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Shooting investigation on Seyton Drive and Sonnet Crescent
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2020 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 10, 2020 1:50pm
(Ottawa) – At approximately 9:30pm on February 8th, Frontline officers attended the area of Seyton Drive and Sonnet Crescent in response to a complaint of gunshots.
Officers arrived on scene and located a male suffering from gunshot injuries.
Ottawa Paramedics attended and transported the 34 year old male to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators believe that this was a targeted incident. No...
Male suspect to identify following a commercial robbery on Bank Street, with photos
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2020 07:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 10, 2020 12:49pm
(Ottawa)–On February 3rd, a lone male suspect entered a business in the 700 block of Bank Street at 11:40pm. He concealed a number of bottles of perfume and attempted to leave the store. He was confronted by a staff member at the door and he pulled out a knife.
The suspect left the premises on foot with an undisclosed amount of bottles. No injuries were reported.
He has been described as a Caucasian male in his 20s, with short buzzed...
Emergency Services Unit recognized for their efforts in locating the body of homicide victim Susan Kuplu
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2020 06:00 AM
Our Emergency Services Unit (ESU) was recognized by @OPSChiefSloly for its commitment to the investigation into the disappearance and homicide of Ms. Susan Kuplu. Investigators determined that her body was placed in a commercial waste container that eventually ended up at a local landfill.
On January 26, 2019, the ESU was assigned the daunting task of searching the landfill site where it endured extreme winter weather conditions and a hazardous working environment. In total, ESU members sifted...
Take threats of self-harm seriously
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2020 06:00 AM
On January 28, officers on patrol in the east end were dispatched to a call about a woman who was intending to die by suicide. The call came from a concerned person who knew her.
Upon searching the residence, officers found clear evidence in her home of her plan to take her own life. In talking to the woman, emergency responders learned she hadn’t been taking her medication or eating.
The woman voluntarily went with paramedics and police to the hospital to be checked by doctors.
Fortunately,...
Sandy Hill voyeurism incidents continue – another incident reported
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2020 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 6, 2020 3:00pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service continues to seek public assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a series of voyeurism incidents in Sandy Hill.
There was another such incident reported last evening about a male who was peering into a woman’s window.
This is the 2nd such incident in two days.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the male or these incidents is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Central...