12:20 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating an assault/stabbing that occurred Wednesday evening.

On October 5, 2022 at approximately 6:38 PM, the victim was walking in the 1-100 block of Rideau Street when he was bumped into by an unknown individual. This person pulled a knife out and slashed the victim’s hand.

Frontline officers arrested the suspect nearby a short time later. He is currently in custody. The investigation is...

Police seeking witnesses to a serious collision on Old Richmond Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 5, 2022   1:44 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Unit Investigators are seeking witnesses to a serious collision that occurred overnight on Old Richmond Road, approximately 1km north of Eagleson Road. 

At approximately 0:01 am, Frontline patrol officers responded to a single-vehicle collision where a 17-year-old male occupant suffered life-threatening injuries. His injuries are considered critical and he remains in hospital.

Investigators...

Update 2: Public Assistance Sought to Speak to Witness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 5, 2022   11 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service no longer requires assistance with this matter. We ask that media remove the photo from their social media feeds.

We thank the public and media for their help in this regard.

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Update: Public Assistance Sought to Speak to Witness

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is looking...

Assault Investigation: Ogilvie Rd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 3, 2022         11:35 am 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has laid multiple charges in relation to an assault that took place on September 8th on the 2000 Block of Ogilvie Rd. near Gloucester High School.

Through a complex investigation involving the Robbery Unit and Youth officers, six youths have been charged with multiple hate-motivated offences including robbery, conspiracy to commit and indictable offence and intimidation by violence.

Ottawa Police...