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Homicide Investigation on Russell Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday June 29, 2024      10:24 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old man that occurred at approximately10:00 pm on Friday June 28th in the 1700 block of Russell Road.

The victim has been identified as Yousef Salaman of Ottawa. 

Currently, no suspects are in custody and the investigation is continuing.    

Investigators are seeking surveillance video from residents and persons who may have been in the area at the time...

Suspect to identify in Hazeldean Road commercial robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 28, 2024    1:08 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 500 block of Hazeldean Road on June 21st.

At approximately 8:30 pm, the lone suspect entered the store where he engaged in conversation with staff. He then made his way behind the counter, removed products and assaulted staff. The suspect then fled the store on foot. There were no injuries.

The...

7th anniversary of Ashton Dickson’s death: OPS reminds the public of unsolved case tipline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, June 26, 2024   10:00 am

(Ottawa) -- June 26th marks the seventh anniversary of Ashton Dickson’s homicide. 

Ashton Dickson was killed outside of a nightclub located at 470 Rideau Street on June 26th, 2017. Police believe that an altercation began in the club in the bathroom line and continued into the street, where Ashton was shot in front of a dozen people.   

Since then, the OPS has been searching for anyone with information about what occurred that night or who...

Five suspects to identify in gym locker thefts across the city

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024              12:35 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify five suspects responsible for a series of thefts and frauds since June 1st.

To date, 20 incidents of credit cards stolen from lockers at fitness gyms across the city have been reported to police.

The five suspects are described as follows:

• Female Suspect #1: white, with brown hair in a bun; wearing a green sweater, black leggings, black/white sneakers,...

Residents Matter traffic enforcement initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024          11:18 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) announces the launch of the Residents Matter (#ResidentsMatter) late-night traffic enforcement initiative.

Starting on Friday, June 21st, the OPS Residents Matter Enforcement Teams (RMET), composed of OPS frontline and Traffic Unit officers, began deploying to late-night high-complaint locations in the Barrhaven area.

RMET officers will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to all speed,...