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Charges laid in 2023 death of infant child

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

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...

Suspect to identify in a Baseline commercial robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 13, 2024             11:50 am 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 1900 block of Baseline Road on July 18th.

At approximately 11:00 am, the lone male suspect entered the store selected a product and walked out of the store. Staff approached the suspect, which is when he attempted to assault them. He then fled the area in a vehicle.

The victims did not...

Suspect to identify following an assault at Bluesfest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 13, 2024       10:40 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for an assault on July 9th. 

At approximately 10:00 pm, while at a main stage Bluesfest concert, an assault took place near the centre of the field facing the main stage. The altercation began after the suspect had bumped into the victim.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspect is described...

Gatineau man charged with child luring

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 11, 2024       3:00 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has arrested and charged a man following a joint investigation with the Calgary Police Service (CPS).

In July 2024, the Ottawa Police received information from CPS regarding a man making attempts to lure an underaged female that lives in Alberta to Ottawa.

Yesterday, with the assistance of multiple OPS sections including, the OPS Airport Unit, the Digital...