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Two persons of interest sought by the Homicide Unit and the Guns and Gangs Unit
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 04:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 31, 2024 4:00 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit and Guns and Gangs Unit are seeking assistance in identifying persons of interest in a series of criminal incidents that are believed to be linked.
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...
Ottawa Police statement on 2024 homicides
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:22 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:22 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service shares the community’s concerns about the 23 tragic deaths from 18 homicide cases in Ottawa this year.
We remain committed to working with the community to solve these serious incidents together.
The Homicide Unit has solved 72% of these cases, and five remain open and under active investigation.
Our thoughts are with all those affected.
The Victim Support Unit provides immediate and ongoing assistance...
Rideau Street robbery suspect to identify
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:45 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 300 block of Rideau Street on Tuesday, October 22.
At approximately 11:04 a.m., a suspect entered the store and approached the clerk, requesting lottery tickets. When the clerk presented the tray, the suspect attempted to seize the tickets but was unsuccessful. The suspect then struck the...
Suspect to identify in Sussex Drive assault
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:49 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:49 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in an assault on Sussex Drive near Guigues Avenue on August 13th.
At approximately 10:00 am, the suspect rode his bicycle past the victim. As he rode past the victim, he shouted at him and assaulted him. The suspect then fled the area on his bike southbound toward Mackenzie Avenue.
The suspect is described as a white male, between 35-40 years old...
Homicide Investigation on Ste Monique Street; charge laid
Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 02:42 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 2:42 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit investigated the fatal stabbing of a man that occurred on Monday, October 28th at approximately 7:50 pm in the 200 block of Ste Monique Street in Vanier.
The victim has been identified as 50 year old Jean Cowie of Ottawa.
Elianne ASSINEWAI, 58 years old, of Ottawa, has been charged with Second degree murder. She is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon.
Anyone with information is...
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